La Liga stars are currently enjoying a winter break, a luxury that players in England’s Premier League can only dream of. As the festive season brings a demanding schedule of fixtures, English clubs are in the thick of a relentless run of matches between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
This pause in Spain’s footballing calendar gave Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham the perfect opportunity to check in on his younger brother, Jobe, who plays for Sunderland in the Championship. On Boxing Day, Jobe’s Sunderland side visited Blackburn Rovers, a game steeped in rivalries. The Black Cats’ faithful, never ones to shy away from banter, belted out their infamous “Shearer is a w*” chant, a jab at Newcastle United’s all-time great, set to the tune of “He Wears a Magic Hat.”

The chant carries added significance at Ewood Park, where Alan Shearer cemented his legacy by winning the Premier League with Blackburn in the 1994-95 season. As the cameras panned to the stands, sharp-eyed viewers couldn’t help but notice Jude Bellingham in the corporate seats, seemingly joining in the terrace tradition.
Alan Shearer, now a respected pundit, has had his say on Bellingham in the past, particularly during England’s Euro 2024 campaign. Despite being critical of the team’s overall performance, Shearer had nothing but praise for the 21-year-old midfielder.
“He’s phenomenal,” Shearer remarked. “You can’t be anything but hugely impressed because of his stature. He’s got arrogance in a good way—not in a disrespectful way. To be a top player, you need to have that something about you, and he has got that.”
Shearer lauded the young star for his seamless transition to life at Real Madrid. “We all knew he was a great talent, but the way he’s taken on one of the biggest clubs in the world, like it’s a walk in the park, is phenomenal,” he added.
The Newcastle legend also highlighted Bellingham’s poise off the pitch. “The way he handles media responsibilities is exceptional. He’s eloquent, confident, and deals with everything thrown at him superbly. It’s incredibly impressive.”