Mark Bellingham, father of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, scored seven goals for the England Veterans' Over 50s team in their 13-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Bellingham, 50, found the net six times in the first half and added a seventh in the second half.
The remarkable scoring feat occurred on the same day that his son, Jude, scored in Real Madrid's 3-0 LaLiga win against Racing de Santander. The Bellingham family narrowly missed a unique weekend hat-trick, as Jobe Bellingham had a goal disallowed in Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Mark Bellingham, a former non-league striker, previously scored over 700 goals during a 25-year career and earned the nickname 'Non-League Pele.' He made his debut for the England Veterans' Over 50s side, who were crowned Seniors World Cup champions this year.
Mark Bellingham has been instrumental in his sons' careers, serving as an agent and negotiating Jude's transfer to Real Madrid and Jobe's move to Borussia Dortmund. Jude Bellingham has spoken of his father's influence, calling him his first footballing hero who instilled a love for the game.
Mark and Jude and Jobe's mother, Denise, are understood to have separated but remain close and have attended their sons' matches together.