After years of waiting, Sunderland finally ended their eight-year absence from the Premier League with an unforgettable 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Wembley.

The Black Cats’ triumph was a moment of pure celebration, not just for the players and fans, but also for one special family connection that added an emotional touch to the occasion.

Jude Bellingham’s Proud Moment With His Brother Jobe

Among the many celebrations, one of the most touching scenes came from Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, who was one of the first to congratulate his younger brother Jobe.

The pair shared a heartfelt FaceTime call right after the final whistle, capturing the joy of this massive achievement.

Jude shared a screenshot of their video chat on social media, captioning it simply: “SO F****** PROUD.” It was clear just how much this promotion meant to the family.

Jobe Bellingham’s Key Role in Sunderland’s Success

Jobe was a crucial figure throughout Sunderland’s promotion push this season.

The 19-year-old midfielder played every minute of the Championship play-off final and featured in 43 out of 46 league games during the regular season.

He contributed four goals and three assists, proving to be a reliable force in the middle of the park.

Celebrations Overflowed in the Dressing Room

The emotions boiled over inside the Sunderland dressing room after the win.

Jobe found himself right at the center of the wild celebrations, soaked in champagne as teammates sprayed bottles and music blasted through the room.

At one hilarious point, he even took a swig from the hollow base of a camera tripod — treating it like a trophy after a hard-fought battle.

Jobe’s Reflections on Belief and Experience

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Jobe opened up about the mindset that helped Sunderland overcome the odds this season. He said, “I always believed, you have to believe.

When you’ve got supporters like this and a group of lads like that, you always have to believe.”

He acknowledged that many people doubted them because of some tough losses along the way but insisted the team deserved credit for their resilience.

“People talk about momentum, but I think we did enough, we showed enough throughout the season,” Jobe explained.

He also addressed critics who called Sunderland “inexperienced.”

“You need experience, of course, but with youth like at Sunderland, you play loads of games and get that experience,” he said.

“You get experience by failing, and we failed together so many times — in the end, we come good.”