Despite being told by most of Europe they will sell Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho this summer, Borussia Dortmund are looking to strengthen, not weaken, their side. BVB are in the good books of most of Europe, having been one of the few giants of the game to come out and say no to the [...]
Borussia Dortmund are, without doubt, one of the most respected clubs in the world when it comes to their fanbase. Known for being committed and loyal to the team, BVB fans around the world also stand for internationalism, solidarity with the oppressed, and togetherness among all. It has always struck as odd, then, that BVB [...]
For years now, the spectre of a European Super League arriving to bring an NBA-style tournament to football has lingered. The rise and success of the European basketball EuroLeague has only increased the desire of the biggest football clubs in Europe to change. As opposed to the current UEFA Champions League format, it is believed [...]
If you have not heard the name Joshua Zirkzee in the past, expect that to change pretty quickly. The Dutch striker was a semi-regular for FC Bayern Munich last year, but has dropped off the first-team picture this year. The fitness and continued health of Robert Lewandowski has limited chances, as has the Polish strikers [...]
When Hertha Berlin became the highest-spending team in Europe in the January of 2020, eyebrows were raised. The capital club started to throw around money like it was going out of fashion (ironically true given the COVID-19 crisis), but precious few of their signings really hit it off. Chief among them was Krysztof Piatek. The [...]
Having built a reputation as the ‘creche’ of top football prospects, Borussia Dortmund boasts one of the most exciting collections of youngsters in the game. While the likes of Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland are the star names, other young players such as Mateu Morey and Tobias Raschl offer other, less stellar, talents that the [...]
After the rank disappointment of a 1-0 loss to FC Bayern Munich at home, Borussia Dortmund are essentially out of the title race. BVB have spent heavily in the Lucien Favre era, building a team that could compete until the latter stages of the season. For the second year in a row, though, poor big-game [...]
As one of the most unique clubs in football, Borussia Dortmund draw love and admiration from across the globe. From their incredible fans to their desire to fight back against extremism in society, they’ve earned a reputation as being ‘more than a club’. As tacky as such labels can be, the Schwarzgelben have shown over [...]
When TSG Hoffenheim first came on the scene in the late 2000s, many fans stood up and noticed how many young talents they’d signed from outside of Europe. From Brazilian talents like Luiz Gustavo to smart signings like Demba Ba, the club hugely impressed. Over a decade on, and they are still producing some excellent [...]
Though they might not be the most prestigious club in Germany, Hoffenheim have become a fine example of what can be built at a small club. Under the watchful eye of Dietmar Hopp, the club has been transformed into a bit of a Bundesliga performer – often fighting for Europe and developing young talent. One [...]
