Borussia Dortmund – Football Flame

15Apr

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Hoffenheim hold Bayern as Dortmund stumble at Stuttgart

Andrej Kramaric of TSG Hoffenheim is challenged by Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munich during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and TSG Hoffenheim at Allianz Arena on April 15, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Borussia Dortmund failed to take advantage of Bayern Munich’s 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim yesterday, conceding a last-gasp equaliser after blowing a two-goal lead against 10-man Stuttgart. Bundesliga leaders Bayern led through a first-half goal from Benjamin Pavard, but had to settle for a point as Hoffenheim equalised in the second half through an Andrej Kramaric free-kick. Dortmund were 2-0 ahead in Stuttgart when Konstantinos Mavropanos received a second yellow card, but the hosts hauled themselves level in a dramatic finish. Gio Reyna fired Dortmund back...

11Apr

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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, Julian Brandt

Dortmund extends Julian Brandt’s contract through 2026

Julian Brandt of Dortmund looks on during the DFB Cup quarterfinal match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on April 5, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany.Borussia Dortmund extended attacking midfielder Julian Brandt’s contract through the end of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday after his existing deal had barely a year left to run. Brandt is Dortmund’s second-highest scorer this season with eight goals in the Bundesliga and one in the Champions League as the team challenges Bayern Munich for the German title. Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said the 26-year-old Brandt, who joined Dortmund in 2019, had improved significantly at the club over the last year, praising his increased contribution when out of possession. “We are happy that he has decided to continue to shape...

19Mar

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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, Marco Reus

Six of the best as Dortmund surge to top of Bundesliga

Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund dribbles with the ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Koln at the Signal Iduna Park on March 18, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Borussia Dortmund have powered to the top of the Bundesliga – for a day at least – after four well-worked team goals set up a 6-1 home thumping of faltering Cologne. Bayern Munich can reclaim first place on Sunday with a point at Bayer Leverkusen, but Dortmund made sure they headed into the international break in great spirits thanks to first-half goals from Raphael Guerreiro, Sebastien Haller, Marco Reus and Donyell Malen. In the second half, Haller had a tap-in before Reus struck the sixth. “We started well and had good control of the game,” Reus told Sky after his 150th Bundesliga goal on Saturda...

4Mar

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Borussia Dortmund beat Leipzig 2-1 to retake Bundesliga lead

Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates his side's first goal with his teammates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park on March 3, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. Captain Marco Reus scored again in a 2-1 win over Leipzig that lifted Borussia Dortmund three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Friday and preserved its winning start to 2023. Reus converted a penalty in the 21st minute and Emre Can got the second goal in the 39th for Dortmund’s 10th win from 10 games across all competitions this year. It’s the best record for any team across Europe’s top five leagues in 2023. Bayern Munich, which was leading on goal difference from Dortmund, can reclaim top spot on Saturday with a win at relegation-threatened Stuttgart. Reus...

25Feb

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Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, Julian Brandt

Dortmund top Bundesliga, throw down gauntlet to Bayern

Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund at PreZero-Arena on February 25, 2023 in Sinsheim, Germany.Borussia Dortmund have gone top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim, throwing down the gauntlet for title rivals Bayern Munich and Union Berlin who clash on Sunday. Julian Brandt grabbed the winner for Dortmund in remarkable fashion on Saturday, flicking in free-kick from Marco Reus with his back, as Edin Terzic's side recorded their ninth straight win in all competitions in 2023. "It was not an easy game. We had a bit of luck and are very happy to take the three points," Brandt told Sky TV. "At the moment, lots of things are coming together. We ha...

20Feb

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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, Karim Adeyemi

Karim Adeyemi sidelined for several weeks following injury

Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund crosses the ball into the box for Donyell Malen ( not pictured ) to score their side's second goal, as they hold their leg before becoming injured, during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC at Signal Iduna Park on February 19, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Karim Adeyemi will be missing for up to three weeks, following an injury sustained in a 4-1 win against Hertha Berlin last Sunday. Having opened the scoring on Sunday, Adeyemi sustained his injury when he assisted the second goal after a speedy run and cross for Donyell Malen. Just as the 21-year-old crossed the ball, he fell to the floor holding his leg. Immediately, everyone knew something was wrong. The official diagnosis is a pulled musc...

16Feb

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Borussia Dortmund, CHELSEA FC, UCL

Dortmund sink wasteful Chelsea, Benfica put one foot in quarterfinals

Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC at Signal Iduna Park on February 15, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi helped his side to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Wednesday, putting them in the box seat to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals. Adeyemi’s goal came during a period of sustained dominance from the visitors early in the second half, with the Germany forward pouncing on a clearance from a Chelsea corner. Adeyemi sensed the opportunity and ran the length of the field, rounding both Enzo Fernandez and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to give Dortmund the lead in the first leg t...

4Feb

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Dortmund hail Haller’s first goal after cancer fight

Borussia Dortmund celebrates the goal of Sebastien Haller of Borussia Dortmund (m) during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SC Freiburg at Signal Iduna Park on February 4, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. Sebastien Haller has scored his first Bundesliga goal since a return from testicular cancer in Borussia Dortmund’s 5-1 rout of Freiburg while Union Berlin returned to the top of the table for at least 24 hours by edging Mainz 2-1. Kevin Behrens and Jordan Siebatcheu were on target on Saturday as Union dethroned 10-time reigning champions Bayern Munich who visit Wolfsburg on Sunday in search of their first league win of the year after three 1-1 draws. Haller, who had missed the first part of the season after undergoing two operations and chemotherapy, headed Dortmund’s thir...

29Jan

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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, Sebastien Haller

Dortmund beat Leverkusen as Haller makes first start

Sebastien Haller of Borussia Dortmund is challenged by Robert Andrich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena on January 29, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany.Borussia Dortmund surged to within three points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 2-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday as Sebastien Haller made his first start since undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. Haller, making his third Dortmund appearance since returning to the team earlier this month, was crucial in both goals. The Ivory Coast striker let the ball run through his legs for Karim Adeyemi’s first-half goal, before pressuring Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba into an own goal in the second period. Leverkusen started the match by consistently finding s...

23Jan

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Dortmund beat Augsburg on Haller’s return

Sebastien Haller of Borussia Dortmund is challenged by Arne Engels of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg at Signal Iduna Park on January 22, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund clinched a 4-3 thriller at home against Augsburg on Sunday as Sebastien Haller returned to the team after battling testicular cancer.Dortmund took the lead three times, only for Augsburg to equalise, exploiting the home side´s disorganised defence.Dortmund manager Edin Terzic brought on Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Gio Reyna in the 70th minute, with both wingers scoring goals to help carry their team to victory.The home side had the better of the early proceedings before Jude Bellingham broke through in the 29th minute.The 19-year-old Englishman collected the b...

23Dec

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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, TRANSFERS, Youssoufa Moukoko

Borussia Dortmund ‘make final contract offer to Youssoufa Moukoko’

10 December 2022, Romania, Bukarest: Soccer, test matches, Christmas Cup with matches over 2 x 30 minutes, Rapid Bucharest - Borussia Dortmund, Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko.Borussia Dortmund have reportedly tabled a take-it-or-leave-it contract offer to Youssoufa Moukoko amid growing interest in the teenager’s services. The 18-year-old attacker posted a phenomenal set of numbers at youth level before making the step-up to the first team, including 90 goals in 56 matches for the Under-17s. Moukoko then proceeded to hit 47 goals in 25 games at Under-19 level, and he became the youngest player in Bundesliga history when making his debut at 16 years and one day against Hertha Berlin in November 2020. The Germany international has seamlessly slotted into the senior side this term with six goals...

12Dec

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Borussia Dortmund, Ramy Bensebaini, TRANSFERS

Dortmund Emerge in Race for Inter and Juventus Target

Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Moenchengladbach celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund at Borussia-Park on November 11, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. Inter and Juventus were reportedly on the trail of Ramy Bensebaini in previous months, but Borussia Dortmund are currently in the lead to capture him on a Bosman move. According to Sky Sport Deutschland, the wing-back is close to coming to terms with Die Schwarzgelben. Borussia Moenchengladbach don’t plan to counter because he’s been hampered by injuries in the last two years. He could ink a pre-contract as soon as January. His agent Jaspar Singh Gill, addressed the buzz to Sport1, suggesting that Juventus and Inter aren’t totally out of the B...

29Oct

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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, Eintracht Frankfurt, Mario Goetze

Bundesliga: Focused Eintrahct Frankfurt ready for ‘gigantic’ Borussia Dortmund clash

Mario Götze of Eintracht Frankfurt looks on during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Olympique Marseille at Deutsche Bank Park on October 26, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt host Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s Bundesliga highlight, with both teams enjoying an improvement in form after difficult moments this season.Despite sitting outside the Champions League places in fifth, Dortmund have secured progress to the next round of Europe’s top-tier competition and German Cup in the past two weeks, along with putting five past a hapless Stuttgart last weekend. Dortmund’s impressive fortnight got even better on Tuesday, with the news that striker Sebastian Haller, currently undergoing treatment including chemotherapy for testicul...