Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up about his miraculous escape from the 2017 Borussia Dortmund bus bombing, revealing how a simple change in routine saved him from potential tragedy. The Spaniard was just 20 years old when three pipe bombs were detonated near the team vehicle on its way to a high-profile European fixture.
Borussia Dortmund suffered a frustrating 0-1 Champions League defeat against Bodo/Glimt at the Aspmyra Stadion. Niko Kovac's side failed to break down the Norwegian champions, leaving the Arctic Circle empty-handed despite a late push in the second half.
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Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac refused to make excuses after watching his rotated side suffer a disappointing European setback against Norwegian hosts Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday night. The Croatian tactician questioned his players' mentality and lacklustre display as the Bundesliga outfit slumped to a narrow loss at Aspmyra Stadion.
Borussia Dortmund disappoint completely at Bodö/Glimt for an hour. In the end, they would have deserved a point after all, but the reward never came. Borussia Dortmund player ratings and individual assessments.
Borussia Dortmund have secured the long-term future of head coach Niko Kovac after the Croatian tactician signed a fresh contract until June 2029. The 54-year-old committed his future alongside assistants Robert Kovac and Filip Tapalovic on Tuesday, rewarding an impressive spell of stability and progress at Signal Iduna Park since taking charge.
A little over a year after his move to Galatasaray Istanbul, Ilkay Gündogan has found himself sidelined. So much so that the former Germany captain recently even vented his frustration publicly. Could an (unwanted) escape soon follow? A romantic return may offer him a way out.
Marcel Regula’s move to Borussia Dortmund, which fell through in the summer, could go through in the winter. According to Bild, Dortmund want to retrain the attacking midfield talent as a right-back.
A departure at Borussia Dortmund is reportedly drawing closer. Lars Ricken takes the team to task after the slip-up against Werder Bremen. News and rumours surrounding Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac admitted his side only have themselves to blame after conceding twice in the final minutes against Werder Bremen. Strikes from Ludovit Reis and Niclas Fullkrug wiped out Dortmund's late 2-0 advantage.
Borussia Dortmund's Felix Paschke has ended his career at the age of just 23. There is also said to be interest in an RB Salzburg player. News and rumours surrounding Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac says that Mathis Albert is set to play more minutes for the club after recently returning from his first U.S. men's national team call-up. Kovac's revelation about Albert comes amid outside interest, including a summer offer from Manchester City, sources tell GOAL.
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