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Tuchel takes aim at England fans after 3-0 win over Wales

Thomas Tuchel took aim at the 'silent' England fans following their 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. Early goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka were enough for the Three Lions to cruise to a routine win against the Dragons, even as England failed to really kick on after easing into the lead. However, Tuchel criticised the supporters at Wembley after the full time whistle.

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England dealt blow as Watkins appears to suffer sickening injury

Ollie Watkins was taken off at the break during England's 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. The Aston Villa striker was deputising for Harry Kane on the frontline in the friendly at Wembley but had to be replaced at the break following a nasty collision with the post. It now remains to be seen whether Watkins will be fit to face Latvia on Tuesday night.

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Saka becomes Arsenal's top scorer for England

Bukayo Saka etched his name into history on Thursday night, becoming Arsenal’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer for England after netting a stunning strike against Wales. Just a day after celebrating five years since his Three Lions debut, the 23-year-old produced a trademark curling finish to register his 13th goal for the national team and surpass Gunners' legend Cliff Bastin’s record.

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Saka scores a screamer as Tuchel's England destroy Wales

England warmed up for next week's World Cup qualifier away at Latvia with a 3-0 thrashing of rivals Wales in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night. Thomas Tuchel had the perfect response to any critics who have taken aim at his team's style of play or his squad selection, with the Three Lions quickly racing into an unassailable lead and flexing their strength at picking holes in deep blocks.

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đŸ“œïž | Bukayo Saka, that is unbelievable!

England raced into a 3-0 lead against Wales in their friendly on Thursday night. Bukayo Saka bagged the Three Lions' third with a stunning finish from 20 yards out, leaving Dragons shotstopper Karl Darlow clutching at thin air. Morgan Rogers had fired England ahead in the third minute before Aston Villa teammate Ollie Watkins doubled their advantage eight minutes later.

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'Should be higher' - Kane's shock Ballon d'Or ranking savaged

Thomas Tuchel is among those to have been left stunned by Harry Kane’s tumble to 13th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or standings, with the England manager admitting that one of the most fearsome strikers on the planet “should be higher” than that. The prolific Bayern Munich frontman, who remains in red-hot form this season, failed to make the top 10 as Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele walked off with the Golden Ball.

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đŸŽ„ | Jenas on snubbing Man Utd, partnering Modric & more

On episode eight of the Best Mode On Podcast, former Newcastle, Tottenham and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas opens up on his career, including the time he declined the chance to discuss a possible transfer to Manchester United. Now 42, Jenas reflects on his move to Spurs, and playing alongside Luka Modric and Gareth Bale, reveals his deep admiration for Xavi and much, much more.

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Kane’s ‘three years’ transfer advice from record holder Shearer

Harry Kane has been advised to spend another “two or three years” at Bayern Munich, with Alan Shearer offering transfer advice to the England captain in an ongoing bid to retain his Premier League goals record. Ex-Blackburn and Newcastle frontman Shearer is aware that prolific former Tottenham striker Kane may have one eye on returning to his homeland and adding another entry to the history books.

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Tuchel explains why England are 'underdogs' at 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has explained why England will be “underdogs” at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions have made faultless progress towards that competition, with maximum points being taken from five qualification fixtures. They have enough talent at their disposal to be considered serious contenders for a global crown, but Tuchel has sought to rein in pre-tournament expectations.

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Bellingham WC warning! Tuchel prepared to snub most talented

The likes of Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer, who saw fitness concerns rule them out of the latest England squad, have been handed a World Cup warning by Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions boss claims he is prepared to leave the most talented players at his disposal out of a bid for global glory in 2026 as “the team” is more important than any individual.

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Kane is England's GOAT - but needs World Cup win to end the debate

Premier League fans, particularly those of a Tottenham Hotspur persuasion, were left disappointed this week when Harry Kane declared that he has no plans to come home as he is enjoying life with Bayern Munich so much. And why would he? He is primed to add another Bundesliga title to his maiden trophy won last year after firing Bayern to an explosive start to the season.

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Revealed: When Palmer should return from niggling groin injury

Chelsea fans will be relieved to hear their talismanic forward Cole Palmer faces weeks, not months, on the touchline as he recovers from a groin injury. But fears persist Palmer may need surgery to avoid the injury becoming chronic and hampering him for the long-term, with England manager Thomas Tuchel admitting his concern after the player missed out on another of his squads.

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England boss Tuchel provides alarming Palmer injury update

England boss Thomas Tuchel has sounded an alarming warning for England and Chelsea star Cole Palmer, saying his persistent injury issues are threatening his World Cup hopes. And, what’s more concerning, the German boss fears Palmer’s groin problem could become chronic and impact his career longer-term.

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Huge injury blow for England as Kane misses training

Harry Kane has reportedly missed training ahead of England's friendly clash with Wales as he struggles with an ankle injury. The Three Lions captain picked up the knock during Bayern Munich’s 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. Now his participation against Wales has been thrown into uncertainty.

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'We were egotistical LOSERS!' - Gerrard destroys ex-England team-mates

Steven Gerrard has labelled himself and his former England team-mates "egotistical losers", with the Liverpool legend making his feelings known on Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's bubbling friendship post-retirement. The former Liverpool midfielder, now 45, didn’t hold back as he opened up about the toxic culture that plagued England’s dressing room during the 2000s, and why rivalries with Manchester United and Chelsea ruined their chances of glory.

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'Tried to do the right thing' - Henderson lifts lid on sorry Saudi spell

Jordan Henderson says he “struggled” after leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia, admitting he might have “made different decisions” in hindsight. The England international has opened up about his controversial decision to leave the Reds to play in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal, having previously been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.

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đŸŽ„ | Quansah explains why he had to leave Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has given his reasons for leaving Arne Slot's side in favour of a move to Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old, who has been included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the fixtures against Wales and Latvia, explained how he needed to be playing more regularly, and that was not guaranteed if he'd decided to stay in the Premier League.

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Stones considered RETIRING last season amid injury hell

Manchester City star John Stones has revealed that he considered announcing his retirement from professional football last season amid his persistent injury problems. Stones appeared in just 11 Premier League matches for the Cityzens in 2024-25, having to remain sidelined for a long period with foot and hamstring problems. He played his last game of the 2024-25 season in February.

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Kane ‘not exciting’ but could become England GOAT

Harry Kane is “not a player that is really exciting”, Matt Jansen has admitted to GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker could still end up going down in history as the England GOAT. One of the most consistent forwards on the planet is already the Three Lions’ all-time leading goalscorer and has their appearance record in his sights during the countdown to another World Cup.

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Gordon compares Woltemade to England 'quarterback' Kane

Anthony Gordon has compared Nick Woltemade to England "quarterback" Harry Kane and explained how Newcastle's ÂŁ69 million ($93m) frontman has positively impacted his game. Woltemade has exploded onto the scene at Newcastle with four goals in his first six appearances, three of which came in the span of just seven days against Arsenal, Union Saint-Gilloise, and Nottingham Forest before the international break.

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England star shockingly admits he's only performed at '50%' under Tuchel

England star Anthony Gordon has shockingly admitted that he's only performed at "50 per cent" on the international stage, despite featuring in all of Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squads so far. The Newcastle United winger, who dazzled during last month’s 5-0 World Cup qualifying demolition of Serbia, has been one of the standout names in England’s recent squads. But while giving a brutally honest assessment of his form, Gordon insisted there’s “much more to come” from him in an England shirt.

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Gordon reacts to Bellingham & Grealish failing to make England squad

Anthony Gordon has suggested that some of the star names that have been overlooked for Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, including Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden, shouldn't take their omission personally. The Newcastle United forward went on to insist that it needs to be a team effort if the Three Lions are going to win major international tournaments, and is under no illusions that his place in the team is guaranteed.

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Neville video controversy: Sky Sports' stance on Man Utd legend

A video posted online by Gary Neville in the wake of a synagogue attack in Manchester has courted controversy and attracted criticism, but it is reported that the former United and England defender will not face any punishment from Sky Sports. Neville remains a prominent public face for the broadcasting giants, with a role being filled as a co-commentator and pundit.

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Kane reveals Ballon d'Or ambition & secret behind record-breaking form

Harry Kane has aired his ambition to become a Ballon d’Or contender, having maintained stunning individual standards with Bayern Munich, while revealing the secrets behind his current form. One of the greatest goalscorers to have ever played the game has been red hot at the start of the 2025-26 campaign, suggesting that he could come into contention for a prestigious Golden Ball award.

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Tuchel's bizarre Grealish snub could hurt England's World Cup bid

Jack Grealish's omission from Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad was not just a surprise, but also completely ridiculous. Only a handful of Premier League players have made better starts to the season than Grealish, who has quickly rediscovered the form that once saw him touted as one of the brightest talents of his generation, since joining Everton on loan from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.

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Der Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund wurde am 19. Dezember 1909 in Dortmund gegrĂŒndet. 

Die Lizenzfußballabteilung des BVB ist seit 1999 als Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA aus dem Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. ausgegliedert und börsennotiert. AktionĂ€re mit höheren Anteilen sind beispielsweise die Sponsoren Evonic, Signal Iduna und Puma. Die Kontrolle ĂŒber den Verein behĂ€lt allerdings die KomplementĂ€r-GmbH Borussia Dortmund GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrungs-GmbH, die dem Verein weiterhin zu 100 Prozent gehört.

Das Stadion heißt seit Dezember 2005 offiziell Signal-Iduna-Park, wird allerdings hĂ€ufig noch Westfalenstadion genannt - der frĂŒhere Name.

Der Signal-Iduna-Park ist mit einer KapazitĂ€t von 81.365 Fans bei nationalen Spielen eines der grĂ¶ĂŸten Fußballstadien Europas. Bei internationalen Partien, wenn Steh- zu SitzplĂ€tzen umgewandelt werden mĂŒssen, passen rund 66.000 Menschen in das Stadion. 

Borussia Dortmund hat in der Vereinsgeschichte insgesamt 22 Titel gewonnen, darunter auch einmal die Königsklasse: Im Jahr 1997 schlug der BVB im Finale Juventus Turin mit 3:1.

Die Dortmunder haben neben fĂŒnf DFB-Pokalsiegen auch die nationale Meisterschaft hĂ€ufig gewonnen. Mit acht Titeln sind sie der dritterfolgreichste Klub nach dem 1. FC NĂŒrnberg (9 Meisterschaften) und dem FC Bayern MĂŒnchen (34 Meisterschaften).

Die meisten Pflichtspiele im BVB-Trikot hat Michael Zorc absolviert (562 Partien von 1981 bis 1998), gefolgt von Mats Hummels (508 EinsÀtze zwischen 2008 und 2024).

ToptorschĂŒtze der Borussia ist Adi Preißler mit 177 Toren in 278 EinsĂ€tzen in den 40er- und 50er-Jahren. Knapp hinter ihm liegt Marco Reus mit 170 Buden.

Der BVB hatte zahlreiche prominente Spieler in seinen Reihen, beispielsweise Matthias Sammer, Michael Zorc, Lars Ricken, Karl-Heinz Riedle, JĂŒrgen Kohler, Stefan Reuter, Dede, Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland oder Mats Hummels.

Auch an der Seitenlinie standen einige prominente Namen. Unter Ottmar Hitzfeld gewann der Klub neben Meisterschaften in 1997 die Champions League, auch unter JĂŒrgen Klopp (u.a. 2x Meisterschaft, 2x DFB-Pokal), Thomas Tuchel (DFB-Pokal) und Matthias Sammer (Meisterschaft) sammelte Dortmund einige TrophĂ€en.

Spitznamen hat Borussia Dortmund einige. Die AbkĂŒrzung "BVB" ist die gĂ€ngigste Bezeichnung, auch "die Schwarz-Gelben" und "die Borussen" fallen oft.Â