Borussia Dortmund: Back from the Brink

They called the 1990’s their golden age, as they produced the best team in their clubs history. Back to back league titles and a surprise Champions league final victory in 1997 over one of Europe’s biggest forces Juventus was enough to show the football world what a fantastic team they were.

This was a Juventus side that had the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Alessandro Del Piero, Didier Deschamps and many more world class talents. Not only that, but on route to the final they beat one of the strongest ever Manchester United sides that dominated the Premier League during the 1990’s and later won a Champions League title themselves in 1999.

Borussia Dortmund created one of the greatest German sides ever during the mid 1990’s and at times they seemed unstoppable. It started in 1993, after a loss to Juventus in the UEFA Cup final, which finished 6-1 to the Italian giants on aggregate.

In spite of the poor result the German runners up walked away with

Borussia Dortmund Targeted In Planned Bomb Attack

German police say they have detained a 25-year-old man after three suspected explosive devices were found outside Borussia Dortmund’s football stadium.

The Federal Criminal Police Office said he was arrested in Cologne on Tuesday after e-mailing anonymous tips about planned attacks to the authorities.

The interior ministry has sought to reassure the public, saying he had “no links to terrorist or Islamist” groups.

“The suspect was apparently acting on his own with a criminal motivation. There was no danger to any third parties at any time,” a spokesman said.

Michael Stein, a spokesman for the Dortmund police department, said: “We expect no security threat at all for the upcoming Bundesliga match on Saturday. The visitors are invited to come to Dortmund. They will be safe here.”

An investigation was begun by the police in February after an anonymous tip was sent to the German embassy in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, offering to provide information about two attacks being planned.

When the suspect was arrested, he admitted sending the e-mail tips and making up details of the attacks, officials said.

He then told officers about the explosive devices near Borussia Dortmund’s stadium and in his flat. (BBC Sport)

Apparently three explosive devices were found at the apartment of the would be suspect who appears to have thankfully gotten cold feet and effectively instigated his own arrest by emailing tips about his proposed attack.

Dortmund are currently seven points clear at the top of the table with seven games left to play and this weekend they take on Hannover who sit in third spot.

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European giants to battle for Neymar; Borussia Dortmund chasing Croatian hotshot

European giants to battle for Neymar

A number of European giants including Juventus, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United had their scouts watch Santos striker Neymar as Brazil and Scotland squared off at the Emirates.

Brazilian hotshot Neymar impressed the visiting scouts as he scored both goals for Mano Menezes’ side and he is likely to be a subject of a real bidding war in the summer.

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was present, confirming that the Bianconeri were interested in the 19-year-old.

The Old Lady had previously had their scouts watch Neymar at the Under-20 South American Championship in Peru.

Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United also had their representatives at the Emirates, just like few other European clubs.

Chelsea came really close to signing the Brazilian prospect in January and they are likely to reignite their interest at the end of the season, although the Blues will face a stiff competition from Juventus, Barcelona and Manchester United.

Santos are holding out for

European giants to battle for Neymar; Borussia Dortmund chasing Croatian hotshot

European giants to battle for Neymar

A number of European giants including Juventus, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United had their scouts watch Santos striker Neymar as Brazil and Scotland squared off at the Emirates.

Brazilian hotshot Neymar impressed the visiting scouts as he scored both goals for Mano Menezes’ side and he is likely to be a subject of a real bidding war in the summer.

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was present, confirming that the Bianconeri were interested in the 19-year-old.

The Old Lady had previously had their scouts watch Neymar at the Under-20 South American Championship in Peru.

Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United also had their representatives at the Emirates, just like few other European clubs.

Chelsea came really close to signing the Brazilian prospect in January and they are likely to reignite their interest at the end of the season, although the Blues will face a stiff competition from Juventus, Barcelona and Manchester United.

Santos are holding out for

Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Mainz: Bundesliga Highlights (Video)

no comments by Mad Dog and Glory on March 19th, 2011

Dortmund dropped two points and gave hope to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race.

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Borussia Dortmund 2-0 St Pauli: Bundesliga Highlights (Video)

no comments by Mad Dog and Glory on February 19th, 2011

Dortmund went 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a comfortable win at home to St Pauli.

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Arsenal Youngster Nordtveit Completes £1.5m Borussia Moenchengladbach Move

4 comments by The Newshound on December 30th, 2010

Emirates youngster moves to Germany in search of first team football.

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Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga Highlights (Video)

no comments by Mad Dog and Glory on December 18th, 2010

Runaway leaders lost away in Frankfurt to give everyone else in the Bundesliga a chance.

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Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund Highlights

Dec 18, 2010

Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 Dortmund ( Theofanis Gekas 87′)

Borussia Dortmund suffered only their second league defeat in the 10/11 season as they lost 1-0 at Frankfurt. The winning goal of the game came in the 87th minute from Greek striker Theofanis Gekas.

The 1-0 win for Frankfurt over Dortmund continued Michael Skibbe’s excellent record as coach against Dortmund

Video- Frankfurt 1-0 Dortmund ( Theofanis Gekas )

Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Hamburg: Bundesliga Highlights (Video)

no comments by Mad Dog and Glory on December 18th, 2010

The misery continues for bottom of the table Monchengladbach as they lost at home to Hamburg thanks to a Piotr Trochowski winner.

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Sevilla 2-2 Borussia Dortmund Highlights

Dec 16, 2010

Sevilla 2-2 Borussia Dortmund ( Romaric, Frederic Kanoute/ Shinji Kagawa, Neven Subotic)

Sevilla qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League at the expense of current Bundesliga leaders Dortmund by drawing 2-2 with the German side in Andalusia.

Sevilla vs Dortmund 0-1 ( Kagawa)

Sevilla vs Dortmund 1-1 ( Romaric)

Sevilla vs Dortmund 2-1 ( Kanoute)

Sevilla 2-2 Dortmund ( Subotic)

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Werder Bremen highlights

Dec 11, 2010

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Werder Bremen ( Nuri Sahin, Shinji Kagawa)

Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 2-0 thanks to goals in either half from Nuri Sahin and Shinji Kagawa.

Nuri Sahin scored in the 9th minute of the game, while Kagawa netted in the 71st minute.

Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen 1-0 ( Sahin 9′ goal)

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Werder Bremen ( Kagawa 72′ goal)

Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Karpaty Lviv highlights

Dec 3, 2010

Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Karpaty Lviv ( Shinji Kagawa, Mats Hummels, Rob Lewandowski)

Karpaty Lviv succumbed to their fifth straight defeat in Group J as they were beaten 3-0 by Borussia Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion. BVB’s goals in the game came from Shinji Kagawa, Mats Hummels and Rob Lewandowski.

Dortmund vs Karpaty Lviv 1-0 ( Kagawa goal)
Dortmund vs Karpaty Lviv 2-0 ( Hummels goal)
Dortmund 3-0 Karpaty Lviv ( Lewandowski goal)

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hamburg: Bundesliga Highlights (Video)

no comments by Mad Dog and Glory on November 13th, 2010

Dortmund continued their amazing start to the season with a comfortable win over Hamburg to take them seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table.