Sunday brings a trophy match, sort of, kind of, when Arsenal FC hosts Borussia Dortmund. The Emirates Cup is silverware, but as it's of the preseason variety, it's not a "real trophy." The format/competition, after all, was mostly created for the cause of raising brand awareness, not athletic prowess. Still if you are going to play the game, you will play to win, because as … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal Starting XI Predictions (Preseason Friendly)
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Arsenal Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Martin Odegaard, Louie Copley
Arsenal is starting to get more of their players back from post-World Cup holiday, and their squad is rounding more into shape for 2026-27. Club captain Martin Odegaard has rejoined the squad, following his break after helping lead Norway to the quarterfinals at the tournament. He'll feature against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, albeit is lesser role off the bench. "Martin … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Martin Odegaard, Louie Copley
Liverpool Transfer Talk: Yan Diomande, Felix Nmecha, Micky van de Ven
Liverpool FC, we learned on Friday, will open the season at Newcastle United on August 23rd. The Reds open their summer preseason exhibition tour, in Nashville, TN on July 25 against Sunderland. In the meantime, we have summer transfer window narratives to analyze, and in this edition, we'll focus on Yan Diomande, Felix Nmecha and Micky van de Ven. So let's get after it, … [Read more...] about Liverpool Transfer Talk: Yan Diomande, Felix Nmecha, Micky van de Ven
Thomas Frank in Sacking Danger as Tottenham Host Borussia Dortmund
Thomas Frank may not even make it one full season as Tottenham Hotspur manager. Six months in and this just isn't working out, at all. Losing a London derby at home is never good. However, losing a London derby 2-1 at home to a side that's likely getting relegated (West Ham United), as they did yesterday, is nothing short of disastrous. After Callum Wilson slotted home the … [Read more...] about Thomas Frank in Sacking Danger as Tottenham Host Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City Predicted Starting XI vs Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City seem to be getting their groove back as November gets off and running, and a visit from Borussia Dortmund beckons. They are looking much better in the league, beating a very tough AFC Bournemouth team yesterday. That now means that City has recorded five wins in their last six matches across all competitions; seven of their last nine. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted Starting XI vs Borussia Dortmund
Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Team News: Mateo Kovacic, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Sule
Erling Haaland and Rodri shook off their fitness concerns over the weekend, and they are now full go for Manchester City. The bad news is that Mateo Kovacic is now a long-term injury for City. He missed yesterday's win over Brentford with an ankle injury, and Pep Guardiola indicated that Kovacic will be out for some time. Otherwise City have no other injury concerns, and … [Read more...] about Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Team News: Mateo Kovacic, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Sule
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup Predictions (Club World Cup Quarter-final)
This weekend heralds the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup quarterfinals, and with it, we have Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund, a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final. The stakes are nowhere near as high this time around, but both sides want that prize money, so it's time to ball out. It is very debatable how meaningful/meaningless this tournament is, and honestly, there are … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup Predictions (Club World Cup Quarter-final)
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Team News: Bellingham, Mbappe, Gittens
We will not have a Bellingham vs. Bellingham matchup in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Quarter-finals when Real Madrid takes on Borussia Dortmund. While Jude Bellingham will play a part (against his former side) on Saturday afternoon, his younger brother, Jobe Bellingham will miss out due to yellow card suspension. Jobe picked up his second yellow of the tournament last night, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Team News: Bellingham, Mbappe, Gittens
Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move
Both Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund have progressed to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round. Perhaps they'll face each other in a later round, and if/when they do Jamie Gittens will have to miss out. That's because the 20-year-old English winger has left BVB camp to finalize his switch to Chelsea, but he'll remain cup-tied to Dortmund. Jamie Gittens has signed a … [Read more...] about Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move
Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund
So who is going to be the second summer signing for Chelsea FC this transfer window after Liam Delap? Most likely not Jamie Gittens, as we have a massive gap between the two parties on valuation right now. Chelsea, according to Sky Sports, bid €35m for Gittens, but Borussia Dortmund said no. The German giants are reportedly asking for about €50-60m (£42-50m) for the … [Read more...] about Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund