This summer preseason has not been kind to Aston Villa. The loss to Liga MX side Club America at Soldier Field was a new low. But hey, at least they beat Athletic Club in midweek. So now there is some positive momentum, maybe? as they head to Borussia Dortmund. While it is just a friendly, this should still be a challenging affair against a formidable opponent. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Borussia Dortmund
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Aston Villa at BVB Team News: Duran, Mings, Reyna, Guirassy
Jhon Duran isn't going anywhere this summer transfer window after all. His potential move to West Ham United collapsed, and it turns out there is a connection to that situation in Saturday's friendly opponent, Borussia Dortmund. That all said, it remains to be seen how Aston Villa manager Unai Emery works him in this weekend. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at BVB Team News: Duran, Mings, Reyna, Guirassy
Niclas Fullkrug Set for West Ham Medical Ahead of €32m Move
West Ham United apparently have their new striker, and it's not Aston Villa man Jhon Duran. Sky Sports Deutcshland's Florian Plettenberg was the first to report that Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement with West Ham for the transfer of Niclas Fullkrug. The 31-year-old German international is leaving BVB for east London. … [Read more...] about Niclas Fullkrug Set for West Ham Medical Ahead of €32m Move
Jadon Sancho Wants Juventus Move, Chiesa Could Go the Other Way
Training camp is well underway, and the Jadon Sancho situation remains unresolved. No matter how you feel about Sancho (and he's certainly done himself no favors, at times), it would be best to see his club future settled. That would be good for all involved, and movement towards this has been at a snail's pace. The English international only wants to move to one club, … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Wants Juventus Move, Chiesa Could Go the Other Way
Edin Terzic Steps Down as Borussia Dortmund Manager
Shocking football news this Thursday morning, as Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has tendered his resignation; effective immediately. This comes just 12 days after he led the team in the UEFA Champions League Final, where they lost to Real Madrid. In addition to the UCL runner-up finish this season, Terzic led BVB to a runner-up finish in the Bundesliga last season and a … [Read more...] about Edin Terzic Steps Down as Borussia Dortmund Manager
Sir Alex Ferguson Sits Next to Andrea Pirlo, Max Allegri at UCL Final
Sir Alex Ferguson is 82 years young and retired from football for well over a decade, but he remains relevant. He was in attendance today at Wembley Stadium, as Real Madrid won their 15th UEFA Champions League title, and ninth straight UCL final match. Los Blancos bested Borussia Dortmund 2-0, meaning Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal and Nacho have now all won the UCL … [Read more...] about Sir Alex Ferguson Sits Next to Andrea Pirlo, Max Allegri at UCL Final
Jose Mourinho Perfectly Summarizes Jadon Sancho Failing at United
For those who follow football closely, Jose Mourinho can often remind them of that infamous line from "Scarface." As main character Tony Montana (as played by Al Pacino) famously said "I always tell the truth; even when I lie." Basically it means, even if you disagree with his general premise, you have to admit he made some great points. Mourinho was doing color commentary … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Perfectly Summarizes Jadon Sancho Failing at United
Jurgen Klopp Begins Sabbatical Singing YNWA with BVB Fans at UCL Final
It is good to be Jurgen Klopp right now. Fresh off his final send-off at Liverpool, where multiple parting shots at Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City, Klopp attended tonight's UEFA Champions League Final, where his former club, Borussia Dortmund, fell to Real Madrid 2-0. The end result was obviously not very joyous for Klopp, Dortmund and everybody else who was … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Begins Sabbatical Singing YNWA with BVB Fans at UCL Final
Jadon Sancho Says He Hasn’t Fully Recovered from Racial Abuse After Euros Final
The last time that Jadon Sancho was at Wembley Stadium, it didn't end well. It was the Euro 2020 final (staged in 2021, due to covid), where England fell to Italy in a penalty shootout. Three Lions came oh so close to ending their major trophy drought (1966 and counting), but it was not to be. Sancho, as well as Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka, missed their penalty kicks … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Says He Hasn’t Fully Recovered from Racial Abuse After Euros Final
Jay-Z Attending UCL Final, Supporting Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid
As Jay-Z himself famously told us, he's "not a businessman, but a business; man!" And the business empire run by Jay-Z is interconnected to Saturday's UEFA Champions League Final, and that means Hova will be on hand at Wembley Stadium, when Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund battle for the European Cup. Jay-Z will be supporting Madrid, due to business connections with … [Read more...] about Jay-Z Attending UCL Final, Supporting Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid