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German Football

DFL donates €1 million for humanitarian aid in Ukraine!

In light of the war in Ukraine, the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is donating €1 million for humanitarian assistance. The sum will be made available to recognised aid organisations working to help the Ukrainian population following the Russian invasion. The DFL Executive Committee passed a resolution to this effect on …

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Mental Health Awareness Month at FC Bayern Campus!

The FC Bayern Campus, together with the Manchester United and Benfica academies, are running a unique project in the month of March 2022: a cross-club “Mental Health Awareness Month” under the motto of “Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing in Football, Together” for its coaches, players and staff. “Mental health is …

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Mirko Sandmöller is Borussia Mönchengladbach’s new youth academy director!

Mirko Sandmöller has taken on the role of Borussia Mönchengladbach youth academy director which was vacated by new sporting director Roland Virkus. Mirko Sandmöller has been appointed as Borussia Mönchengladbach’s new youth academy director. The 38-year-old has worked at the club since 2008 and most recently worked as chief executive …

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Borussia Dortmund withdraw Gerhard Schröder’s honorary membership!

BV. Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund (BVB) have withdrawn Gerhard Schröder’s honorary membership with immediate effect. In a conversation this morning BVB president, Dr. Reinhard Rauball, informed the former Federal Chancellor in person about a resolution to that effect passed unanimously by the board. BV. Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund had already …

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Borussia Dortmund sign Hertha BSC keeper Marcel Lotka for Under-23s!

Goalkeeper Marcel Lotka joins Borussia Dortmund’s U-23s for the new season. The 20-year-old is joining BVB on a free transfer from Hertha BSC and has signed a contract until 2024. Marcel Lotka was born in Duisburg and began his footballing career in the youth performance centres of MSV Duisburg, Schalke …

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Borussia Dortmund and SIGNAL IDUNA extend partnership until 2031!

Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and the SIGNAL IDUNA group have announced an extension of their partnership until June 30, 2031. The two organisations are thus opening another chapter in the history of their long cooperation. No other partner has been at BVB’s side as long as the insurance and financial …

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FC Schalke 04 ends the sponsorship of Russia’s GAZPROM!

The FC Schalke 04 managing board and supervisory board have come to the agreement to end the club’s long running partnership and sponsorship with GAZPROM prematurely. The German Bundesliga 2 club are currently in discussions with representatives of the current sponsor and further information will be released at a later …

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The DFL condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms!

Germany’s DFL (Deutsche Fussball-Liga) has come out with a strong worded statement about Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Statement by the DFL reads “The DFL condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. War in any form is unacceptable – and incompatible with the values of sport. …

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Teenager Gabriel Vidovic signs Bayern Munich deal to 2025!

FC Bayern Munich have extended Gabriel Vidović’s contract by two years to June 2025. The 18-year-old forward will automatically move to full professional terms from July 1. Board member for sport Hasan Salihamidžić said, “Gabriel Vidović is a player with terrific technical skills who provides a big scoring threat from …

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