Latest news with #BORUSSIADORTMUND
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Dortmund face Ramos challenge in Club World Cup clash
BORUSSIA DORTMUND will have to overcome 'superstar' Sergio Ramos and his winning mentality to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, said the German team's coach Niko Kovac. Former Real Madrid captain and four-time Champions League winner Ramos, 39, is Monterrey's defensive leader and Kovac highlighted the Spaniard's will to win and Monterrey's aggression. 'He's a superstar you know,' Kovac told a news conference Monday ahead of the last 16 clash against the Mexican side. 'All the players that are playing so long... it shows their mindset. They are winners, they want to win in every single training session, every single game, they want to be on the top level with every single pass in training,' continued the Croatian. 'He's a leader, as a leader you want to be as long as possible on a high stage. It's a little bit funny I'm now a coach and he's still a player -- but I think he will become a coach.' Ramos will do battle with Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, who excelled this season and finished as the joint-top goalscorer in the Champions League with 13 strikes. The Guinea international is looking forward to taking on Ramos. 'It's going to be the first time, I'm looking forward to it, I want to play against Sergio Ramos, he's a great defender,' Guirassy told reporters. 'We will need to be strong, simply put.' Kovac said his team needed to be aware of the combative style Ramos and his team-mates will employ in Atlanta. 'The Latin American teams play robust football, with strong physicality -- football is a contact sport, we can't look it like basketball,' said Kovac. 'I see it in a positive way, it's the way I like to play. We have to adapt. 'One should not be provoked of course, but I told the players they have to defend themselves if they need to, I think the referees will have open eyes for that as well.' The coach has complained about the intense heat at the tournament, with the German side forced to play in early kick-offs under a blazing sun, but Tuesday's match at the air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium will offer his side some relief. 'I think maybe with my statements I sometimes can be a bit annoying when I talk about certain factors that are repeated,' said Kovac. 'I can confidently say we're looking forward to tomorrow, the conditions will be better. We don't have to play in 45 degrees Celsius. 'We've proved we can play high intensity football and this is what we want to do when it's a bit cooler and the conditions are not so hot.'
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Club World Cup winners team who handles weather best
BORUSSIA DORTMUND coach Niko Kovac said Tuesday the team who copes best with the summer heatwave in the United States will win the Club World Cup. The German side face Korean outfit Ulsan HD on Wednesday looking to qualify for the last 16 from Group F in Cincinnati, where temperatures are set to reach 34 degrees Celsius. 'I think that this tournament will be decided not by the best team, but the team that can adapt to these weather conditions the best and they will probably win this tournament,' Kovac told reporters at the TQL Stadium. Dortmund edged South African side Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 at the same stadium on Saturday, in which their substitutes hid from the sun in the dressing room in the first half, and then under umbrellas pitch-side in the second. 'Our boys are very well taken care of by our doctors and the medical staff,' continued Kovac. 'We took the necessary measures and we try to do everything possible to make the right decisions and to take care of our players. 'We have very cold towels. We put them in ice baths. The boys also need to cool down their legs and their feet in cold water and ice baths. 'During the last match some of the boys watched the match from the dressing room. We didn't want them sitting on the bench in the direct sunlight. We want to keep them in the shade.' Kovac also said he did not want Dortmund's players to get too cold either. 'We try to decrease the intensity of the air conditioning and the fans because it is very dangerous to go from hot to cold all the time,' he added. Kovac said winger Jamie Gittens, who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, was not available to face Ulsan because he was ill. 'There were so many rumours at the moment but he is actually sick,' said Kovac. 'He felt under the weather for the last couple of days with a clogged nose and a scratchy throat. 'You know, because if you are in the air-conditioned room all the time you get sick, but it's part of the game.'
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Jobe Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland in club record £26.9million deal as he pens emotional farewell
The midfielder has joined for more money than his high-profile brother JOBE DONE Jobe Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland in club record £26.9million deal as he pens emotional farewell Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BORUSSIA DORTMUND have announced the signing of Jobe Bellingham in a £26.9million deal from Sunderland. The Bundesliga club have confirmed the arrival of Bellingham, 19, who follows in the footsteps of superstar brother Jude. 1 Jobe Bellingham has signed for Borussia Dortmund Credit: Getty Bellingham joins Dortmund on a five-year deal running until 2030 after helping guide Sunderland to the Premier League last season. The teenager will wear number 77 for his new club, sporting his first name 'Jobe' on the rear of his shirt to avoid the weight of his surname. Bellingham has signed in time to participate in the Club World Cup for the German giants - who face Brazilian side Fluminense in their opening clash next Tuesday. The midfielder, who came through the ranks academy at Birmingham City like his brother, has impressed earned his switch off the back of two strong seasons at Sunderland. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL MIC SWAP Carrick takes up new offer alongside Man Utd icon O'Shea just days after Boro axe He managed four goals and three assists as the Black Cats finished fourth in the Championship, ultimately being promoted via the play-off final. Bellingham penned an emotional goodbye to the Sunderland fans in an open letter on his Instagram. It read: "Dear Sunderland, it's time for me to say farewell to all the loyal people of Sunderland, who have powered me through two incredible years in Red and White. "Your support, on so many occasions, has completely blown me away, especially in the times of adversity which we pulled through together. "You welcomed me with open arms as a kid leaving home for the first time, and I am proud that our relationship has grown to be so strong ever since. "Your support for the team and I since I arrived at your beloved club was unwavering, and for that I am forever indebted to you as people and supporters. "I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be. "I hope that I have made you proud along the way, and in return you have made me the player that has reached the heights I find myself at today. So thank you. "I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life, from the bottom of my heart. "I tried to embody the passion you have for the city on the football pitch and I'm so incredibly delighted that our journey came to an end with a victory at Wembley to restore the club in its rightful place. "To the staff, players & most importantly the supporters thank you so much & good luck for the future. "Jobe, Adopted Mackem." MORE TO FOLLOW... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jobe Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland in club record £26.9million deal as he pens emotional farewell
BORUSSIA DORTMUND have announced the signing of Jobe Bellingham in a £26.9million deal from Sunderland. The Bundesliga club have confirmed the arrival of Bellingham, 19, who follows in the footsteps of superstar brother Jude. Advertisement 1 Jobe Bellingham has signed for Borussia Dortmund Credit: Getty Bellingham joins Dortmund on a five-year deal running until 2030 after helping guide Sunderland to the Premier League last season. The teenager will wear number 77 for his new club, sporting his first name 'Jobe' on the rear of his shirt to avoid the weight of his surname. Bellingham has signed in time to participate in the Club World Cup for the German giants - who face Brazilian side Fluminense in their opening clash next Tuesday. The midfielder, who came through the ranks academy at Birmingham City like his brother, has impressed earned his switch off the back of two strong seasons at Sunderland. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL He managed four goals and three assists as the Black Cats finished fourth in the Championship, ultimately being promoted via the play-off final. Bellingham penned an emotional goodbye to the Sunderland fans in an open letter on his Instagram. It read: "Dear Sunderland, it's time for me to say farewell to all the loyal people of Sunderland, who have powered me through two incredible years in Red and White. "Your support, on so many occasions, has completely blown me away, especially in the times of adversity which we pulled through together. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog "You welcomed me with open arms as a kid leaving home for the first time, and I am proud that our relationship has grown to be so strong ever since. "Your support for the team and I since I arrived at your beloved club was unwavering, and for that I am forever indebted to you as people and supporters. "I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be. "I hope that I have made you proud along the way, and in return you have made me the player that has reached the heights I find myself at today. So thank you. Advertisement "I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life, from the bottom of my heart. "I tried to embody the passion you have for the city on the football pitch and I'm so incredibly delighted that our journey came to an end with a victory at Wembley to restore the club in its rightful place. "To the staff, players & most importantly the supporters thank you so much & good luck for the future. "Jobe, Adopted Mackem." Advertisement MORE TO FOLLOW... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Dortmund AGREE Jobe Bellingham deal, Newcastle set to ‘rescue' Grealish, Reijnders to have medical
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. IN AND OUT IN AND OUT Transfer news LIVE: Dortmund AGREE Jobe Bellingham deal, Newcastle set to 'rescue' Grealish, Reijnders to have medical Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are finally here - with some huge deals already in the pipeline. BORUSSIA DORTMUND have agreed a sensational deal with Sunderland to sign Jobe Bellingham this summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Elsewhere, Newcastle are looking to 'rescue' Man City outcast Jack Grealish, with the English winger not included in Pep Guardiola's Club World Cup squad. In other news, City target Tijjani Reijnders is set for a medical at the club, ahead of a move from AC Milan. FOLLOW THE CLUB WORLD CUP ON DAZN Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below...
