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Aubameyang hits hat-trick for leaders Dortmund

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund romped to a 6-1 home thrashing of Borussia Moenchengladbach to regain top spot in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Gladbach had no answer to Peter Bosz's fleet-footed Dortmund, who opened a two-point lead over Hoffenheim at the top in a perfect confidence boost before Tuesday's Champions League clash with holders Real Madrid. Aubameyang,Read more

German Police Arrest Suspect in Borussia Dortmund Bus Attack

Berlin - Arab Today

Police have arrested a German-Russian citizen on Friday morning on suspicion of carrying out the attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus last Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging that the bombing was motivated by financial greed. The Dortmund team bus was targeted with three bombs after it left a hotel to travel to the Westfalenstadion for the Champions League quarter-final firstRead more

German Police Arrest Suspect in Borussia Dortmund Bus Attack

Berlin - Arab Today

Germany arrests suspect in Dortmund team bus attack

Berlin - Arab Today

German police on Friday arrested the suspected perpetrator of a bomb attack on Borussia Dortmund's team bus, the public prosecutor's office said, indicating his motive was financial and not terror-related. Police commandos working on behalf of the federal prosecutor's office "have arrested a 28-year-old German-Russian national, Sergej W.," a statement said. It said the suspect was hoping to profit fromRead more

Barcelona, Dortmund clutching Champions League lifelines

Barcelona - Arab Today

Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are among the top scorers in the Champions League this season and will need their sharp-shooters at their deadliest to stay in the hunt for Europe's biggest prize. Both sides are aiming to pull off unlikely comebacks in quarter-final second legs on Wednesday on what promises to be another night of high drama. Holders Real MadridRead more

IS ouster clears way for football comeback

Mosul - Arab Today

It was a grim time for football: jihadists observed matches, jerseys from foreign teams were banned and even whistling was prohibited when the Islamic State group held Iraq's Mosul. Play was halted for prayers, which occur five times a day, and shorts that exposed players' knees were also banned by IS. Now, eastern Mosul has been recaptured from the jihadistsRead more

German police arrest one Islamist suspect over Dortmund explosions

Frankfurt - Arab Today

German police on Wednesday detained one of the two "Islamist" suspects who were believed to be involved in Tuesday evening's explosions in Dortmund. The explosions, which hit Borussia Dortmund team's bus, could have terrorist background, said German federal prosecutor Frauke Koehler. Source: Xinhua Read more

Police hunt suspect of Dortmund bus blast

Dortmund - Arab Today

German investigators were hunting Wednesday for possible suspects responsible for three explosions that rocked the Borussia Dortmund football team's bus, injuring a player and a policeman. The assault, described by Dortmund city's police chief as a "targeted attack" against the team, shook German football ahead of crucial Champions League ties. Investigations will focus on a letter claiming responsibility for theRead more

A Japan-based writer gives his take ahead of World Cup qualifier

Dubai - Arab Today

Q How is the team shaping up for the match? What issues do they have going into the game – form, fitness, mood in camp? A The main talking point has been the fact that Keisuke Honda has been included in the squad despite the fact he’s not playing for AC Milan. Vahid Halilhodzic [Japan’s manager] has said that hisRead more

Aubameyang’s ‘sensational’ hat-trick sends Borussia Dortmund

Berlin - Arab Today

Thomas Tuchel hailed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s ‘sensational’ hat-trick after Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 romp at home to Benfica saw the Germans steamroll their way into the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals. Aubameyang has now scored seven goals in his last three games and has seven Champions League goals in as many matches this season. The result saw Dortmund win 4-1 on aggregate afterRead more