MANUEL AKANJI NEWS

Big influence in loss Akanji won two-of-four tackles and mad five clearances during Friday's loss to Spain on penalties.

Impact Akanji played a big role in helping the Swiss to another penalty shootout despite a questionable decision on Remo Freuler's red card. He only made 28 league appearances last season, but that number could rise if he returns from the summer more mature for Borussia Dortmund.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Italy match Akanji had three interceptions and five clearances, won five duels and one of two tackles in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Italy.

Impact Akanji had his hands full in the back since Switzerland were forced to defend for most of the match. He had tallied three tackles, three interceptions, seven clearances and two blocks in the first two contests, with no clean sheets. They will take on Turkey Sunday.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reus, Hummels injury doubts for Dortmund against Man City

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic says it would be an “unbelievable story” if his team can beat Manchester City and reach the Champions League semifinals despite injuries and oth...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

German hairdressers protest soccer players' haircuts

German hairdressers are protesting that the country’s soccer players look suspiciously well groomed amid the lockdown

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sancho's 1st goal seals hard-fought triumph for Dortmund

Jadon Sancho has scored his first Bundesliga goal of the season but Borussia Dortmund returned from the winter break looking like it needs another one in a hard-fought 2-0 win over...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund beats Bremen 2-1 in coaching debut for Terzić

Edin Terzić has guided Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win at Werder Bremen in his coaching debut to snap a three-game winless run in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund qualifies from CL group after draw with Lazio

Borussia Dortmund qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Lazio after a disputed penalty call helped the Italian club to salvage a draw

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Juventus likely without Ronaldo against Barcelona

The highly anticipated matchup of Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi is unlikely as Ronaldo has reportedly not recovered from the coronavirus in time

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland scores as Dortmund beats local rival Schalke 3-0

Erling Haaland scored as Borussia Dortmund beat its old rival Schalke 3-0 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Dortmund's Emre Can tests positive for virus

Borussia Dortmund defender Emre Can has been ruled out of Saturday’s Ruhr derby against Schalke after testing positive for the coronavirus

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virus cases increase in Bundesliga after international break

Players are returning to the Bundesliga from international duty and they are bringing the coronavirus with them

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund digs deep while Bayern enjoys Bundesliga stroll

Borussia Dortmund needed substitutes to dig it out of a hole for a 1-0 win against Hoffenheim, while Bayern Munich had no such difficulties as it romped to another rout in the Bund...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern beats Dortmund 3-2 to lift German Super Cup

Bayern Munich shrugged off concerns about fixture congestion to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 and lift the German Super Cup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goretzka keeps Bayern on track for latest Bundesliga title

Goretzka keeps Bayern on track for latest Bundesliga title

JUNE 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sancho, Akanji fined for defying virus controls for haircuts

Sancho, Akanji fined for defying virus controls for haircuts

JUNE 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Angels to pay minor leaguers at to end of June

The Latest: Angels to pay minor leaguers at to end of June

JUNE 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Video: Who is Arsenal target Manuel Akanji? Arsenal are being linked with a move to sign Manuel Akanji this summer, but who is he? The 24 year-old is currently plying his trade in Germ...

MAY 24, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Bayern, Dortmund warm up for quietest ever Bundesliga duel

Bayern, Dortmund warm up for quietest ever Bundesliga duel

MAY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfer news: Akanji to Arsenal; Mbuyamba to Chelsea In the latest transfer news Arsenal are linked with Manuel Akanji, while Chelsea are said to be interested in Xavier Mbuyamba.

MAY 22, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Dortmund signs Swiss defender Manuel Akanji from Basel

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) Borussia Dortmund has signed Swiss defender Manuel Akanji from Basel.

JANUARY 15, 2018