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Ghosts of 2023 surface after Dortmund return to the Bundesliga summit | Andy Brassell
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First Reported· Andy Brassell (The Guardian)
42d ago (21 Sept)"It is probably a stretch to call BVB title contenders but Niko Kovac’s side maintained their 100% start against Stuttgart Borussia Dortmund would probably rather not think about the last time that they topped the Bundesliga."
State: Developing
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Official Resolution
42d ago (21 Sept)"It is probably a stretch to call BVB title contenders but Niko Kovac’s side maintained their 100% start against Stuttgart Borussia Dortmund would probably rather not think about the last time that they topped the Bundesliga. It was in May 2023, just before all their dreams implod..."
State: Rumour Outcome Verified