Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund is a professional sports club based in Dortmund, Germany, primarily known for its football (soccer) team. Founded in 1909, the club is recognized for its distinctive yellow and black colors and has a rich history in German and European football. Borussia Dortmund plays in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, and has won multiple national championships, as well as domestic cup titles like the DFB-Pokal. The club has also achieved success in European competitions, notably winning the UEFA Champions League in 1997. Borussia Dortmund is known for its passionate fan base and plays its home matches at Signal Iduna Park, one of the largest stadiums in Europe. The name “Borussia” is derived from a local brewery that sponsored the club in its early years, and it is a Latinized form of the German name for Prussia, reflecting the club’s regional heritage.