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Hans-Joachim Watzke thanks the BVB fans

After the 2-1 win over Leipzig on Saturday, Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of Borussia Dortmund, thanked all BVB fans in attendance at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.

"A huge thank you goes to our fans for their outstanding support in a challenging situation last Saturday. The atmosphere well before, during and for a long time after the game against Leipzig showed once again what cohesion and strength we have as a club. The win against Leipzig was an important step in which our fans played a decisive role."

BVB will return to action on Tuesday - once again at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, where they host Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League (21:00 CET, live on DAZN).

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Of course, we\u2019ve both developed over the past year, so I\u2019m also curious to see what it\u2019ll be like to train with him again.<\/p>\nHow would you describe yourself as a player? \n<\/b>I\u2019m a hard worker. I throw myself into every tackle and love it every time I win one, sliding in and giving it my all. In attack, I enjoy coaching the players. That means I can control the team from the back and help my teammates that way.<\/p>\nYou were at home in the Bundesliga. Now it\u2019s the Regionalliga next season. Why are you still convinced that this is the right move for you personally? \n<\/b>I\u2019ve noticed how committed BVB are to developing the women\u2019s team. Everything and everyone behind it, everything that\u2019s achieved off the pitch \u2013 it\u2019s top-level professionalism. 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Filippo Mane came on shortly after the break, while Inacio did not feature. <\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/06/08/l-nderspiele/Reggiani_Italien_1.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Reggiani_Italien_1-1780901756923\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"As with Borussia Dortmund, Julian Ryerson is a regular at right-back for the Norwegian national team, as he was in the Scandinavians\u2019 final World Cup warm-up match against Morocco. In Harrison, New Jersey, Ryerson was one of only two players to play the full 90 minutes, and his place in the starting line-up is considered secure. After providing two assists a week ago in the friendly against Sweden, he failed to contribute to a goal this time in the draw against the North Africans \u2013 perhaps he\u2019ll be on the scoresheet again when things get serious for the Norwegians at the World Cup. 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