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Statement by Hans-Joachim Watzke on the European Court of Justice ruling

Statement by Borussia Dortmund's Hans-Joachim Watzke (Chairman of the Board) on the ruling of the European Court of Justice in Case C-333/21 – European Superleague Company:

"Borussia Dortmund will examine the ECJ's judgment in detail as soon as the full grounds for the ruling are made available to us. However, we are already convinced that conclusions to be drawn from the ECJ's ruling do not correspond to those that are currently circulating in the media. In its press release, the ECJ made it clear, among other things, that the decision does not mean that a competition such as the Super League must necessarily be allowed. For Borussia Dortmund, one thing holds true entirely independently of the discussions surrounding the verdict: we are not available for a Super League."

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During his time at BVB, he won three German league titles, lifted the DFB-Pokal twice and reached the Champions League final on two occasions. \u201cThank you for more than 20 years in Black & Yellow\u201d was written on the boards as he was bid farewell by President Hans-Joachim Watzke and the managing directors Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken and Thomas Tress. \u201cHe lived and breathed Black & Yellow. Sebastian, for your dedication, your loyalty and your love for Borussia Dortmund, we simply say thank you today. Once a Borusse, always a Borusse!\u201d said Nobby Dickel, before chanting the former captain\u2019s name three times with the South Stand. There had already been loud applause in the stadium. Kehl waved goodbye to the South Stand, then formed his hands into the shape of a heart.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Kehl-Abschied-Herz.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Kehl-Abschied-Herz-1778267698783\"> \n<\/p>\nJulian Brandt <\/b>joined BVB in the summer of 2019 at the age of 23 and is the longest-serving player in the squad. The midfielder has worn the Black & Yellow jersey 306 times to date and scored 57 goals. With BVB, he won the DFB-Pokal and the Supercup and reached the Champions League final. (Read the story: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/5/7/From-his-first-goal-to-his-last-home-game-Julian-Brandt-looks-back-on-seven-years-at-BVB.html\">From his first goal to his last home game: Julian Brandt looks back on seven years at BVB<\/a>.) \u201cOne of the most technically gifted footballers we\u2019ve had the pleasure of seeing here in recent years. His passing, his creativity, his unique style of play \u2013 that was often football at its finest here in the world\u2019s most beautiful stadium!\u201d said Nobby Dickel.<\/p>\nNiklas Süle <\/b>will not only be leaving BVB, but will also be retiring at the end of this season. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/5/7/Niklas-Suele-ends-his-playing-career.html\">The centre-back announced this on Thursday<\/a>. Süle joined Dortmund in the summer of 2022 and reached the Champions League final with BVB. Unforgettable is his sliding tackle against Kylian Mbappé in the group stage against Paris Saint-Germain, when he acrobatically prevented what looked like a certain goal. Against Frankfurt, Süle played his 300th Bundesliga match, his 110th competitive game for BVB. \u201cA man who, like few others, embodies power, passion and emotion. A bloke with a huge heart and one who, despite many setbacks, has always got back on his feet! Niklas, you never gave up, always fought hard and were part of many great Black & Yellow football evenings!\u201d said Nobby Dickel about the defender.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Abschied-Suele-Brandt-Oezcan.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Abschied-Suele-Brandt-Oezcan-1778267727954\"><\/p>\nSalih Özcan has also been wearing the Borussia Dortmund shirt since 2022 \u2013 apart from a six-month loan spell at VfL Wolfsburg \u2013 and has made 96 competitive appearances in Black & Yellow. In the words of Nobby Dickel: \u201cA player who has never shied away from a tackle. A fighter. A player with the right mentality. He\u2019s covered miles, plugged gaps and always put himself at the service of the team. An honest worker who didn\u2019t say much \u2013 preferring instead to slide-tackle, fight and give it his all!\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThank you for your commitment to Borussia Dortmund \u2013 and all the best for the future!\u201d Dickel continued, as all three made their way to the South Stand to the applause of the fans. \nChristina Reinke<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Kehl-Abschied.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Kehl-Abschied-1778267863794\"><\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Abschied-Kehl-Watzke.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Abschied-Kehl-Watzke-1778267871984\"><\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Abschied-Oezcan-Brandt-Suele.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Abschied-Oezcan-Brandt-Suele-1778267882919\"><\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Abschied-Brandt.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Abschied-Brandt-1778267893744\"><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Sebastian Kehl<\/b> was part of Borussia Dortmund for more than 20 years, first as a player, then as head of player licensing and, finally, as sporting director. 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Kehl waved goodbye to the South Stand, then formed his hands into the shape of a heart.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Kehl-Abschied-Herz.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Kehl-Abschied-Herz-1778267698783\"> \n<\/p>\nJulian Brandt <\/b>joined BVB in the summer of 2019 at the age of 23 and is the longest-serving player in the squad. The midfielder has worn the Black & Yellow jersey 306 times to date and scored 57 goals. With BVB, he won the DFB-Pokal and the Supercup and reached the Champions League final. (Read the story: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/5/7/From-his-first-goal-to-his-last-home-game-Julian-Brandt-looks-back-on-seven-years-at-BVB.html\">From his first goal to his last home game: Julian Brandt looks back on seven years at BVB<\/a>.) \u201cOne of the most technically gifted footballers we\u2019ve had the pleasure of seeing here in recent years. His passing, his creativity, his unique style of play \u2013 that was often football at its finest here in the world\u2019s most beautiful stadium!\u201d said Nobby Dickel.<\/p>\nNiklas Süle <\/b>will not only be leaving BVB, but will also be retiring at the end of this season. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/5/7/Niklas-Suele-ends-his-playing-career.html\">The centre-back announced this on Thursday<\/a>. Süle joined Dortmund in the summer of 2022 and reached the Champions League final with BVB. Unforgettable is his sliding tackle against Kylian Mbappé in the group stage against Paris Saint-Germain, when he acrobatically prevented what looked like a certain goal. Against Frankfurt, Süle played his 300th Bundesliga match, his 110th competitive game for BVB. \u201cA man who, like few others, embodies power, passion and emotion. A bloke with a huge heart and one who, despite many setbacks, has always got back on his feet! Niklas, you never gave up, always fought hard and were part of many great Black & Yellow football evenings!\u201d said Nobby Dickel about the defender.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/05/08/abschiede/Abschied-Suele-Brandt-Oezcan.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Abschied-Suele-Brandt-Oezcan-1778267727954\"><\/p>\nSalih Özcan has also been wearing the Borussia Dortmund shirt since 2022 \u2013 apart from a six-month loan spell at VfL Wolfsburg \u2013 and has made 96 competitive appearances in Black & Yellow. In the words of Nobby Dickel: \u201cA player who has never shied away from a tackle. A fighter. A player with the right mentality. He\u2019s covered miles, plugged gaps and always put himself at the service of the team. 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