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Borussia Dortmund Japan preseason tour 2026

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In late July 2026 Borussia Dortmund announced its Japan preseason tour squad, including 18‑year‑old Japanese midfielder Yamamoto Tensho on loan from Gamba Osaka. The itinerary featured a friendly against Cerezo Osaka on 29 July and a match versus FC Tokyo on 1 August, the club’s first visit to Japan since 2022, aimed at expanding its Asian profile. The tour proceeded as planned. On 30 July the team took part in a “BVB Street Soccer Series” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza, with eleven first‑team players, including Tensho, engaging in a youth tournament and fan activities. The following day Dortmund travelled to the Japan National Stadium for the scheduled friendly against FC Tokyo. Coach Niko ~~Kovac~~ Kovač rotated the squad, resting or omitting regulars such as Julian Ryerson, Gregor Kobel, Marcel Sabitzer, Nico Schlotterbeck and Emre Can. The match, streamed on Sky, DAZN and BVB‑TV, was delayed by 20 minutes after heavy rain in the 33rd minute. After play resumed, Fabio Silva scored in the 54th minute, giving Dortmund a 1‑0 victory that they held to the final whistle. ~~The game suffered a~~ A second interruption occurred when fireworks from a nearby baseball stadium added noise. Mid‑fielder Carney Chukwuemeka suffered a suspected knee ~~injury~~ bruise early – after eight minutes – and was ~~withdrawn, prompting concerns about his fitness. Coach~~ withdrawn; Kovač ~~praised the performance but~~ called it a minor pre‑strain and said further examinations would follow in Dortmund, leaving his ~~recovery must be monitored.~~ season availability uncertain. Dortmund reported roughly €5 million in revenue from the six‑day tour, described fan enthusiasm as “black‑yellow euphoria,” and secured several new Asian sponsorship partners. Club officials said future Asian trips will target South Korea and India. Dortmund will next face Arsenal in London before a final pre‑season fixture against AS Roma and the German Supercup against Bayern Munich on 22 August. ~~The club later reported that the six‑day tour generated roughly €5‑6 million in revenue, sparked strong fan enthusiasm across Japan and secured several new Asian sponsorship partners.~~

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