DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund fired coach Nuri Sahin on Wednesday, a day after its 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League.

The manager is taking the brunt of the criticism for a poor season but issues off the pitch are as significant as those on it

Under-pressure Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin said he remained optimistic ahead of his side's Champions League clash at lowly Bologna on Tuesday despite their poor Bundesliga form.

Nuri Sahin has been sacked by Borussia Dortmund. Sebastian Widmann/. Borussia Dortmund have sacked head coach Nuri Sahin with the team out of the German Cup and strugg

Borussia Dortmund have parted ways with head coach Nuri Sahin. The 36-year-old, who was appointed in June 2024, has left the club after a 2-1 defeat to Bologna in the Champions League. Dortmund are still well-placed to progress to the next round of the competition but domestically,

Borussia Dortmund have fired coach Nuri Sahin, the German soccer club said on Wednesday, after Tuesday's shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League that stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions.

Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin said he still felt the trust from his players but would talk to club bosses after Tuesday's shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League that stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions.

Sahin was a ball boy at Dortmund before becoming the youngest player to play in the Bundesliga when he made his debut aged 16. He was assistant coach to Edin Terzić last season

Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin failed to receive the full backing of managing director Lars Ricken on Tuesday after the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Bologna. The Germans took the lead in Italy but ended up with a fourth straight defeat in all competitions.