Dortmund striker Haller on verge of league title after cancer treatment
1 year, 7 months ago

Dortmund striker Haller on verge of league title after cancer treatment

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — From cancer treatment to the brink of a German league title. Not only did he return to playing, he has scored crucial goals to leave Dortmund one game away from ending Bayern Munich’s decade-long streak of Bundesliga titles. “If someone had told me six months ago that I’d be in this position, I wouldn’t have believed it,” Haller told broadcaster DAZN after scoring twice in Sunday’s 3-0 win over Augsburg that put the team atop the standings. So let’s see.” Six months ago in November, Haller was undergoing the second of two operations as part of his cancer treatment. And I think today is the best example that, yeah, it worked.” Haller’s two goals against Augsburg showed his striker’s instinct.

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From beating cancer to firing Ivory Coast to AFCON glory: Sebastien Haller's incredible comeback story
10 months, 1 week ago

From beating cancer to firing Ivory Coast to AFCON glory: Sebastien Haller's incredible comeback story

India Today  

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller became a national hero for the Ivory Coast after guiding his side to their third AFCON title with a late goal against Nigeria in the Final on Monday, February 12. ðŸÆðŸ‡è🇮#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/U5UBCvKlLM — CAF February 12, 2024 Ivory Coast’s emphatic turnaround came with Franck Kessie's header from a Simon Adingra corner, sending the home crowd …

Bundesliga Preview: Dortmund gears up to challenge Bayern again after blowing chance for German title
1 year, 4 months ago

Bundesliga Preview: Dortmund gears up to challenge Bayern again after blowing chance for German title

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund has had the summer to brood on how it blew its chance to dethrone Bayern Munich. It was very exciting.” Falling short last season was a disappointing end to a strong Dortmund challenge led by Bellingham and striker Sébastien Haller, who returned from cancer treatment mid-season. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Bayern has signed England captain Harry Kane …

German Cup: Dortmund crushes fourth-tier TSV Mainz 6-1
1 year, 4 months ago

German Cup: Dortmund crushes fourth-tier TSV Mainz 6-1

The Hindu  

Forward Sebastien Haller scored twice as Borussia Dortmund cruised past fourth tier club TSV Schott Mainz 6-1 on Saturday in the German Cup first round to make a winning start to its domestic season. Dortmund, which last season missed out on claiming the Bundesliga title only by failing to win its final match, enjoyed a fine start and was never …

From Cancer to Bundesliga glory: Dortmund striker Haller on verge of being the King of Germany
1 year, 7 months ago

From Cancer to Bundesliga glory: Dortmund striker Haller on verge of being the King of Germany

The Hindu  

From cancer treatment to the brink of a German league title. Not only did he return to playing, he has scored crucial goals to leave Dortmund one game away from ending Bayern Munich’s decade-long streak of Bundesliga titles. “If someone had told me six months ago that I’d be in this position, I wouldn’t have believed it,” Haller told broadcaster …

Bundesliga: Haller double guides Dortmund closer to first league title in 11 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Haller double guides Dortmund closer to first league title in 11 years

The Hindu  

Striker Sebastien Haller scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat 10-man Augsburg 3-0 on Sunday to take control of the Bundesliga title race going into next week’s season finale. In a one-sided first half, Dortmund had 16 shots on goal to Augsburg’s one and also hit the post through Niklas Suele but could not score even when the host was left …

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund Beat Bayer Leverkusen as Sebastien Haller Makes First Start
1 year, 10 months ago

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund Beat Bayer Leverkusen as Sebastien Haller Makes First Start

News 18  

Borussia Dortmund surged to within three points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 2-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday as Sebastien Haller made his first start since undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. Speaking after the match, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic told broadcaster DAZN “the way he kept the ball alive, kept the defence busy and kept things calm, …

Fit-again Haller to help Dortmund pick up points on the road: Head coach Terzic
1 year, 11 months ago

Fit-again Haller to help Dortmund pick up points on the road: Head coach Terzic

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller is expected to feature again in their Bundesliga match at Mainz 05 on Wednesday, with the fit-again Ivorian’s goals needed to improve their away record in the league. Coach Edin Terzic said Haller, who received treatment and underwent surgeries for testicular cancer that was diagnosed back in July, made his competitive Dortmund debut in the …

Back on the field, Haller hopes to spark Dortmund’s revival
1 year, 11 months ago

Back on the field, Haller hopes to spark Dortmund’s revival

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Sébastien Haller has already faced his toughest challenge of this season, or indeed any season. Eighteen-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has plenty of talent but hasn’t looked quite ready to lead a team of Dortmund’s stature every week. Haller came on against Augsburg with a half hour remaining to replace Moukoko — Modeste was out of the squad …

Gio Reyna scores winner for Dortmund as Haller returns
1 year, 11 months ago

Gio Reyna scores winner for Dortmund as Haller returns

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Gio Reyna scored the winning goal in his first game since the World Cup and signaled he’s blocking out the controversy surrounding him and the U.S. national team. Reyna came off the bench to decide a thrilling game as Borussia Dortmund beat Augsburg 4-3 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, a game that also saw Reyna’s teammate Sébastien …

Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg: England's Jude Bellingham and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens score for hosts
1 year, 11 months ago

Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg: England's Jude Bellingham and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens score for hosts

Daily Mail  

Borussia Dortmund snatched a topsy-turvy 4-3 victory over Augsburg on Sunday with striker Sebastien Haller making a substitute appearance following his cancer treatment. Sebastien Haller came on for the last half hour of Borussia Dortmund's 4-3 win over Augsburg England star Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for the hosts with his fourth goal this season England World Cup star Jude …

Sebastien Haller ‘finally available’ for Dortmund return, says coach Terzic
1 year, 11 months ago

Sebastien Haller ‘finally available’ for Dortmund return, says coach Terzic

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said on Friday striker Sebastien Haller was ready to make his return from testicular cancer in Sunday’s clash with Augsburg. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Terzic said Haller would be in Dortmund’s match-day squad, hinting that the France-born Ivory Coast international may start from the bench, having not played a competitive fixture since May …

Sebastian Haller scores eight-minute hat-trick in Borussia Dortmund return
1 year, 11 months ago

Sebastian Haller scores eight-minute hat-trick in Borussia Dortmund return

Firstpost  

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller on Friday scored three goals in eight minutes in his side’s 6-0 pre-season friendly victory over Basel as he continued his comeback from testicular cancer. Haller was subbed on just after half time in the match, with Dortmund leading 3-0 in the fixture, played in the Spanish seaside town of Marbella. ⚽️ 81' ⚽️ …

Borussia Dortmund's Sebastien Haller Nets Treble in Basel Friendly
1 year, 11 months ago

Borussia Dortmund's Sebastien Haller Nets Treble in Basel Friendly

News 18  

Sébastien Haller scored a hat trick for Borussia Dortmund in a friendly against Basel on Friday in his second game following treatment for testicular cancer. Dortmund won 6-0 in a game which lasted 109 minutes rather than the standard 90 to give more players time on the field. The game against Swiss club Basel was part of Dortmund’s winter training …

Haller hat trick for Dortmund after cancer treatment
1 year, 11 months ago

Haller hat trick for Dortmund after cancer treatment

Associated Press  

MARBELLA, Spain — Sébastien Haller scored a hat trick for Borussia Dortmund in a friendly against Basel on Friday in his second game following treatment for testicular cancer. Dortmund won 6-0 in a game which lasted 109 minutes rather than the standard 90 to give more players time on the field. The game against Swiss club Basel was part of …

Sebastien Haller returns for Dortmund after testicular cancer diagnosis
1 year, 11 months ago

Sebastien Haller returns for Dortmund after testicular cancer diagnosis

Firstpost  

Sebastien Haller, who underwent two operations and four rounds of chemotherapy, trained solo throughout his treatment but did not re-join team training until January. Berlin: Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller came off the bench in a friendly against Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday in Marbella, continuing his recovery from testicular cancer. Haller’s appearance was the first time the Ivory Coast forward …

Sebastien Haller sets his eyes on a January 22 comeback for Borussia Dortmund after winter break
1 year, 11 months ago

Sebastien Haller sets his eyes on a January 22 comeback for Borussia Dortmund after winter break

Daily Mail  

Sebastien Haller is keen to make his debut for Borussia Dortmund, and has set his eyes on a January 22 return against Augsburg, after being diagnosed with a testicular tumour in July 2022. The former West Ham forward is yet to play for the German side, having been forced to withdraw from pre-season training less than two weeks after signing …

Haller in Dortmund’s training squad after cancer treatment
1 year, 11 months ago

Haller in Dortmund’s training squad after cancer treatment

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Sébastien Haller was included in Borussia Dortmund’s squad Friday when the team flew to a winter training camp in Spain, in the latest step toward the Ivory Coast striker’s return to action following treatment for testicular cancer. Haller needed two operations and chemotherapy after the diagnosis emerged in July during a pre-season training camp in Switzerland. Haller …

Sebastian Haller back in training at Borussia Dortmund after cancer treatment
1 year, 11 months ago

Sebastian Haller back in training at Borussia Dortmund after cancer treatment

Firstpost  

Dortmund: Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller is back in training at Borussia Dortmund after nearly six months away from football with testicular cancer. Haller posted pictures Monday of himself training in the gym at Dortmund and said he is looking forward to returning to the field in 2023. Dortmund departs Friday for a winter training camp in Spain before the …

Haller back in training at Dortmund after cancer treatment
1 year, 11 months ago

Haller back in training at Dortmund after cancer treatment

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Ivory Coast striker Sébastien Haller is back in training at Borussia Dortmund after nearly six months away from soccer with testicular cancer. Haller posted pictures Monday of himself training in the gym at Dortmund and said he is looking forward to returning to the field in 2023. Dortmund departs Friday for a winter training camp in Spain …

Dortmund’s Haller has second operation for testicular cancer
2 years, 1 month ago

Dortmund’s Haller has second operation for testicular cancer

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller has undergone a second operation for testicular cancer, which has kept him sidelined this season. “Operation number 2 went well!” Haller wrote on Twitter, adding his thanks to his medical team and that he “can’t wait” to take the next step. The 28-year-old Haller joined Dortmund from Ajax for 31 million euros …

Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller out after testicular tumour found
2 years, 5 months ago

Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller out after testicular tumour found

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has a testicular tumour and has left his new club’s preseason training camp, the Bundesliga side said. “This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and everyone else,” sporting director Sebastian Kehl said in a statement. We’ll do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment.” Dortmund signed …

Borussia Dortmund's Sebastien Haller Leaves Training Camp With Testicular Tumour
2 years, 5 months ago

Borussia Dortmund's Sebastien Haller Leaves Training Camp With Testicular Tumour

News 18  

Borussia Dortmund said on Monday striker Sebastien Haller has left their pre-season training camp in Switzerland after a tumour was found in his testicle. “In the course of intensive medical examinations, a tumour was finally discovered in the testicles during the course of the day," Dortmund said. The entire Borussia Dortmund family wishes Sebastien a full recovery as soon as …

Sebastien Haller diagnosed with testicular tumour after feeling 'unwell' in training
2 years, 5 months ago

Sebastien Haller diagnosed with testicular tumour after feeling 'unwell' in training

Daily Mail  

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that striker Sebastien Haller has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour after falling 'unwell' in training on Monday. Borussia Dortmunf striker Sebastien Haller fell unwell during training on Monday morning He went and had some tests, and it has now been confirmed that he has a testicular tumour Haller only completed his move to Dortmund from …

Borussia Dortmund Sign Sebastien Haller From Ajax
2 years, 5 months ago

Borussia Dortmund Sign Sebastien Haller From Ajax

News 18  

Borussia Dortmund completed the signing of Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller from Ajax on Wednesday as the Bundesliga club looks to fill the void left by the departure of Erling Haaland. Haller, 28, had flown to Germany last month to undergo a medical with Dortmund following the sale of Haaland to Premier League champions Manchester City. “We’re very pleased to …

Borussia Dortmund swoop for Sebastien Haller to fill Erling Haaland void
2 years, 5 months ago

Borussia Dortmund swoop for Sebastien Haller to fill Erling Haaland void

Firstpost  

Borussia Dortmund completed the signing of Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller from Ajax on Wednesday as the Bundesliga club looks to fill the void left by the departure of Erling Haaland. Berlin: Borussia Dortmund completed the signing of Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller from Ajax on Wednesday as the Bundesliga club looks to fill the void left by the departure …

Ajax Star Sebastien Haller Out to Extend Champions League Scoring Streak
2 years, 10 months ago

Ajax Star Sebastien Haller Out to Extend Champions League Scoring Streak

News 18  

Sebastien Haller will be bidding to continue his remarkable scoring record in this season’s Champions League when his Ajax side face Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday. Ajax take on Benfica at the Estadio da Luz as they return to Lisbon, where Haller scored four times on his Champions League debut when the Dutch champions …

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