[Soccer TONG] Dortmund plan Australia tour

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(Reuters) Source: Reuters

Borussia Dortmund’s coaches and mentor is coming to Australia to assist in youth development for Marconi Stallion.


Soccer TONG is a sports segment that proves how everything leads to soccer. In this episode, SBS Korean’s soccer reporter Jun Lee reports German giants Borussia Dortmund plans to scout young players in Australia.

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Dortmund Borussia has signed contract with NPL-side Marconi Stallion to send coaches and mentor from Germany to assist in youth development for Marconi Stallion. Dortmund Borussia is planning to scout at least 3 players from Marconi's youth team to take them to Dortmund's Academy in Germany. World-class facility and assistance is hoped to raise Australian youth players to a level that can compete in world stage

[The full story is available on the podcast]
SBS Korean’s soccer reporter Jun hyung Lee
SBS Korean’s soccer reporter Jun hyung Lee Source: SBS Korean Program

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