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One of Europe's biggest football clubs just trolled Donald Trump in a powerful tweet
One of Europe's biggest football clubs just trolled Donald Trump in a powerful tweet
Tom MurrayJan 26, 2017, 18:08 IST
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Dortmund fans celebrate on the famous southern tribune prior the Europa League quarterfinal 1st leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC in Dortmund, Germany, Thursday, April 7, 2016.Martin Meissner / AP / Press Association Images
Borussia Dortmund's stadium, Westfalenstadion, is one of the most intimidating in world football.
So ear-splittingly noisy is the stadium's epic south stand (Europe's largest free-standing grandstand) that it has an alternative moniker: "The Wall."
The west German club used this nickname to comedic effect on Thursday morning in a Twitter post that appeared to be a jibe at President Donald Trump's plans to build a wall between the US and Mexico.
It isn't the first time Dortmund has made a political point on immigration. In 2014, the club's fans joined others around Germany in supporting refugees fleeing war and poverty.
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In this Oct. 25, 2014 file photo Dortmund supporters hold a banner prior the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between BvB Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 in Dortmund, Germany. Traditional rivalries are being set aside for common cause as German football clubs and fans show their support across the country’s stadiums for refugees fleeing war and poverty.AP Photo / Frank Augstein
