Soccer

Red Bull spreading wings but no love for Leipzig

RasenBallsport Leipzig have a part they can play in that future, a space they can occupy in the city’s growth. But there will never be room in the beating heart of German football for them. For however long they exist, whether they thrive or not, all that they are and represent will be despised in their home land.

Supporters of Dortmund display banners prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Supporters of Dortmund display banners prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) (Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images)
By Cahair O'Kane