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Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels couldn't resist taking a sly jab at the Premier League, using the infamous term "farmers league" to mock the recent setbacks suffered by English clubs.
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Hummels taunts Premier League teams
Hummels, known for his sharp wit, took to Twitter to deliver his dig at Premier League clubs playing in Europe competition.
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The Dortmund star stated on X, as reported by Daily Mail, "Good harvesting this week my fellow farmers."
The term "farmers league" has often been wielded as a dismissive label to question the quality of a league and its players.
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While traditionally aimed at Ligue 1, Hummels' cheeky use of the phrase highlights the recent woes of English football in European competitions.
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Despite its standing as one of Europe's top five leagues, the Premier League's reputation has taken a hit with recent disappointments.
However, Hummels' jibe comes in the wake of Dortmund's triumph over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, underscoring the competitive edge that German football continues to showcase on the continental stage.
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