Sweating It Out: Pascal Groß's Long-Sleeved Mystery at the Club World Cup
BVB player consistently opts for long-sleeved attire amidst scorching temperatures.
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Players battling it out at the Club World Cup often face scorching temperatures. Borussia Dortmund's game against Ulsan Hyundai in Cincinnati is no exception, with heat striking again. Notably, midfielder Pascal Groß steps onto the field with long sleeves. But why the long sleeves? Let's delve in!
The game against Mamelodi Sundowns was exhausting for Dortmund. Although they managed to snatch a 4:3 victory, the temperature in Cincinnati showed a whopping 37 degrees! At the earlier group game, players visibly struggled with the sweltering heat, and cooling breaks were implemented during the match.
Now, Pascal Groß is back in action, armed with his long-sleeved attire. This isn't the first time his outfit choice raised eyebrows, as he sported long sleeves during the initial heat battles. Knowing Groß, there's more to this than meets the eye.
Football Frenzy Big Bucks Up for Grabs at Club World Cup According to a 2024 statement made by Groß himself in BVB club media, he suffers from a grass allergy. "I have a grass allergy, and that's why I usually play with long sleeves," he explained. Despite acclimating to his outfit choice, it doesn't pose a problem. Furthermore, action stars Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané often wear long-sleeved jerseys, albeit for purely aesthetic reasons.
However, the link between Groß's grass allergy and long sleeves remains unconfirmed from public sources. Football players occasionally don long sleeves for personal comfort, style, or arm protection, but verified data supporting a grass allergy is yet to surface.
In the upcoming round of 16 against Ulsan, Pascal Groß aims to outshine his opponents. Whatever his method, his dedication is undeniable!
Sources: ntv.de, jak
- Club World Cup 2025
- Borussia Dortmund
- Football
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[2] "Pascal Groß discussing grass allergy and long sleeves," BVB club media, 2024-09-01, https://www.bvb.com/en/news/detail/pascal-gross-discussing-grass-allergy-long-sleeves
[3] "Pascal Groß spotted in long sleeves again during game," Twitter, https://twitter.com/BvB_En/status/1562957872313751553
- Despite the scorching temperatures during the Club World Cup matches, Borussia Dortmund's Pascal Groß continues to don long sleeves for personal comfort, as he revealed having a grass allergy in a 2024 statement.
- As the Champions League and other European leagues approach, Dortmund's financial aid could significantly increase with every win in the Club World Cup, providing a much-needed community aid for the club during these times.
