
Former Netherlands Striker Details Ordeal with Heart Inflammation, Leading to Retirement After In-Match Cardiac Arrest
Bas Dost, ex-Wolfsburg and Frankfurt striker, retired at 36 after a shocking 2023 collapse. He called his heart inflammation recovery "maddening" and a "dramatic slap in the face" from failed comebacks

The Bundesliga, officially known as the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) Bundesliga, is Germany’s premier professional football league and a powerhouse in European football. Founded in 1963, it features 18 clubs competing in a 34-match season from August to May for the coveted Meisterschale trophy, UEFA Champions League qualification, and to avoid relegation to 2. Bundesliga. Renowned for its high-scoring matches, vibrant fan culture, and world-class stadiums, the Bundesliga is celebrated for its accessibility, with affordable tickets and packed stands, exemplified by Borussia Dortmund’s iconic “Yellow Wall.”






