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Big upsets bring excitment to the Women’s Bundesliga
The Women’s Bundesliga provided quite the spectacle with two shocking upsets involving Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg. Werder Bremen celebrated a passionate first victory, and Sassuolo are overachieving in Italy. SOURCE: DW News
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Thailand to host top world badminton events in 2022
Thailand is set to host the the world’s top badminton events next year after being chosen as the location for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup finals. The Thomas Cup is the men’s team event, and the Uber Cup is for the women’s teams. The tournament is set to take place in Bangkok between May 8-15. This is the 2nd…
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Borussia Dortmund: Reus, Haaland score but Malen must wait
Marco Reus and Erling Haaland were on the scoresheet again as Borussia Dortmund eased past Mainz. But the third member of their attacking trio, new big money signing Donyell Malen, is not yet off the mark in the league. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga live: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
The Bundesliga returns after an international break with a meeting of the top two. Can Leverkusen prove to be geunine title contenders, or is it another false dawn. Follow all the live buildup here. SOURCE: DW News
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Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham: How to make the complete midfielder
Jude Bellingham has packed more in to his career at 18 than many players do in decades. DW takes a trip back to his home town to find out how the Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder became the player he is. SOURCE: DW News
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Christian Streich and Jürgen Klopp criticize Saudi takeover of Newcastle United
Freiburg coach Christian Streich says the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle United is “unbelievable”. The outspoken coach has been joined by Jürgen Klopp in criticizing a deal that’s unthinkable in German football. SOURCE: DW News
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Germany qualify for World Cup — Jamal Musiala’s former coach: ‘He still calls me sir’
Jamal Musiala became Germany’s youngest-ever male goalscorer in a competitive match on Monday as World Cup qualification was sealed. His former coach told DW about Musiala’s path from English talent to German star. SOURCE: DW News
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Germany win in wet Skopje to secure 2022 World Cup spot
Thanks to a big win over North Macedonia, Germany have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A lot has changed since their last meeting. SOURCE: DW News
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Hansi Flick’s effect on Germany becomes clearer with victory over Romania
Germany overcame Romania with less gloss than in recent performances. Nevertheless, it is increasingly clear that Hansi Flick has changed the direction of this side. One more win will secure World Cup qualification. SOURCE: DW News
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Saudi Arabia and Newcastle United: Deal follows Qatari agreement and assurances to Premier League
After Saudi Arabia resolved a dispute with Qatari broadcaster BeIN Sports, a Saudi-led consortium has taken over Newcastle United. The purchase – condemned by human rights campaigners – could not happen in Germany. SOURCE: DW News
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Saudi Arabia and Newcastle United: Would a takeover be possible in the Bundesliga?
After Saudi Arabia resolved a dispute with Qatari broadcaster BeIN Sports, the Kingdom is set to lead a takeover of Newcastle United. Such deals are common in England’s Premier League – but not in the German Bundesliga. SOURCE: DW News
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New sexual misconduct allegations in women’s football
Footballers in Australia and Venezuela have revealed harassment and sexual abuse within their respective countries. The new claims comes in the wake of a sexual misconduct case in the US. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Protests, political messages as some ultras return
A change in Germany’s COVID-19 strategy means some stadiums see full capacity, with masks not being obligatory anymore. While some groups have criticized the new concept, others returned after a 19-month-absence. SOURCE: DW News
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Women’s Bundesliga: Deja vu for Wolfsburg hands Bayern Munich title advantage
Freiburg had failed to win a point all season but once again they have put a serious dent in Wolfsburg’s title hopes after a draw on Saturday. Elsewhere in women’s football, there are disturbing allegations in the NWSL. SOURCE: DW News
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German reunification: What happened to East Germany’s top football clubs?
After German reunification, East Germany’s top football clubs were integrated into the Bundesliga pyramid. But they struggled to compete and some huge names have slipped down the leagues. SOURCE: DW News
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‘Stasi club’ BFC Dynamo: What happened to the record East German champions?
With the anniversary of German unification on Sunday, the 10-time East German champions are languishing in the fourth division. BFC Dynamo are a unique club battling with the specters of past and present. SOURCE: DW News
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Antisemitic incidents mar Union Berlin’s win over Maccabi Haifa
A pro-Israel group says its members suffered antisemitic abuse during Union Berlin’s Conference League game against the Israeli champions. The fans were in a block next to the away end at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: Leroy Sané all smiles in big Bayern Munich win
Bayern Munich got the win expected of them at home against Dynamo Kyiv, but it was the performance of former Schalke winger Leroy Sané that caught the eye. SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup every two years? A reform that could divide football
FIFA wants to hold a World Cup biennially instead of every four years. Europeans and South Americans are strictly against it, while other continents are open to the planned reform. SOURCE: DW News
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‘Farewell and a new start’: Freiburg say goodbye to historic Dreisamstadion
After 67 years, Freiburg bid farewell to their beloved stadium in style. In October, they will move into a new, modern arena, but the memories of one of Germany’s most iconic football grounds will remain. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: World Cup every two years is money over meaning
Bigger goals, tighter shorts in women’s football, scrapping draws, the Video Assistant Referee; FIFA has made some controversial, offensive, divisive and bizarre proposals in recent years. But few have caused as much discussion as the scheme to play the World Cup twice as often. Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now head of global development for football’s governing body, has become…
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Bundesliga: Alphonso Davies revels in new role as Bayern dust off Greuther Fürth
Bayern Munich made light work of Bundesliga newcomers Greuther Fürth on Friday night, winning 3-1. The game was notable for a new, advanced role for Alphonso Davies, who thrived as a wide forward. SOURCE: DW News
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Orban-backed football club causing a stir in Slovakia
An ethnic Hungarian football club is thriving in Slovakia’s top-flight league, thanks partly to funding from the Hungarian government. DW visited the club, DAC, as they faced off against rivals Slovan Bratislava. SOURCE: DW News
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FENIX Trophy: Amateur clubs competing in alternative European Super League
Six months after the attempt to launch a European Super League, another new European football tournament started on Wednesday night. Among the participants in the FENIX Trophy are HFC Falke and FC United of Manchester. SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup Qualifying: Lea Schüller’s four-goal heroics paper over Germany’s cracks
Germany downed Serbia in dominant fashion to maintain their unblemished record in 2023 World Cup qualifying. The 5-1 win only tells half the story of a side still struggling to play to their full potential. SOURCE: DW News
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Robert Lewandowski wins Golden Shoe after prolific Bayern Munich season
Named the best male footballer in the world in 2020, Robert Lewandowski has now been officially crowned the most prolific goalscorer in Europe last season. The Bayern Munich man seems to improve with age. SOURCE: DW News
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Werder Bremen’s big restart suffers derby blow against Hamburg
Werder Bremen’s first relegation since 1981 was the inevitable result of poor business management and coaching errors. On Saturday night, the club’s grand plans for a brighter future suffered a derby day setback. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: What’s behind Jesse Marsch’s slow start at RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig followed up heavy losses to Bayern Munich and Manchester City with an unfulfilling draw against Cologne. Off to their worst start since their 2016 promotion, new coach Jesse Marsch has much to sort out. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: Manchester City hit RB Leipzig for six
Jesse Marsch’s debut as RB Leipzig head coach was more than disappointing as the Bundesliga side were outplayed and outscored by a ruthless Pep Guardiola team. SOURCE: DW News
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Sheriff Tiraspol: The Champions League club without a country off to a winning start
Sheriff Tiraspol from breakaway Moldovan region Trans-Dniester, or Transnistria, beat exiled Shakhtar Donetsk on their Champions League debut on Wednesday. Sheriff’s name offers a clue to their murky but successful past. SOURCE: DW News
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