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Mixed doubles Thai badminton stars retain World Tour Finals crown
Thailand’s mixed doubles, badminton stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai have successfully defended their crown in the World Tour Finals. The duo competed on Sunday in Bali after winning the Indonesia Masters and the Indonesia Open before this week’s finale. They also claimed the Hylo Open in Germany before their trip to Bali. The Thai world number 2 pair made…
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Opinion: Bellingham and Reus can complain all they want, but Borussia Dortmund shot themselves in the foot
Borussia Dortmund were furious at referee Felix Zwayer after their defeat to Bayern Munich. Justifiably so, says Matt Ford, but they ultimately need to look closer to home. They only have their own mistakes to blame. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Mats Hummels handball? Clearly unclear
After a top game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern, the discussion afterwards revolved around a penalty and VAR. The referees themselves are to blame, says DW’s Andreas Sten-Ziemons. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich — live updates
Germany’s top two football teams square off in Dortmund for Bundesliga supremacy. Erling Haaland returns to Dortmund’s lineup as Julian Nagelsmann copes with a thin Bayern squad. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich — live buildup
Germany’s top two football teams square off in Dortmund for Bundesliga supremacy. Erling Haaland could return to the Dortmund’s lineup as Julian Nagelsmann copes with a thin Bayern squad. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Arab Cup 2021: no football fervor in Qatar
With less than a year to go until the start of the World Cup in Qatar, the Arab Cup is providing a test run. A visit to Doha shows there is still a lot of work to do – not least when it comes to the atmosphere. SOURCE: DW News
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Germany brush off Portugal as World Cup 2023 beckons
Three goals in the first half hour helped Germany to a win in Portugal that takes them a step closer to World Cup 2023. It may not have been as emphatic as recent victories but Germany have now won six in a row. SOURCE: DW News
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South African women emerging as a continental football force
For a long time, the country played second fiddle to continental giants Nigeria. Now South African women’s football is reaping the rewards of its Vision 2022 strategy to grow the women’s game. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Ralf Rangnick is Manchester United’s best move in years
After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, English giants Manchester United have appointed German coach Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis. It could prove to be the club’s best decision in years, says DW’s Matt Ford. SOURCE: DW News
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No fans, no coach, players missing: decimated RB Leipzig beaten by Leverkusen
Coronavirus absentees took their toll as RB Leipzig’s disappointing season continued with defeat to Leverkusen in an empty stadium. Diaby and Wirtz excelled for the visitors, Szoboszlai missed a penalty for the hosts. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Bayern Munich AGM revealed a clash of worlds in German football
Motions ignored, speakers rejected, directors jeered — Bayern Munich’s AGM descended into chaos. For DW’s Matt Ford, the scenes exposed a fundamental question at the heart of German football: what does it want to be? SOURCE: DW News
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Germany record biggest World Cup qualifying win yet against Turkey
Germany continued their perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with another huge win, this time against Turkey in Braunschweig. Tuesday’s meeting with Portugal will prove a tougher test. SOURCE: DW News
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European football returning to normal as Germany battles COVID-19
One only has to look at attendance in football stadiums to see the varying impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. Borussia Dortmund fans in Lisbon got one last live look before restrictions at home come into effect. SOURCE: DW News
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Ralf Rangnick, the ‘football professor,’ reportedly to take over Manchester United
The man reportedly set to take charge of Manchester United on an interim basis has a long history in German soccer. His work across the Bundesliga and elsewhere has influenced a generation of German coaches. SOURCE: DW News
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‘Between two countries’: Homecoming for Turkey’s German-born internationals
Miray Cin and Busra Kuru are set to suit up for Turkey in their Women’s World Cup qualifier against Germany. Both German-born and raised, they have contributed to the growth of women’s football in Turkey. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Bundesliga’s full stadiums go against reason as COVID-19 peaks
COVID-19 numbers keep hitting new peaks in Germany, and yet Bundesliga stadiums remain frighteningly full. This is absurd, DW reporter Sarah Wiertz writes. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Hertha Berlin look completely lost
Hertha Berlin slipped to a deserved derby defeat away at city rivals Union. The pitiful, helpless nature of the performance summed up where the club is in 2021, writes DW’s Matt Ford. SOURCE: DW News
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Malen off the mark as Reus helps Borussia Dortmund close gap on Bayern Munich
Big money signing Donyell Malen finally got his first Bundesliga goal, but it was Marco Reus who sealed a Dortmund win that puts pressure on Bayern Munich. But ahead of a crucial few weeks, are BVB in good enough shape? SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Between boycotts and buzz
Criticism of the World Cup in Qatar by human rights activists and fans has not died down. However, one year before the start of the tournament, federations and footballers are focusing more on the sport. SOURCE: DW News
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India set sights on becoming Asian football power
India has become one of Asia’s top 20 football teams, partly thanks to the growth of the Indian Super League. For the country to reach the top 10, more needs to be done in the short, medium and long-term. SOURCE: DW News
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Concern grows after disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Novak Djokovic is the latest tennis star to voice concern about the whereabouts of China’s Peng Shuai. The former Wimbledon champion has not been heard from since accusing a senior government official of sexual assault. SOURCE: DW News
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Bayern Munich plummet down Women’s Bundesliga table
The defending champions conceded top spot in the Women’s Bundesliga after losing to Wolfsburg. The first African Women’s Champions League reaches the semis, and Freiburg connects with fans in new ways. SOURCE: DW News
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Five questions about Hansi Flick’s Germany after perfect start
Germany’s 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign ended with a 4-1 win in Armenia. After seven straight victories under Hansi Flick, DW’s writers answer the five biggest questions about Germany under their new head coach. SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup qualifying: Armenia vs. Germany — live updates
Thomas Müller captains Germany for their final World Cup qualifier against Armenia. With 12 players missing, Hansi Flick has given a few squad players a chance in the starting lineup. Follow all the action with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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‘This is discrimination:’ Challenges of being an athlete from Kosovo
Many Kosovar athletes are world famous and win international competitions, but politics can prevents them from competing. Such obstacles have had a huge effect on their career aspirations and earning potential. SOURCE: DW News
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Löw says goodbye as Germany set new record under Hansi Flick
On a night when Germany beat Liechtenstein to give Hansi Flick the winningest start ever to a Germany head coach, Germany’s past and future collided as former head coach Joachim Löw was finally given a sendoff. SOURCE: DW News
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World Cup qualifying: Germany vs. Liechtenstein — live updates
Already assured of a place in Qatar, Germany gets set to play its final home World Cup qualifier against minnow Liechtenstein. Off the pitch, the camp has been rocked by a COVID-19 infection. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Failures at Bayern Munich and German FA in the COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 rages in Germany, Bayern Munich stars and German FA officials responsible for the national team are setting a terrible example, writes DW’s Marko Langer. Unvaccinated players in the stadium? Please don’t! SOURCE: DW News
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Germany coach Hansi Flick: ‘Quickest way out of pandemic is to get vaccinated’
After Germany and Bayern Munich defender Niklas Süle tested positive for COVID-19, forcing four more teammates to go into quarantine, national team coach Hansi Flick has encouraged his players to get vaccinated. SOURCE: DW News
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Wolfsburg better than last-minute heroics suggest
Wolfsburg is back in business after a last-minute winner against Frankfurt. Cologne sealed a rousing win in a local rivalry and the impact of the Champions League is obvious. SOURCE: DW News
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