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Vietnam looking to take Southeast Asia back to the World Cup
It has been over 80 years since a Southeast Asian nation appeared at the World Cup. Such a dismal record is partly explained by incompetence and corruption, but now Vietnam is in the final round of qualifying for 2022. SOURCE: DW News
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Basketball in Mali: Slow progress in inquiry into sexual abuse
The coach of Mali’s successful under-19 women’s basketball team, Amadou Bamba, is accused of sexually abusing underage girls in his protection. But an official FIBA inquiry into the case has come to a standstill. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Jamal Musiala a player with all the time in the world
Jamal Musiala scored the pick of the goals as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-0 win over Hertha Berlin. While his technical skills are excellent, it’s his maturity, composure and ability to find space that sets him apart. SOURCE: DW News
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‘Intensity, aggression and vertical passes’: Bo Svensson and Mainz ticking all the boxes
On the day Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel faced off in the Premier League, the latest product of Mainz’s coaching school, Bo Svensson, celebrated another win in the Bundesliga. DW’s Matt Ford kept an eye on the Dane. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: ‘He’s a machine’ – Dortmund’s Erling Haaland strikes at the death
Borussia Dortmund Erling Haaland raised the roof with a 91st minute winner against Hoffenheim on Friday night. Marco Rose’s side remain as flawed as ever, but they haven’t lost their ability to entertain. SOURCE: DW News
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The Paralympics: The spotlight shines only briefly
The Paralympics tend to stimulate and accelerate a debate in host cities about accessibility and participation for people with disabilities. But a legacy that lasts beyond the Games is rare. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Brazil claim first golds in track and field
On a packed day of medal events in Tokyo, Brazil started strongly, winning the first golds in both track and field. Friday also bought huge success for China and Great Britain. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: Bayern drawn against Barcelona; Leipzig in ‘Group of Death’
In Julian Nagelsmann’s debut season, Bayern Munich will face a Barcelona side no longer featuring Lionel Messi in the Champions League group stages. Elsewhere, Dortmund, Leipzig and Wolfsburg all learned their fates. SOURCE: DW News
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Highlights of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Day 1
From a German bronze medal win to big upsets in wheelchair rugby there were plenty of highlights from the opening day at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. Recap the best of the action. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Australia off to golden start
Australian cyclist Paige Greco got the Tokyo Paralympics off to a flying start with a gold medal and world record. After a year’s postponement and Tuesday’s opening ceremony, Wednesday sees the real action start. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Alphonso Davies sends support to Refugee Paralympic Team
The parade of nations at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony was led by members of the refugee team, who received a message of support from Bayern Munich footballer and UN ambassador Alphonso Davies. SOURCE: DW News
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Female Afghan athletes successfully evacuated to Australia
Members of the women’s national football team were among a group of female athletes successfully evacuated from Afghanistan. The news was confirmed by FIFAPRO, the association for professional footballers, on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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Gnabry brace hands Nagelsmann first Bundesliga win, Sane booed by fans
Two Serge Gnabry goals in a rollercoaster second half gave Bayern Munich their first Bundesliga win under Julian Nagelsmann. Leroy Sane paid the price for a lackluster first half and was booed off at half-time. SOURCE: DW News
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Blast from the past: Bochum win in the Bundesliga for the first time in 11 years
Newly-promoted Bochum beat Mainz 2-0 in their first Bundesliga home game in over a decade. With a community approach to football and a contender for goal of the season, they’re a welcome addition, SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Dominik Szoboszlai starts to make up for lost time in RB Leipzig win
After a shock defeat in their Bundesliga opener, RB Leipzig stepped up a gear with a 4-0 win over Stuttgart. Victory was a welcome relief for new coach Jesse Marsch, who had a familiar, if frustrated, face to thank. SOURCE: DW News
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Fan rights in Germany: Police databases, surveillance and civil rights protests
German football fans are often labeled violent, despite decreasing rates of football-related offenses. New police data reveals the extent to which the authorities keep track of supporters, infringing their civil rights. SOURCE: DW News
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Afghanistan youth footballer dead after falling from U.S. plane
Afghanistan’s top sports authority has confirmed that youth footballer Zaki Anwari was among the individuals who died falling from an aeroplane departing Kabul on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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Afghanistan youth footballer dead after falling from US plane
Afghanistan’s top sports authority has confirmed that youth footballer Zaki Anwari was among the individuals who died falling from an airplane departing Kabul on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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‘We’ve said goodbye to the women’s team’: Fears in Afghanistan for future of women’s football
With the Taliban back in power in Kabul, there is widespread concern that women in Afghanistan will once again have their freedoms severely curtailed. The women’s national football team and the local league could fold. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: How Matarazzo and Mislintat are shaping a brave new era at Stuttgart
Stuttgart opened their Bundesliga season with a rout of Greuther Fürth. Tougher tests lie ahead, but their coach and sporting director are shaping an exciting new era for an old powerhouse of German football. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Haaland runs riot as Marco Rose wins in style on Borussia Dortmund debut
The Marco Rose era got off to an emphatic start as Borussia Dortmund blew away Eintracht Frankfurt. Erling Haaland was involved in all five goals as the Black and Yellows sent an early message to Bayern Munich. SOURCE: DW News
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Vaccine protest in Dortmund: 50 people return BVB jerseys in protest at stadium entry regulations
Around 50 people returned their Borussia Dortmund jerseys in protest at the club’s stadium entry regulations. Among them were people wearing symbols associated with the extreme right and the ‘Querdenker’ movement. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga live buildup: Gladbach vs. Bayern Munich
The 2021-22 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday with a clash between two of the biggest clubs in Germany. Both sides have new coaches, with Julian Nagelsmann tasked with making it 10 straight titles for Bayern. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: With Julian Nagelsmann at the wheel, can Bayern Munich be stopped?
Julian Nagelsmann is the latest coach tasked with continuing Bayern Munich’s dominance in Germany. The league is desperate for a different winner, but can anyone stop Bayern winning a 10th straight Bundesliga title? SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Time to scrap Olympic medal table
What should count more, gold medals or total medals? The answer is neither, because judging success with a medal table is questionable and promotes nationalism, says DW sports editor Sarah Wiertz. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Closing ceremony live
A Games like no other comes to an end in Tokyo on Sunday with the Olympics closing ceremony. Coronavirus restrictions will mean a very different look for the finale, while the Olympic baton will pass to Paris. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: COVID-19 restrictions, no fans and more questions for the IOC
Though COVID-19 and public outrage loomed large, Tokyo 2020 still possessed the Olympic magic we all know and love. But the IOC won’t always be able to hide behind the athletes’ brilliance, writes DW’s Oliver Moody. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Eliud Kipchoge defends marathon gold
The Kenyan became the first marathoner in four decades to win back-to-back gold medals. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Neeraj Chopra wins India’s first gold medal in 13 years
Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin competition to earn India it’s first Olympic gold medal since 2008. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men’s basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: USA’s Nelly Korda wins women’s golf gold
World number one Nelly Korda finished a strong 17 under par to win the Olympic women’s golf tournament. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men’s basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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