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The Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony — live blog
The postponed 2020 Olympic Games officially start in front of empty stands due to the COVID-19 situation in Japan. Join us for all the updates! SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo 2020: Germany’s men’s football team outclassed by Brazil
The repeat of the 2016 Rio Olympics final saw Stefan Kuntz’s players suffer a defeat to a Brazil team that looked dominant from the opening kickoff. Captain Maxi Arnold was sent off for a second bookable offense. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo 2020: Germany among nations to have gender-balanced flag bearers
For the first time, two flag bearers, one man, one woman, will carry the German flag in the March of Nations at the Olympic Games. While not compulsory, it’s a change that is being encouraged by the IOC: SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympic Games: 41 Thai athletes compete for gold
The pandemic-delayed 2020 Olympics are finally set to get underway in Tokyo on July 23, under heavy Covid-19 restrictions as Japan still battles the virus. But as the Olympic Games are gearing up to begin, Thailand has sent 41 hopeful athletes to compete for the gold medal in Tokyo. Thailand will be competing in 15 events in the Tokyo Olympics:…
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‘We’re not all bad:’ Football ultras supporting Germany flooding-aid efforts
In the wake of the floods in Germany, help has been arriving. In addition to the emergency services, local aid organizations and other volunteers, football fans have been using their organizational abilities to help out. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo 2020: Major sponsor Toyota distances itself from Olympic Games
Japanese carmaker Toyota has announced it will not run Olympics-related TV commercials during the Tokyo Games. The decision underlines how polarizing the Olympics have become in Japan as COVID-19 infections rise. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo 2020: Nigeria pinning basketball hopes on American diaspora
Nigeria are potential Olympic medal candidates with a basketball team made up mainly of US-based players. But some question whether relying on the diaspora is a sustainable long-term model for basketball in the country. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo 2020: ‘Zero fairness’ in Olympic Games preparation
For athletes gearing up for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, preparation has been anything but easy. But there have been huge discrepancies from sport to sport and country to country, and fairness has gone out the window. SOURCE: DW News
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Olympic Games: After doping scandal, Russian athletes take Tchaikovsky to Tokyo
The Olympic Games in Tokyo will be a new experience for Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag. The country’s doping scandal has cast a shadow over their preparations – and will continue to do so in Japan. SOURCE: DW News
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Naomi Osaka: Netflix, nationalism and marketing at the Tokyo Olympics
A month has passed since Naomi Osaka withdrew from the public eye citing depression. The 23-year-old tennis star is set to return to the court at the Olympic Games in Tokyo – and her marketing company is in overdrive. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: The African table tennis star hoping to end Chinese dominance
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Quadri Aruna finally met his match in Chinese master, Ma Long, in the quarterfinals of the men’s singles table tennis tournament. With his speedy forehand power, the Nigerian virtuoso had conquered three top players to reach the quarterfinals of the men’s singles table tennis event, the first time for an African at the Olympic Games.…
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Coming Rome: Italy celebrates Euro 2020 triumph after pandemic nightmare
After a nightmarish couple of years full of lockdowns and human loss, Italy had something to celebrate on Sunday night with victory at Euro 2020. DW’s Alima Hotakie spent the night in Rome and sums up the atmosphere. SOURCE: DW News
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Copa America: Brazil ‘not 100% focused’ as they lose to Argentina
The main storyline of the Copa America final was easy to recognize. Argentina ended their title drought with a 1-0 win over Brazil in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The only goal scorer was Angel Di Maria, who scored with a lovely chip in the 22nd minute. It was the first major title for superstar Lionel Messi with…
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Euro 2020 final: Italy vs. England — All you need to know
Is football coming home, or is it going to Rome? DW has all the buildup here, including all you need to know about the teams, the players, the coaches, the tactics and how they reached the final. Live coverage on Sunday. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Harry Kane reacquaints with old foe Giorgio Chiellini
A key battle of the Euro 2020 final will be between the captains, England’s Harry Kane and Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini. Kane has come a long way since their first meeting in 2015, but Chiellini remains as good as ever. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Tokyo Olympics without fans is the least they can do
“We had no choice,” said Seiko Hashimoto, the head of the Tokyo Olympics Organizing Committee, after announcing the decision to ban spectators from next month’s Games. It’s been clear for several months that foreign visitors would not be able to travel to Japan, but organizers had hoped to allow 10,000 local fans per event in order to create at least…
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Euro 2020: England make history with Wembley win over Denmark
England have reached the final of the European championships for the first time courtesy of a 2-1 win against Denmark in extra-time at the end of another spell-binding Euro 2020 fixture. Relive the action here. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: England vs. Denmark — live blog
A Denmark side inspired by near-tragedy and former glories take on a England, who are hoping to reach their first-ever final at a European championship. Follow all the build-up in DW’s live blog. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Italy survive shootout to reach final in packed out Wembley
Politics and COVID-19 concerns were put to one side at Wembley as Italy beat Spain on penalties in a pulsating contest. The Euro 2020 semifinal was England’s biggest communal event since the pandemic began. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Italy survive shootout to reach Euro 2020 final
Italy have booked their ticket to the Euro 2020 final after holding their nerve in a penalty shootout against Spain. The Azzurri now have their sights set on becoming European champions for a second time. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Italy vs. Spain — live blog
Italy and Spain are set to battle it out for a spot in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley. The Azzurri have looked the part so far, while Spain have struggled to hit fullstride. All the latest in DW’s live blog. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: England vs. Denmark — What you need to know
Denmark look to continue their inspiring Euro 2020 run after the shocking collapse of Christian Eriksen. England, meanwhile, hope to reach their first final at a European championship. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo is Spain’s key to unlocking Italy
Italy are yet to concede a goal from open play in normal time at Euro 2020 and go into Tuesday’s semifinal against Spain as favorites. But, if La Roja are to break them down, then RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo will be key. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Italy vs. Spain — What you need to know
Italy and Spain face off in the fourth consecutive European championship, this time in the semifinals. Italy have looked the part so far, while Spain have often struggled to hit their stride. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Thomas Delaney at the center of Denmark’s inspiring run
Not normally one for scoring goals, Thomas Delaney’s strike set Denmark on course to advance to the semifinals. He is a vocal leader on the pitch who has come up big for Denmark at Euro 2020 in more ways than one. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Spanish machine rolls on to dash Swiss dream
Spain have reached the final four of the European Championship with a shootout victory over Switzerland. The Swiss had threatened to pull off another shock after their victory over France, but Spain make the last four. SOURCE: DW News
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UEFA bans rainbow-colored advertising in Baku and St. Petersburg
EURO 2020 sponsors have been asked not to use rainbow-colored advertising at two quarterfinal venues, Volkswagen announced on Friday. The decision is the latest to cloud UEFA’s message of inclusivity in football. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: UEFA bans rainbow-colored advertising in Baku and St. Petersburg
Euro 2020 sponsors have been asked not to use rainbow-colored advertising at two quarterfinal venues, Volkswagen announced on Friday. The decision is the latest to cloud UEFA’s message of inclusivity in football. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Ukraine united behind Andriy Shevchenko’s team despite ongoing conflict
Since 2014, Ukraine has been embroiled in a military conflict with Russia. Even at Euro 2020, the conflict is ever-present, but Ukraine’s success is uniting the country ahead of an historic quarterfinal against England. SOURCE: DW News
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‘LÖXIT’ and ‘The Tears of Wembley’: German media react to Euro 2020 defeat
The morning after the night before, the German media reacted to Germany’s Euro 2020 exit against England, and to the end of Joachim Löw’s time in charge. DW rounds up the headlines. SOURCE: DW News
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