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Lionel Messi wins seventh career Ballon d’Or award
After winning the first international trophy of his career, Lionel Messi took home this year’s Ballon d’Or award. He pipped Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski to the prize. 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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Opinion: Ralf Rangnick could be Manchester United’s best move in years
After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, English giants Manchester United are set to appoint 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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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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Berlin Derby: Union dominate Hertha in controversially-full stadium
Union Berlin celebrated a comfortable derby win over local rivals Hertha to move up to fifth in the Bundesliga. But with coronavirus cases rising, the decision to play in a full stadium leaves a controversial aftertaste. 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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Djokovic concerned 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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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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Armenia vs. Germany: World Cup qualifier live buildup
With several regulars absent due to coronavirus regulations and qualification long since assured, Hansi Flick has a chance to experiment in Germany’s final qualifier for Qatar 2022. Follow all the buildup right here. 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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Ex-Bayern Munich CEO Rummenigge: ‘We made good money from Qatar sponsorship’
As fan criticism mounts, former Bayern CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge has defended the club’s dealings with Qatar. He has also spoken about the importance of Financial Fair Play and the issue of exemptions to the 50+1 rule. 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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Lukas Nmecha: A target man for Wolfsburg and Germany
Wolfsburg’s Lukas Nmecha has been in good form this season, so much so that Germany head coach Hansi Flick has called up the 22-year-old. But what is it that makes Nmecha so special? SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: Julian Nagelsmann returns as Bayern Munich qualify for Round of 16
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat trick to welcome Julian Nagelsmann back to the dugout and send Bayern into the Champions League knockouts. That the performance came after a tumultuous 10 days speaks to Bayern’s quality. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: High-flying Freiburg won’t be shedding its small-club status
Four clubs remain unbeaten in Europe’s top five leagues. In Italy, Napoli and AC Milan are level on points at the top of the table. Liverpool are fighting for a title with a star-studded squad. And then there’s Freiburg. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: High-flying Freiburg won’t be shedding their small-club status
Four clubs remain unbeaten in Europe’s top five leagues. In Italy, Napoli and AC Milan are level on points at the top of the table. Liverpool are fighting for a title with a star-studded squad. And then there’s Freiburg. SOURCE: DW News
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Why Florian Kohfeldt is an astute gamble for Wolfsburg
Months after being sacked by Werder Bremen, Florian Kohfeldt celebrated a win on his coaching debut with Wolfsburg. While the move may be a risk for the Champions League club, it may be an astute gamble on a young coach. SOURCE: DW News
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Andrej Kramaric: An underrated big fish in one of Germany’s smallest ponds
In his six years at the club, Andrej Kramaric has been the man Hoffenheim have turned to in their moments of greatest need. His talents are worthy of bigger stage, but his loyalty is to be admired in the modern age. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2022: Germany drawn in ‘tough group’ with Denmark, Spain and Finland
Germany’s women’s national team have been drawn in Group B for the European Championships in England next July. Germany’s group games will take place in Milton Keynes and Brentford. SOURCE: DW News
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