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Donald Trump holds up a football shirt emblazoned with 'Trump 26' in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

World Cup 2026: Could cohost politics have an impact?

United States of AmericaJune 11, 2025
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Reports & Analysis

Lina Magull dribbling the ball in an Inter kit on May 10, 2025

Former Germany star Magull reveals mental health struggles

Former Germany star Magull reveals mental health struggles

The former Germany player says she has recovered her passion both for football and life after a bout of depression.
GermanyJune 11, 2025
Marco Sturm

German hockey hails Sturm appointment as Boston Bruins coach

German hockey hails Sturm appointment as Boston Bruins coach

Former fellow players and officials back home will be closely followng his progress as Germany's first NHL coach.
United States of AmericaJune 6, 2025
Two female kung fu artists in black and red robes demonstrate martial art poses

Chinese kung fu girl group breathes new life into ancient art

Chinese kung fu girl group breathes new life into ancient art

Stunning videos on social media have inspired young women and girls to take up the ancient Emei fighting technique.
ChinaJune 5, 20256 images
Isaiah Hartenstein celebrating in an OKC jersey

Hartenstein vying to become second German to win NBA title

Hartenstein vying to become second German to win NBA title

Dirk Nowitzki was the first German to win an NBA championship. Isaiah Hartenstein is a good bet to become the second.
GermanyJune 4, 2025
A night-time view of a PSG supporter running through a deserted backstreet. A cloud of tear gas is seen in the background

Violence erupts in Paris after PSG Champions League victory

Violence erupts in Paris after PSG Champions League victory

Violence marred Parisian fans' celebrations following PSG's first Champions League victory.
FranceJune 1, 202501:58 min
Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi (C) is lifted up as Paris Saint-Germain's players and staff celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League final

PSG and Qatar finally reach Champions League summit

PSG and Qatar finally reach Champions League summit

Many predicted instant success when Qatar bought PSG. They've now won the big one but what does it mean for football?
FranceJune 1, 2025
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Bundesliga

The Bundesliga is Germany's top-flight professional football league. The men's 18-team league kicked off more than 60 years ago, in 1963, while the women's, formed in 1990, has 12 teams.

Erik ten Hag

Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as head coach

Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as head coach

Dutchman Erik ten Hag is promising to deliver "dominant, attractive football" to Bayer Leverkusen's fans.
GermanyMay 26, 2025
Xabi Alonso

Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso confirmed as new Real Madrid coach

Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso confirmed as new Real Madrid coach

The former midfield star returns after leading Bayer Leverkusen to a historic domestic treble.
GermanyMay 25, 2025
Arminia Bielefeld - VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 to win German Cup

Stuttgart beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 to win German Cup

Third Division winners Bielefeld had their dreams dashed by Stuttgart, who lifted their fourth ever German Cup.
GermanyMay 24, 2025
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One move ahead — a daughter's fight for her father

Nievevska Torres, 14, plays chess in Lima to fund her title defense — while her dad fights cancer by her side.
June 6, 202512:34 min
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Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev smiles in the pool with his goggles on his forehead

Enhanced Games world record claim: What does it mean?

An event dubbed "Olympics on Drugs" and backed by the Trump family has moved a step closer to becoming reality.
United States of AmericaMay 24, 2025
Abdul Gafar Yakubu Deeko, wearing a white soccer jersey, sits in his living room as he speaks to DW's reporter

How fake agents ruined a Ghanaian football player's life

"Football trafficking" in Africa involves "agents" offering young football players fake contracts in Europe or Asia.
GhanaMay 18, 202502:56 min
Bayern Munich fans holds up a large banner as the team plays on the pitch

Bayern Munich silent on Rwanda as pressure grows

Months after promising to investigate a deal with Rwanda labeled as "responsible for misery," Bayern have done nothing.
GermanyApril 23, 2025