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Opinion: Relegation reality check good for Germany

Nations League relegation is the knock on effect of Germany’s four-year fall from grace. If it speeds up Joachim Löw’s rebuilding process though, it could be a blessing in disguise, writes DW’s James Thorogood.Germany's fate in the first rendition of the UEFA Nations League was decided long before the final whistle in Feyenoord on Friday …

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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev sets up last four clash with Federer

Alexander Zverev set up a last-four clash against Roger Federer in London after seeing off John Isner 7-6, 6-3 on Friday. Novak Djokovic will face Kevin Anderson in the other semi-final ahead of Sunday’s final.Zverev played American giant Isner knowing a win by any scoreline would take him through to the semi-finals of the season-ending …

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Germany: Could this crop of youngsters force Joachim Löw's hand?

Could the crop of youngsters breaking into the national team force a changing of the guard faster than Joachim Löw is planning? The game against Russia will have some of the veterans looking over their shoulders.There was no Thomas Müller or Mats Hummel. Head coach Joachim Löw chose to rest Toni Kroos and didn't even …

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Opinion: Lausanne, we have a problem!

Calgary voters have clearly rejected the idea of bidding to host a second Winter Olympics in the Canadian city. If you can’t sell the Games to Calgary, the Olympics are in serious trouble, writes DW’s Chuck Penfold.More than 56 percent of the Calgarians who voted in Tuesday's plebiscite on whether to bid to host the …

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Jadon Sancho turned down Bayern Munich to enjoy life at Borussia Dortmund

English teenager Jadon Sancho chose Borussia Dortmund over Bayern Munich, the Bavarian club have admitted. And he won’t likely be the last one as Dortmund focus their scouting efforts on English youth.Bayern Munich's explosive press conference last month made headlines for many reasons but one moment was especially peculiar. Asked by a reporter from German …

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Opinion: The game the Bundesliga needed

Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich delivered one of the all-time great games on matchday 11. For DW’s Jonathan Harding it was not just a timely match for the clubs, but also the Bundesliga.Games between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been marketed as the Bundesliga's showcase fixture, but in recent years they have served simply …

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Lewis Hamilton claims pole in close Brazil qualifying

Lewis Hamilton only narrowly edged out Sebastian Vettel in an extremely tight qualifying session in the Brazil. Less than two tenths of a second separated the front four.Mercedes and Ferrari seem very evenly matched going into Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Just 0.175 seconds separated Lewis Hamilton on pole position and Kimi Raikkonen in fourth during …

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Dortmund beat Bayern in 'Klassiker' worth the name

Borussia Dortmund have turned the tables on Bayern Munich to win a thrilling encounter at the top of the Bundesliga. BVB stretch their lead over the Bavarians to seven points in the process.Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Bayern Munich (Reus 49', 67', Alcacer 73' – Lewandowski 26', 52') In one of the most thrilling games in recent …

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Cavalier Leverkusen look to make ground on rock solid RB Leipzig

Der Klassiker isn’t the only big Bundesliga clash this weekend. Bayer Leverkusen’s recent attacking revival faces another stern test as Heiko Herrlich’s men take on the league’s best defensive outfit, RB Leipzig.There's little denying that most Bundesliga eyes will be on one match in particular this weekend. If you want to find out why you …

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Champions League: Bayern best AEK, Lewandowski poaches a pair

Both goals hailed from a familiar source as Bayern sealed three points at home against rank outsiders AEK Athens. The victory never looked in real doubt, but the performance left much to be desired.Bayern Munich 2-0 AEK Athens (Lewandowski pen 31', 71') Whatever else might be going wrong at Bayern Munich at the moment, Robert …

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Champions League: Hoffenheim stun Lyon with unlikely comeback

It was another flawed performance by Julian Nagelsmann’s side, but this time they rewarded themselves with a point rather than dropping two. Making the knockouts though, looks a long shot.Lyon 2-2 Hoffenheim (Fekir 20', Ndombele 28' – Kramaric 65', Kaderabek 90+2') Hoffenheim have had their moments in Europe this season, and in Lyon they came …

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Vietnam GP to join Formula One calendar

A 5.5 kilometer street circuit in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi will join the Formula One race calendar in 2020. It will be the fourth street race on the schedule and the fourth race to take place in eastern Asia.Vietnam will join the Formula One calendar with a street race in the capital city Hanoi, …

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Champions League: Bayern Munich seek pre-BVB morale boost

A sputtering Bayern Munich go into their fourth Champions League group-stage match hoping to send a message to Borussia Dortmund. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, need a win to maintain any realistic chance of progressing.It hasn't been an easy start to the season for Bayern Munich head coach Nico Kovac, who moved from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer …

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Champions League: Unbeaten Dortmund eye group-stage double over Atletico

Borussia Dortmund have their sights set on preserving their perfect Champions League record when they take on Atletico Madrid. A point would be enough for BVB to book their place in the last 16 with two games to spare.Lucien Favre's charges made a statement by handing Atletico their biggest defeat in Diego Simeone's near seven-year …

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Simone Biles wins record 13th world championship

Simone Biles has become the first gymnast to win 13 world titles. The American 21-year-old set a new record as she won vault gold at the World Championships in Qatar and could take home another three golds.Superstar Simone Biles became the first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold medals with victory in the …

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Gianni Infantino concerned about FIFA hack

The FIFA boss has expressed concern about potentially damaging media reports after the world football’s governing body was reportedly targeted by hackers. Confidential information could be published as early as Friday.According to FIFA, the organization has been confronted by questions referring to and containing internal information, hence Infantino's concern. "My job involves discussions and the …

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German Cup: Borussia Dortmund welcome Union Berlin again, Schalke face Cologne

The only unbeaten sides in professional German football meet in the second round of the cup as Borussia Dortmund host second-division Union Berlin. Elsewhere, Schalke travel to Cologne while RB Leipzig host Hoffenheim.On 26 October 2016, over 12,000 Union Berlin supporters traveled west to see their second-division team take Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund to penalties …

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