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Gina Lückenkemper claims silver in Berlin
German sprinter Gina Lückenkemper claimed silver in the women’s 100 meters in front of home support in Berlin. The 21-year-old is the first German athlete to medal in the event since Verena Sailers in 2010.While she fell 14 hundredths of a second short of taking gold, Gina Lückenkemper celebrated the crowning moment of her young …
Egyptian Football returns to stadium next month
Fans were not allowed to attend matches for years
American billionaire Stan Kroenke seeking complete control of Arsenal
Stan Kroenke appears to have ended one of English sport’s longest ownership tussles and is set to take control of Arsenal. But the US sports mogul’s takeover has not gone down well with fans of the Premier League club.Three days before the start of a new Premier League season, a statement from Kroneke’s company KSE …
Berlin hosts Europe’s best in 2018 Athletics Championship
Team Germany hopes to win big in shot put and javelin for the home crowd in Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Russia’s federation is still barred from international competition, but 29 of its athletes were cleared to participate.The European Athletics Championship began in Berlin on Monday, with 1600 athletes from 51 European countries participating. Seven reigning Olympic champions, …
Egypt’s ambassador to Azerbaijan welcomes national junior rhythmic gymnastics team
Training camp comes in framework of EGF’s preparation to upgrade current under 16 junior team to senior criteria
Mario Gomez announces international retirement
Mario Gomez has called time on his Germany career after 11 years, 78 caps and 31 goals. The striker is the second of Germany’s World Cup 2018 squad to call it quits after Mesut Özil.The Stuttgart forward announced his decision on social media on Sunday, saying that after finally fulfilling his dream of playing at …
Toni Kroos named German footballer of the year
Another Champions League win at the end of another season of excellence has seen Toni Kroos named German player of 2017/18. Jupp Heynckes and Dzsenifer Marozsan were also recognised by the German football media.The Real Madrid midfielder was announced as the best German men’s player of last season by Kicker magazine on Sunday and succeeds …
FIFA eWorld Cup 2018: How does it compare to the ‘real’ game?
It has millions watching around the world and some of football’s biggest stars on show. But everything is a little different in the world of eSports. DW’s Matt Pearson went to watch the FIFA eWorld Cup to find out more.As midday approaches in the midst of a London heatwave, small clusters of people mill about …
Adam Peaty breaks own world record in 100 meter breaststroke
Adam Peaty shaved 0.13 seconds off his own world record in the 100 meter breastroke at the European Championships. The British swimmer clocked a time of 57.00 seconds in Glasgow.Adam Peaty broke his own world record as he clinched the ninth European title of his career at the European Championships in Glasgow on Saturday. Read …
Doctors speak positively about F1 legend Niki Lauda’s recovery
Doctors are optimistic about Formula One legend Niki Lauda’s recovery following an emergency six-hour lung transplant. A more comprehensive update will be released at a later date.The 69-year-old had been in “extremely critical” condition before undergoing the surgery in Vienna on Thursday. Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery Walter Klepetko, who performed Lauda’s surgery …
Juan Mata: ‘Common Goal is not about me, it’s about making a real impact’
Since its launch last year, Common Goal has kept on growing – largely thanks to the work of leading ambassador Juan Mata. The Manchester United and Spain midfielder told DW why this work matters so much.DW: Juan Mata, what was it that drove you to seek out something like Common Goal or what was it …
Official Pyramids channel grabs attention as Egyptian Premier League kicks off
With the start of the Egyptian Premier League’s 2018/2019 season, Pyramids satellite channel, set to open on Friday, grabbed the attention of everyone, as a large number of football stars agreed to present numerous programmes on the new channel. Saudi investors, including the ex-honorary president of Al Ahly club and president of the General Sports …
Egyptian Premier League’s market value rises by EGP 941m
Pyramids FC made revolutionary changes in Egypt
Matthias Sammer calls for major changes at the DFB
Matthias Sammer has called for major changes at the DFB after Germany’s disappointing performance at the World Cup. The former Germany player said some of the problems were of a structural nature.Matthias Sammer has never been one to mince his words, and he was typically outspoken when he addressed the federation of German football coaches’ …
Max Meyer gets his big money move to the Premier League. But at what cost?
The former Schalke star is expected to sign for Crystal Palace this week, putting an end to a protracted transfer saga. With question marks over his attitude, the player may need to prove himself in more ways than one.It would be interesting to ask Roger Wittman precisely where he believes Crystal Palace rank among Europe’s …
Berlin, Glasgow set to host first European Championships
The first edition of the new multi-sport event is to be split between Glasgow and the German capital, with Berlin to host the athletics. The event brings together a combination of various continental sports competitions.The idea is to make it just like a mini Olympics. An array of sporting competitions are joining forces this summer …
German football is at a crossroads
A year ago, all appeared to be well in German football. Now, in view of the failure to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup in Russia, coaches are trying to figure out how things went so terribly wrong.It’s been more than a month since South Korea sent the national team crashing out …
Max Meyer’s search for a big-money move goes on
The former Schalke player has been left without a club on the eve of a new Bundesliga season. Once touted as one of Germany’s greatest prospects, he may be in danger of stalling his career with unrealistic demands.”Christian, before we start, we need to determine whether we’re talking about the same player, then you can …
Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge renews call for 50+1 rule to be abolished
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has again called for the 50+1 rule in German football to be abolished. The Bayern Munich chairman said that the rule is making it difficult for German teams to compete in Europe.Speaking in Miami at the end of Bayern Munich’s US tour, club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge made his strongest call so far for …
Opinion: Geraint Thomas is the right winner
Many fans booed Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas simply because he is a teammate of doping suspect Chris Froome. This was unfair, writes DW’s Joscha Weber.As three exciting weeks drew to a close on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday, Geraint Thomas celebrated this first Tour de France title. The lap of honor on …
Geraint Thomas wins Tour De France as Alexander Kristoff takes final stage
Norwegian rider Alexander Kristoff won the prestigious final stage of the 2018 Tour de France but the day belonged to Britain’s Geraint Thomas, who was crowned the overall winner in Paris.Welsh rider Geraint Thomas of Britain’s Team Sky was crowned the winner of the 2018 Tour de France with Alexander Kristoff (Norway/Emirates) winning the 21st …
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins the Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamiton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix to increase his lead in the drivers’ standings. His closest challenger, Sebastian Vettel, came in second ahead of his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen, who finished third.Lewis Hamilton, who started from pole position, cruised to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead at …
Formula 1: Hamilton takes pole in Hungary, Force India in financial strife
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton dealt best with dramatic stormy conditions to claim pole for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Force India’s drivers will also take their place, despite the team entering administration.Sitting in fourth after his first two efforts, Hamilton produced a brilliant final lap and will lead an all-Mercedes front row, after teammate Valtteri Bottas …
Tour de France: Demare sprints to stage 18 win, Thomas retains yellow jersey
A perfectly-timed sprint from Arnaud Demare secured the French rider a win in stage 18 of the Tour de France. Further back, Briton Geraint Thomas tightened his grip on the yellow jersey.Points classification leader Peter Sagan, who endured a difficult time on Wednesday, took charge with about 10km to go but as the Slovakian dropped …
Four historical football transfer deals in 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo (most expensive player in Italian Serie A) Portugal’s star, Cristiano Ronaldo, 33, made a big move from La Liga team Real Madrid to Serie A giant Juventus in the 2018 summer transfer window with a huge transfer fee of €117m, marking the most expensive deal in the history of Italian football. Ronaldo’s transfer …
Hassan Fahmy ‘the annoying fan’: My dream is to become a singer, I am a camera addict
In all the social and sporting events in Egypt, you find a tall, dark-skinned man with signs of misery and fatigue, who keeps chasing the camera anywhere, whether in a football stadium, basketball courts, tennis pitches, or any other games, as well as at funerals and weddings. Hassan Fahmy is present—carrying his microphone and shouting …
When sports challenge belonging to a homeland
Egyptian Karim Abou Qoura saddest for Bahrain’s loss against Egypt
RB Leipzig start second crack at Europe early
While most Bundesliga clubs have another month to finalize plans, RB Leipzig must start again on Thursday. After making their European debut last term, the Red Bulls now face BK Häcken in a Europa League qualifier.The end of July is usually a time when sides are working on the training ground to improve fitness, tweak …
Bayern Munich: Who is new signing Alphonso Davies?
Nearly 20 years after Bayern Munich signed Owen Hargreaves, they have bought another player from Canada. In Alphonso Davies, Bayern have landed probably the most exciting player ever to come out of the Great White North.Alphonso Davies is a left-sided attacker blessed with plenty of pace and dribbling talent, which he’s shown off with Major …
Bayern Munich confirm signing of Canadian wonderkid Alphonso Davies
After much speculation, Bayern Munich have announced the signing of highly-rated Canadian youngster Alphonso Davies. The 17-year-old has already made a big impact in his short career with Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.Davies, who is versatile but most comfortable on the left wing, has signed a deal with the German champions until 2023, Bayern confirmed …