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North and South Korea annouce joint table tennis team at World Championships
The North and South Korean women’s table tennis teams have joined together to form a joint team at the Table Tennis World Championships. The move comes as diplomatic tensions between the two countries thaw.Less than a week after the historic meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in at …
Al Ahly will be among world’s biggest clubs within two years: club marketing manager
Negotiations began at $4m, we eventually obtained double that amount, Serag El-dein says
Bayern Munich’s profligacy kills golden chance for Champions League glory
Bayern Munich have thrown away the club’s best chance of winning the Champions League since their 2013 triumph. Real Madrid were there for the taking, but galling misses at clutch moments proved Bayern’s downfall.Bayern Munich should be on their way to Kiev. The Champions League final has once again slipped through their fingers for a …
Champions League: Karim Benzema double dashes Bayern Munich’s treble dream
Bayern Munich’s quest for another treble under Jupp Heynckes is over after defeat in the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid. A 2-2 draw in Madrid was not enough for the Bavarians, who bow out 4-3 on aggregate.Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Benzema 11′, 46′ — Kimmich 3′, Rodriguez 63′) …
Egyptian Rhythmic Gymnastics player qualifies for Youth Olympics
Egyptian Rhythmic Gymnastics player, Tia Sobhy, qualified for the 2018 Youth Olympics in Argentina, after winning a gold medal in the individual competition of the 14th African Championships for Rhythmic Gymnastics. Sobhy competed with 19 girls from 14 other African countries. The 15-year-old Sobhy qualified along with another two contestants who won silver and bronze …
Germany’s Marco Sturm: ‘We definitely need to forget about the Olympics’
Germany’s hockey team looks rather different ahead of the World Championship. Several players who earned Olympic silver are out and NHL stars are back in. Head coach Marco Sturm speaks with DW about his team’s chances.DW: How big is the pressure to not spoil the newly acquired popularity from your silver medal performance at the …
Bundesliga: Schalke suspend Max Meyer after he accuses club executives of ‘bullying’
Max Meyer has been suspended for the final two games of the Bundesliga season after a Bild interview in which he claimed Schalke executives were “bullying” him. The club has denied Meyer’s allegations.Schalke on Monday suspended impending free agent Max Meyer until the end of the season for comments he made to Bild attacking the …
Salah conflict with EFA seems appears to have ended
Youth minister promises to meet Salah’s demands after Liverpool star’s tweet went viral
ElShorbagy, El Welily claim their first El Gouna International Squash titles
The Egyptian squash player Marwan ElShorbagy defeated on Friday Ali Farag 3-0 to secure the 2018 El-Gouna International Squash title. In the women’s edition, Raneem El Welily defeated her fellow Egyptian title holder Nour El Sherbini 3-1 to win her first El-Gouna title. The seventh edition of El Gouna International Squash kicked off on 20 …
Former Bundesliga winners Kaiserslautern relegated to third division
Kaiserslautern have confirmed their relegation to the third division of German football after losing their 17th game of the 34-match season. The Red Devils won Bundesliga titles in 1991 and 1998.With their 3-2 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Friday, Kaiserslautern confirmed they will finish in one of the bottom two spots in Germany’s 18-team second …
Bundesliga: Kramaric hat trick moves Hoffenheim fourth but Gnabry limps off
A stunning Andrej Kramaric hat trick led in-form Hoffenheim to a 3-1 win over Hannover on Friday, and lifted them in to fourth. But it wasn’t all good news for Julian Nagelsmann’s side, with Serge Gnabry injured early.Hoffenheim 3-1 Hannover (Kramaric 16′, 50′, 86′ — Karaman 24′) They lost two of their most potent attacking …
Turkey’s ‘Imam Beckenbauer,’ Recep Tayyip Erdogan, applies for Euro 2024
Germany and Turkey both want to host Euro 2024 and the deadline for applications is now up. Turkey’s chances are considered decent — because of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and despite his recent human rights record.The Istanbul stadium’s roof shimmers in the sun, the writing on it reflects the light and catches the eye. Basaksehir, …
Europa League: Antoine Griezmann lands sucker punch on Arsenal
Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal reign looks likely to end on a sour note after 10-man Atletico Madrid grabbed a late equalizing away goal through Antoine Griezmann. Marseille made light work of Salzburg in the other semifinal.Arsenal 1 – 1 Atletico Madrid (Lacazette 61′ – Griezmann 82′) A late Antoine Griezmann strike handed Atletico Madrid a huge …
How good are Bayern Munich? Real Madrid loss poses more questions than it answers
Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Real Madrid was a rare chance for Bayern Munich to measure themselves against Europe’s very best. But the 2-1 defeat still leaves many questions unanswered.Over the course of their 23 meetings in European competition, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have become barometers for each other’s success, and the …
Champions League: Ruthless Real Madrid leave Bayern Munich with uphill battle
Bayern Munich face an uphill battle to qualify for their first Champions League final since 2013, after a 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid. Goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio carried Real to the win in a low-quality game.Bayern Munich 1 – 2 Real Madrid (Kimmich 28′ – Marcelo 44′, Asensio 57′) Allianz Stadium, Munich …
14th African Championships for Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline kicks off Thursday
In 2016, Egypt’s under-16 team won 5 gold medals, Egyptian individuals won 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th places
Liverpool-Roma supporter clashes — two arrested, one in critical condition
A man in his fifties, thought to be a Liverpool fan from Ireland, is in hospital after being attacked before Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal. Merseyside police say that two men from Rome have been arrested.Police in Liverpool said that a 53-year-old man from Ireland suffered a head injury before Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Anfield. …
Champions League: Mohamed Salah leads Liverpool dismantling of Roma
Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino stole the show as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Despite the three goal cushion, things could have been much better for Jürgen Klopp’s men.Liverpool 5 -2 Roma (Salah 36′, 45′, Mane 56′, Firmino 61′, 69′ – Dzeko 81, Perotti pen 85′) Anfield, …
Leroy Sané honored in England, now Germany starting berth beckons
Manchester City winger Leroy Sané has been named the English Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year. His next challenge should be snatching Julian Draxler’s Germany starting spot at the World Cup.Germany’s Leroy Sané has been rewarded for a stellar season at English Premier League champions Manchester City by being recognized by his peers …
Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg on course for final after semifinal first-leg win
Wolfsburg’s women can continue to dream of a second treble after a first-leg semifinal win over Chelsea put them in pole position to reach the final. The other semifinal, Manchester City vs. Lyon, finished goalless.German champions VfL Wolfsburg took a huge step towards the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League with a 3-1 win …
Opinion: Cologne have the right tools to come straight back up to the Bundesliga
Despite a battling draw against Schalke, Cologne are on the brink of the sixth relegation in the club’s history. But DW’s Matt Ford thinks the club have taken the right steps to come straight back up.When the defeated Cologne players approached the away end in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin last Saturday, some of the …
Jadon Sancho stars as Borussia Dortmund hammer Bayer Leverkusen
A dazzling display from English teenager Jadon Sancho drove Borussia Dortmund to a 4-0 win over fellow Champions League hopefuls Bayer Leverkusen. Sancho scored the first then set up two as BVB took a firm grip on third.Borussia Dortmund 4 – 0 Bayer Leverkusen (Sancho 13′, Reus 55′, 79′, Philipp 63′) Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund …
Bundesliga Matchday 31 roundup
A narrow win over Freiburg has given Hamburg hope of yet another dramatic escape. Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund bounced back from last week’s derby defeat with a convincing win over Leverkusen, while Bayern beat Hannover.Hamburg 1-0 Freiburg (Holtby 54′) Volksparkstadion, Hamburg It’s surely impossible. Hamburg can’t save themselves again. Or could they? A second-half strike from …
Manuel Neuer returns to Bayern Munich training but faces World Cup fitness race
Manuel Neuer returned to full training with Bayern Munich on Friday after seven months out. But with the World Cup less than two months away, and deputy Sven Ulreich in fine form, he faces a race against time.The good news just keeps on coming for Bayern Munich, with Neuer’s return the latest boost in a …
Manchester City breaks 6 records after winning EPL
Manchester City won the English Premier League title on Sunday after rivals Manchester United stumbled to a 0-1 defeat against West Bromwich Albion. The Citizens become the EPL champions by a 16-point margin with five games yet to be played. Manchester City broke many other records this season, most notably equalising Manchester United’s 2000/2001 record …
Runners defy harsh weather at Earth’s northernmost marathon
Over 60 athletes from over 20 nations, all vying for glory, took part in the 2018 edition of the annual North Pole Marathon which took place at Camp Barneo on Tuesday. The marathon, known as the “world’s coolest marathon,” took place at Camp Barneo, which is dubbed the North Pole Camp, and is located 49 …
Bundesliga: Mainz top Freiburg after VAR drama
Mainz picked up a significant home win against Freiburg as they attempt to avoid the drop. Their victory came as a result of perhaps the oddest penalty decision in the Bundesliga this season.Mainz 2-0 Freiburg (De Blasis 45+7′ pen., 79′) Opel Arena, Mainz One goal defined this relegation six-pointer between Mainz and Freiburg on Monday …
Bundesliga Bulletin: Schalke seal derby win, Sandro Wagner keeps scoring
A Naldo hammer, a hat trick and a trio of German youngsters daring to win a spot on the plane to Russia this summer. From facts to quotes, here’s all you need to know from Matchday 30 in the Bundesliga.Good week for: Kevin Volland, Bayer Leverkusen, Sandro Wagner, Hoffenheim, Domenico Tedesco, Schalke Bad week for: …
Who do Borussia Dortmund turn to with a top-four finish on the line?
With Michy Batshuayi likely to miss the remainder of the season, more salt has been rubbed in Dortmund’s wounds. The question is, how big is the impact on their top-four hopes?Scoring nine goals in 14 outings in all competitions quickly endeared Michy Batshuayi to the BVB faithful, and that’s before the Belgian’s antics on social …
30 goals in one Premier League season: Salah becomes 1st African player to hit mark
England’s giant Liverpool FC settled in third place in the Premier League table after beating Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday thanks to the team’s Egyptian star Mohamed Salah’s superb header from Alexander-Arnold’s cross in the 69th minute. Salah took another step closer to the Golden Boot by scoring his 30th Premier League goal of the …