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Bayern Munich’s coaching options after Thomas Tuchel turns down the job
Thomas Tuchel appears set to move abroad after rejecting a head coaching offer from Bayern Munich. With Jupp Heynckes to leave at season’s end, DW looks at the candidates in Germany to replace him.This time, Bayern Munich didn’t get their man. According to several reports in Germany, Thomas Tuchel has rejected an offer from the …
Roger Federer to skip French Open after losing No.1 ranking
Roger Federer will be replaced as world number one by Rafael Nadal after a shock loss at the Miami Open. The 20-time Grand Slam winner confirmed that he will skip the clay court season again, including the French Open.Roger Federer will be replaced as world number one by Rafael Nadal after a shock 3-6, 6-3, …
Jadon Sancho: “I could be a role model to people growing up.”
The BVB striker, one of the Bundesliga’s best young talents, opens up about making sacrifices, his football idols and the pressure of social media. Sancho talks to DW only days before turning 18.You’re still such a young athlete. Do you think this is your time? I think I could be a role model to people …
Mats Hummels recovers to lead German resistance against Spain
After a difficult opening phase, Joachim Löw’s back four eventually radiated its usual air of experience and quality. If Germany are to defend their World Cup title, they’ll need get out of the blocks quicker than this.Looking back, Germany can be satisfied with their collective effort. A 1-1 draw against Spain is, after all, not a bad result, and …
How Germany’s players rated against Spain
Thomas Müller earned top marks after scoring Germany’s only goal in their 1-1 draw with Spain in Düsseldorf. Julian Draxler also seized his opportunity after Joachim Löw handed him a start.Marc-Andre ter Stegen — 6 Ter Stegen was defenseless when Rodrigo Moreno snuck in behind Germany’s defense and scored Spain’s first goal. He then came …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs for LA Galaxy
Former Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that he is moving to the United States to finish his career. The news comes after he came to an agreement to sever ties with Manchester United.A full-page ad published in Friday’s edition of the Los Angeles Times read simply: “Dear Los Angeles, You’re welcome,” and was signed …
Football, power and politics at the 11mm Film Festival
The opening night of the festival’s 15th edition featured the screening of “The Workers Cup.” The film is a documentary about the lives of the migrants building the facilities for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Football is an extremely powerful tool that can be used to build bridges between cultures, but it can also be …
5 wrestlers who may succeed iconic Undertaker
They say that everything will come to an end, and if that’s true, then the iconic wrestler the Undertaker’s days may be numbered in the wrestling arena, despite his expected participation in WrestleMania, an annual professional wrestling event held from mid-March to early April. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc (WWE), an American sports entertainment and integrated …
Salah to challenge Ronaldo in Friday friendly
In preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Egyptian national team will face the Portuguese side in an international friendly match on 23 March at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland. All eyes will be on Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo as both players displayed superb performances this …
Opinion: Say no to racists
Racist insults remain part of everyday life in German football stadiums. Expressing one’s emotions on the terraces is a good thing, but you should choose your vocabulary carefully, writes DW’s Andreas Sten-Ziemons.Monkey sounds roar from the stands, dark-skinned players are called damned n******. The referee is reviled for dubious decisions as a damned gypsy, opposing …
German national team gathers ahead of Spain, Brazil friendlies
The German national team has assembled in Düsseldorf ahead of friendlies against Spain and Brazil. These will be the last internationals before coach Joachim Löw names his provisional squad for the World Cup in Russia.Even before the players nominated to his latest Germany squad arrived in Düsseldorf on Tuesday, Joachim Löw warned those on the …
Thomas Tuchel: Bus bombing contributed to Borussia Dortmund departure
Former Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has said that he would still be at the club had it not been for last year’s bomb attack on the team bus. Several players have said that they are still affected by the attack.Former head coach Thomas Tuchel (pictured above) was among those who testified on Monday about the …
Hamburg show promise on Christian Titz’s debut, but face enormous challenge
A young HSV team failed to capitalize on Mainz’s defeat to Frankurt as Hertha Berlin came from behind to win 2-1 at the Volksparkstadion. But there were positives in the first half for new coach Christian Titz.For the optimistic Hamburg fans who welcomed the team bus with chants of “Never second division, HSV!” there was …
VAR to be used at the World Cup, FIFA confirms
Video assistant referee technology (VAR) will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer, despite opposition from fans. The technology has had mixed success since its introduction in Germany last year.The long-awaited decision to use VAR at the World Cup was finally confirmed by FIFA on Friday. The decision comes two weeks …
Naldo: ‘What are three months out when others are battling cancer?’
Schalke defender Naldo is enjoying time at his third German club. In an exclusive interview with DW, the Brazilian talked about his life, former clubs, racism in football and World Cup dreams.DW: How often are you asked about your age? Naldo: (laughs) Often. Very often. It’s part of it though. I’m happy that I still …
Liverpool’s Salah equalises Odemwingie record, writes history in EPL
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah won the EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month award for February. It is the second time this season that the Egyptian winger gained that trophy after winning it last November. Salah scored four goals and provided two assists as Liverpool claimed two wins and a draw in the league last …
German Football Ambassador 2018: Who will succeed Bastian Schweinsteiger?
Last year, Bastian Schweinsteiger was selected as the German Football Ambassador. Who will win this year? Toni Kroos, Per Mertesacker or maybe Dzsenifer Marozsan? Vote for your favorite!Leroy Sane, Toni Kroos or Per Mertesacker. When a footballer moves abroad, some things really change for them because they are more than just professional players. Since Germany …
Champions League: Centurion Lionel Messi guides Barcelona past Chelsea
Lionel Messi has chalked up his 100th goal in the Champions League as his brace helped see off a timid Chelsea at Camp Nou. Ousmane Dembele also found the net as Barcelona sealed their place in the quarterfinals.Barcelona 3-0 Chelsea (4-1 agg.), Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate (Messi 3, 63′, Dembele 20′) Lionel Messi was …
Troubled Amin Younes struggling to progress at Ajax
After a fantastic season with Ajax last term, the Germany winger has endured a torrid time recently on and off the pitch. A Bundesliga return could be on the cards, according to reports.Amin Younes had a great season in 2016/17. The young German attacker was key to Ajax’s run to the Europa League final, and …
Bundesliga: Cologne and Claudio Pizarro misfire against Bremen as relegation looms
The scene was set for Cologne and Claudio Pizarro to instigate the start of a miraculous great escape. It was not to be, however, and now Cologne’s Bundesliga status looks as good as over, writes DW’s Janek Speight.Werder Bremen 3-1 Cologne, Weserstadion (Veljkovic 33′, Rashica 58′, Eggestein 90′ — Osako 53′) Leading into Cologne’s critical …
Bundesliga Bulletin: Hamburg steamrolled in Munich, Cologne look doomed
Bayern did what they do when they host Hamburg, while Werder Bremen may have hammered the final nail in Cologne’s coffin. Elsewhere, Wolfsburg coach Bruno Labbadia sets an unwanted record.Good weekend for: Robert Lewandowski, Leverkusen, Dortmund, Michy Batashuayi, Bremen Bad weekend for: Hamburg, Mainz, Bruno Labbadia, Gladbach, Leipzig, Cologne The Lowdown — For the third …
Egyptian tweets on Harry Kane injury: ‘100m prayers’
Egyptians tweeted on Tottenham striker Harry Kane’s injury on Monday, spreading photos and posts joking that the injury comes as a response to “100m prayers,” of people who are mostly big fans of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. Twitter users launched a hashtag which was widely circulated by users about Kane, circulating photos showing Salah “happy” …
Opinion: Per Mertesacker’s honesty deserves nothing but support
Per Mertesacker’s revealing comments about the pressure of modern football have been met with some surprising criticism. DW’s Jonathan Harding asks, what is the world coming to?Per Mertesacker’s comments in Spiegel about being so anxious before games he would nearly vomit are startling, but they are also to be respected and appreciated. Anything else would …
Bundesliga: Dortmund snatch late winner over Frankfurt
Matchday 26 in the Bundesliga reached its climax with fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund playing host to fifth-placed Frankfurt in a battle for the Champions League places. Dortmund went third with a last-minute decider.Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (Russ o.g. 11′ , Batshuayi 77′, 94′ – Jovic 75′, Blum 91′) Borussia Dortmund won the battle of two …
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich crush Hamburg, Hoffenheim and Augsburg win
A pitiful Hamburg rolled over again in Munich as Bayern thrashed them 6-0. Impressive Augsburg beat Hannover 3-1 while Hoffenheim beat Wolfsburg comfortably. Freiburg will be happy with a point in Berlin.Bayern Munich 6-0 Hamburg (Ribery 8’, 81’, Lewandowski 12’, 19’, pen 90’, Robben 55’) Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich restored their …
What next for Babelsberg and the fight against racism?
Fourth-tier Babelsberg have reached an agreement with their regional football association to end a racism row that attracted attention across Germany. The club is now working to support others in tackling discrimination.After a months-long battle with the North-east German football association (NOFV), SV Babelsberg 03 have come out on top. The source of the row …
‘Ciao, Capitano’: Emotional farewell to Davide Astori, ‘a man with a capital M.’
Thousands gathered outside the Santa Croce Basilica in Florence, Italy, on Thursday to bid an emotional farewell to Davide Astori, the Italian international footballer who passed away suddenly on Saturday night.Astori, the captain of local team Fiorentina, was found dead in his hotel room in Udine on Sunday morning, a post-mortem on Tuesday confirming that …
Top 10 most popular sports in the United States
Despite the fact that soccer is by far the most popular sport globally, many Americans believe that world football is unfair. American cultural values have deep love for the concept of justice. The “American Dream” is a story about justice. Those who are honest, hard-working, get what they deserve. Americans are more interested in other …
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt’s president calls for an end to Monday matches
The president of Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt has called on the league to do away with Monday kickoffs. The first two such matches have been met with fan protests and a partial boycott.Eintracht Frankfurt President Peter Fischer used an interview with public broadcaster WDR on Wednesday to call for an end to Monday evening kickoffs, …
Champions League: Ronaldo helps Real Madrid brush off Paris Saint. Germain
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Real Madrid cast aside a disappointing Paris Saint. Germain side to reach the Champions League quarterfinals. Liverpool will join them in the last eight after they saw off Porto.Paris Saint-Germain (2) 1 – 2 (5) Real Madrid (Ronaldo 52′, Casemiro 80 – Cavani 70′) They were without Neymar, they …