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Marcel Kittel claims Stage 2 win at Tour de France, Andre Greipel finishes in third
Home favorite Marcel Kittel claimed victory on the second day of the Tour de France, as the race passed through Germany and Belgium. Fellow German rider Andre Greipel wasn’t far behind, crossing the line in third.Kittel, 29, won a bunch sprint to secure his 10th stage win at the Tour de France in Liege, while …
Martin’s dream of yellow drowned in rain
On the wet roads of Dusseldorf, Tony Martin lost eight seconds that meant the world to him. The National Time Trial champion failed to meet his own demands – but he can still realize his Tour de France dream.There were so many people around him they appeared to be stealing air from him – air …
Löw says Germany squad contains ‘no losers’ ahead of Confed final vs. Chile
Having met in the group stage, Germany and Chile will now battle it out for the right to be the 2017 Confederations Cup champion. Captain and coach both appear confident lessons have been learned ahead of the clash.The microphone at Germany’s press conference ahead of their Confederations Cup final with Chile on Sunday picked up …
Opinion: Class of 2017 show Germany’s unparalleled strength in depth
The German team that beat Spain may not have the star appeal of the Class of 2009 but they are deservedly Europe’s best. More than that, they demonstrate Germany’s unmatched strength in depth, writes DW’s Matt Pearson.Germany’s win in Krakow on Friday night may well prove to be the highlight of Mitchell Weiser’s career. The …
Champions! Germany beat Spain to win Under-21 European Championship
Mitchell Weiser’s first-half header proved decisive as Germany deservedly beat favorites Spain 1-0 in the Under-21 European Championship final in Krakow. It’s Germany’s first title at this level since 2009.Germany 1 – 0 Spain (Weiser 40′) After a dominant first period, Stefan Kuntz’s young side withstood a period of late Spanish pressure to follow in the …
Bayern Munich host Leverkusen as Bundesliga reveals 2017-18 fixtures
The long wait to find out who will play who on the opening day of the 2017-18 season is over. The Bundesliga fixture list was released on Thursday and Bayern Munich have quite the opening game.Defending Bundesliga champions will open the new Bundesliga season at home against Bayer Leverkusen on August 18. The schedule for …
The route of the 2017 Tour de France
For the fourth time in its more than 100-year-old history, the Tour de France is set to start in Germany. This year’s edition of cycling’s most prestigious race features fewer but steeper-than-usual mountain stages.For the first time in the history of the Tour de France the Grand Depart, as the start of the race is …
‘A horror story:’ German clubs react to plan for Chinese U20 team to play in regional league
The chairman of FK Pirmasens has expressed anger over plans to include a Chinese under-20 national team in the south-western regional football league. Pirmasens were relegated from the league despite finishing 14th.An amateur football club relegated from the Germany’s fourth-tier Regionalliga Südwest has expressed anger over a plan to include a Chinese under-20 national team …
Pittsburgh Penguins sign Germany’s Frederick Tiffels
The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins have given German forward Frederick Tiffels his first professional contract. The move follows a strong showing at the world ice hockey championship in Germany last month.The Pittsburgh Penguins executive vice president and general manager, Jim Rutherford announced on Thursday that the reigning Stanley Cup champions have signed Frederick Tiffels,22, …
Germany’s Isaiah Hartenstein taken 43rd in NBA draft
The Houston Rockets have drafted Isaiah Hartenstein in the second round of the NBA draft. However, the German center will not be part of the Western Conference semifinalists’ plans for the coming season.Houston used their only pick of this year’s National Basketball League (NBA) draft – the 43rd overall – to select the 19-year-old German …
Reports: Chinese U20 team set to play in Germany’s fourth tier
According to media reports, a Chinese U20 could play in one of Germany’s regional fourth-tier leagues next season. The plans follow a deal aimed at enhancing cooperation between Germany and China in football.China’s under-20 national team could play in Germany’s fourth tier next season, according to plans set to be announced by the German football …
German U21s put three peaches past Denmark
Germany’s youngsters scored three spectacular goals to earn three valuable points in their European Championships group. Davie Selke, Marc-Oliver Kempf and Nadiem Amiri all netted with panache.Germany 3 – 0 Denmark (Selke 53′, Kempf 73′, Amiri 79′) Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium, Krakow Germany sealed all three points against Denmark on Wednesday while group rivals Italy …
Ronaldo goal puts Portugal past hosts Russia
Tax allegations or no, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered the goods early as Portugal bested Russia in their Confederations Cup game. With their first win, Portugal leapfrog Russia in Group A.Russia 0 – 1 Portugal (Ronaldo 8′) Spartak Stadium, Moscow Portugal took the lead in Group A on Wednesday evening in Moscow thanks to a goal from …
Tedesco unveiled at Schalke: ‘It won’t be a one-man show’
Another summer, another new head coach for Schalke to unveil. Domenico Tedesco has spoken to the media for the first time since having been appointed as the Gelesenkirchen club’s new bench boss.Exactly a year to the day after Schalke unveiled Markus Weinzierl, a newer, even younger head coach was on the stage in the Veltins …
Douglas Costa pays the price for inconsistency as Juventus prepare to swoop
Douglas Costa appears to be on the verge of swapping Bayern Munich for Juventus. However, things could have been much different for Costa in the Bavarian capital, writes DW’s Michael Da Silva.When Douglas Costa signed for Bayern Munich in the summer of 2015, the German champions thought they were acquiring one of the world’s best …
UEFA gives Leipzig green light to enter Champions League
UEFA has cleared RB Leipzig to take part in next season’s Champions League. This had been in doubt due to rules preventing two clubs under the same ownership or management from playing in the same competition.UEFA, European football’s governing body, announced on Tuesday that it had given the Bundesliga runners-up the green light to enter …
Germany make history by using VR to aid development
Technology continues to change how sport is consumed, but it is also being used to improve athletes’ development. German football has always been at the forefront of development and is now working with something new.Germany have always seemed to be one step ahead in football. The redevelopment of youth academies brought World Cup success, the …
FIFA’s Infantino ‘extremely happy’ with maligned VAR
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called video assistant refereeing “the future of modern football,” lauding its role in the Confederations Cup to date. The system has had its detractors too.Infantino called the Confederations Cup a “milestone tournament” on Monday – but not in reference to Germany’s abnormally young squad or even to an international FIFA …
Germany vs. Australia: Five things we learned
Germany beat Australia in a five-goal game giving the coach plenty to digest. Four players stood out, one not necessarily for the best of reasons, while Löw’s inexperienced group gave him more food for thought.1. Brandt burning up the right wing Brandt enjoyed his afternoon on the right wing because he was given space to …
America’s Cup: New Zealand extend lead over United States in first-to-seven series
The Kiwis made it four consecutive wins at the 35th America’s Cup against Oracle Team USA on Sunday. Underdogs New Zealand will hold a three-point lead when the race resumes next Saturday.Team New Zealand need to win four more races to pick up their first America’s Cup title since 2003 after two victories opened up …
Bayern Munich newcomer Serge Gnabry inspires Germany to U21 Euro opening win
Goals either side of the half-time break from Max Meyer and Serge Gnabry helped Horst Hrubesch’s side to the first three points of the tournament. Germany will take on Denmark in their second group game on Wednesday.Germany 2-0 Czech Republic (Meyer 44′, Gnabry 50′) Germany kicked off their U21 European Championship campaign with a routine …
Confederations Cup: Late Moreno header salvages Mexico point, Chile start with win
Hector Moreno’s stoppage time header earned Mexico a draw in their tournament opener against Portugal. Meanwhile, Chile beat Cameroon to kick off their Confederations Cup campaign with three points.Portugal 2-2 Mexico (Quaresma 34′, Cedric 86′ – Hernandez 42′, Moreno 90’+1) Hector Moreno’s stoppage time header for Mexico ensured the points were shared with Portugal. The …
Confederations Cup: Late Moreno header salvages Mexico point, Chile start with win
Hector Moreno’s stoppage time header earned Mexico a draw in their tournament opener against Portugal. Meanwhile, Chile beat Cameroon to kick off their Confederations Cup campaign with three points.Portugal 2-2 Mexico (Quaresma 34′, Cedric 86′ – Hernandez 42′, Moreno 90’+1) Hector Moreno’s stoppage time header for Mexico ensured the points were shared with Portugal. The …
America’s Cup: Team New Zealand hold the edge over Team USA
Emirates Team New Zealand has the edge over Oracle Team USA after winning the first two races in the America’s Cup. The Kiwis lead 1-0 in the first-to-seven series, which continues with races three and four on Sunday.Emirates Team New Zealand threw down the gauntlet on the opening day of the 35th America’s Cup on …
Confederations Cup: Russia waltz to victory in tournament curtain-raiser
A goal in each half ensured Russia won the opening game of the Confederations Cup against New Zealand in St Petersburg. But FIFA will face questions about the vast number of empty seats at the Krestovsky stadium.Russia 2-0 New Zealand (Boxall og, 32′, Smolov 69′) Hosts Russia got their Confederations Cup campaign off to the …
Ones to watch: Top 5 future stars to watch out for at the U21 Euros
Andrea Pirlo, Mesut Özil, Luis Figo – some of the game’s great talents made their first steps at the U21 Euros. This summer, the scouts will be in Poland keeping an eye on the next generation, including…1. Serge Gnabry (21, Germany & Werder Bremen) “Serge Gnabry can be one of the top players at the …
Mischa Zverev knocks out veteran Tommy Haas in Stuttgart
Two days after pulling off a surprise win over Roger Federer in Stuttgart, Tommy Haas has lost to fellow German Mischa Zverev. Zverev will face Feliciano Lopez in the semifinals as the countdown to Wimbledon continues.Mischa Zverev ended the Mercedes Cup run of German compatriot Tommy Haas as the sixth seed prevailed 6-4 6-4 against …
McDonald’s pulls out of Olympics sponsorship
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has ended its 41-year Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early. McDonald’s contributes more than $1 billion every four-year cycle but is now looking to “focus on different priorities”.A sponsor since 1976 and part of the IOC’s top sponsors programme, McDonald’s had a contract running to the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympics. The …
Former banker convicted in football-corruption case
A former employee of a Swiss bank has been convicted on charges related to the corruption allegations surrounding world football’s governing body, FIFA. This comes a day after the suspect pled guilty in a US court.A statement released by Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) on Friday did not name the individual convicted. However, …
Media report: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Spain following tax accusations
According to a report in a Portuguese paper, Cristiano Ronaldo has informed Real Madrid of his desire to leave Spain. The Portuguese star has been accused of defrauding the Spanish tax office of over 14 million euros.Cristiano Ronaldo has made an “incontrovertible” decision to leave Real Madrid, according to a report published in his native …