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Hoeness: RB Leipzig won’t worry Bayern if they keep buying kids
Uli Hoeness has told RB Leipzig they need to ‘stop buying kids’ if they want to seriously threaten the champions. The Bayern Munich president’s words are bound to add spice to the meeting of the two sides on Saturday.At one stage, this weekend’s match looked like it might be a title decider. But Leipzig’s 3-0 …
Opinion: Donald Trump sends his regards
The FIFA president and Council have prevented the re-election of the organization’s top ethics officials. This shows that the FIFA boss has mastered the art of high-stakes politics, writes DW’s Andreas Sten-Ziemons.Sometimes browsing through the online encyclopedia Wikipedia can turn out to be quite fruitful. For example, if you do a search on the term …
Draisaitl, Grubauer expected to join German ice hockey team
Germany’s victory over Slovakia in a penalty shootout has kept their hopes in the quarterfinals of the world ice hockey championship alive. Now they can look forward to getting some help from the National Hockey League.German coach Marco Sturm and his men had gone into their fourth group stage game on Wednesday hoping to earn …
Dortmund bomb attack victim Bartra returns to training
Marc Bartra has returned to the pitch wearing a blue cast on his right arm. The Borussia Dortmund defender was injured in a bomb attack on his team bus in April that was allegedly motivated by greed.Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra returned to training on Wednesday almost a month after his wrist was fractured in …
IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany seal comeback win in shootout
Germany dug deep to claim a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory in a shootout against Slovakia in Cologne on Wednesday night. The cohosts’ dramatic victory keeps their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive.Dominik Kahun was the only man to find the net in the shootout after Yasin Ehliz and Patrick Reimer scored within 37 seconds of …
Real survive brilliant Atleti start to book final date with Juventus
Real Madrid are on course to become the first side to retain the Champions League after booking a final date with Juventus, despite a 2-1 loss to Atletico. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, Atleti got off to a flyer.Atletico Madrid 2 – 1 Real Madrid (2 – 4 on aggregate) (Niguez 12′, Griezmann 16′ …
Moritz Böhringer hoping 2017 is his NFL year
A tangible hero for the hordes of American football fans in Germany, Moritz Böhringer faces a decisive 2017. After developing his trade behind the scenes, is he ready for game time in the NFL?Little more than a year ago, the Minnesota Vikings made American Football history by drafting the first European player into the NFL …
FIFA oust judge and prosecutor, who claim move ‘puts an end to reform effort’
FIFA has ousted judge Hans-Joachim Eckert and prosecutor Cornel Borbely. The pair say the decision taken on Tuesday by Gianni Infantino’s organization ‘puts an end to reform efforts.’Eckert (pictured, top), from Germany, and Berbely, from Switzerland, failed to be nominated for re-election to the council headed by Infantino. The vote will be carried out by …
Champions League: Real Madrid on course for a second straight final
Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, Atletico Madrid face a seemingly impossible battle to prevent local rivals Real from heading to Cardiff. Atleti can only hope for a memorable European farewell to the Vincente Calderon.Only the most unlikely of turnarounds can prevent Real Madrid from reaching a second straight Champions League final when they travel …
Juventus reach Champions League final with complete win over Monaco
This semifinal was billed as defense vs attack, but in Turin on Tuesday it was more men vs boys as Juventus showed the full range of their capabilities. The Italians beat Monaco 2-1 to book their place in the final.Juventus 2 –1 Monaco (4-1 on aggregate) ( Madzukic 33′, Alves 44′ – Mbappe 69′) Much …
Champions League: Juventus within touching distance of final
A fine Gonzalo Higuain brace has given Juventus a 2-0 cushion against Monaco. And having kept a a clean sheet in six of their last eight games, Juventus will be confident they can see off the French league leaders.Juventus are red-hot favorites to see off Monaco and reach their second Champions League final in three …
IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany’s tournament ‘starts now’
Germany have endured another lopsided defeat at the world hockey championship. With their toughest opponents now behind them, coach Marco Sturm likes much of what he’s seen, but he knows they have a lot to improve on.Having gone down to a 7-2 defeat at the hands of Sweden on Saturday, Germany were humbled for a …
Werder Bremen captain Clemens Fritz to retire
Injuries have caught up with Werder Bremen’s captain, who will play his final game later this month. Fritz considered retirement this time last year, but feels he can now hang up his boots with a “clear conscience”.Werder Bremen’s long-serving captain Clemens Fritz will retire at the end of the season, the club have confirmed. The …
Abo Rida wins FIFA council elections in CAF Congress
The win granted Egypt the last vacant seat in FIFA’s ruling council
FIFA Congress: Bribery cases cast shadow over elections in Bahrain
World soccer leaders are gathering in Bahrain ahead of the annual FIFA Congress. Elections of Asian members and possible changes to how World Cups are awarded are on the agenda, but corruption still clouds the air.Fresh corruption scandals overshadow the annual gathering of world soccer leaders as they prepare to meet at the annual FIFA …
Bundesliga: Freiburg step up the chase for Europe, Mainz and Hamburg in drab draw
Freiburg are closing in on their first appearance in the Europa League since 2013/14 after a convincingwin over Schalke. Meanwhile, Hamburg and Mainz remain mired in the relegation battle after a lifeless goalless draw.Hamburg 0-0 Mainz Mainz were unable to put their chances away in a drab goalless draw at fellow strugglers Hamburg. In what …
Bundesliga live: Freiburg vs. Schalke
Hamburg, never relegated from the Bundesliga, held fellow strugglers Mainz to a turgid goalless draw. Schalke head to Freiburg in Sunday’s late game, with both sides still harboring ambitions of qualifying for Europe.Hamburg 0-0 Mainz Mainz were unable to put their chances away in a drab goalless draw at fellow strugglers Hamburg. In what was …
Swedish ice hockey firepower brings Germans back to earth
Germany have suffered a blowout in their second game at the Ice Hockey World Championship, losing 7-2 to Sweden. The game was decided during five minutes late in the second period, when Germany lost their concentration.After Germany’s upset of the United States on Friday night, coach Marco Sturm had told reporters that 24 hours later, …
Opinion: The end of Leipzig’s easy ride
Leipzig have redefined success for a newly promoted team after reaching the Champions League. But DW’s Davis Van Opdorp thinks they’ll have a hard time replicating their success next season.Leipzig picked up their 20th win of the season after beating Hertha Berlin 4-1 in the Olympiastadion on Saturday evening. No newly promoted team, including the …
Bundesliga: Top Five Talking Points from Matchday 32
With just a few games to play, there is still matters to be decided – even for those who know their fate. Here are some of the most important talking points from the weekend’s action in Germany’s top flight.1. A wasted opportunity for Bayern With the champagne bottles already popped to celebrate Bayern’s fifth successive …
Germany get off to perfect start at Ice Hockey World Championship
Cohosts Germany have pulled off a major upset at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The result has fans wondering whether this could spur them onto faring as well as Germany did the last time they hosted the worlds.Germany beat the odds at Cologne’s Lanxess Arena on Friday night by hanging on to defeat a …
Anthony Modeste stars in thriller as Cologne halt Werder Bremen’s charge
Werder Bremen’s sensational unbeaten run has finally come to an end. Alexander Nouri’s side traveled to Cologne unbeaten in 11 Bundesliga games, but Anthony Modeste scored twice in a seven-goal thriller.Cologne moved back into the Europa League spots by stopping high-flying Werder Bremen 4-3 in an entertaining Bundesliga match on Friday night. Anthony Modeste scored …
Samra and Nour to be first Arabs to row across an ocean
With the help of Egyptian triathlete Omar Nour, Samra aims to break a new world record
Giro d’Italia 2017: Nairo Quintana leads the contenders as Grand Tour kicks off
The most demanding of cycling’s top races begins on Friday, with the 21-stage Giro d’Italia. The event is one of three Grand Tours set to take place in the coming months and DW takes a look at the leading contenders.Nairo Quintana (Movistar) Colombia’s star rider is making an ambitious shot at the Giro/Tour de France …
Breaking2: What’s the attempt at a sub 2 hour marathon all about?
It’s been dismissed by some as a marketing stunt for a sportswear company while others think breaking the two hour mark for a marathon is worthwhile whatever the circumstances. But what does Breaking2 actually mean?A sub two hour marathon is considered to be one of the last great barriers of athletics. But even if one …
Italian cyclists suspended for doping ahead of Giro d’Italia
Italian cyclists Nicola Ruffoni (left) and Stefano Pirazzi have tested positive for the growth hormone GHRP on the eve of the Giro d’Italia. The two Bardiani–CSF riders have been provisionally suspended.The pair’s samples from out-of-competition tests conducted last month came back positive, cycling’s governing body UCI said on Thursday. Pizarri topped the Giro mountain classification …
Champions League: Gonzalo Higuain stars as savvy Juventus teach Monaco a lesson
The game was billed as a clash of styles, with the best attack in Europe taking on the finest defence. The Italians came through the test courtesy of a double from Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain.Monaco 0-2 Juventus (Higuain 29′, 59′) Gonzalo Higuain scored twice as Juventus delivered a hammer blow to Monaco’s Champions League hopes. …
Europa League: Bertrand Traore strikes twice as impressive Ajax crush Lyon
Ajax have moved to within touching distance of their first European final for 21 years. The Dutch side, who overcame Schalke in the quarterfinals, overwhelmed Lyon with a breathless display of attacking football.Ajax 4-1 Lyon (Traore 25′, 71′, Dolberg 34′, Younes 49′ – Valbuena 66′) Ajax stand on the verge of the Europa League final …
Track and Field record holders speak out against record rewrite plan
The European Athletics Council has endorsed a plan to rewrite the sport’s world and European record books, leaving several big names upset. A number of world record holders have spoken out in opposition to the proposal.The late Florence Griffith-Joyner, commonly known as as Flo-Jo, is one of the biggest icons in track and field. The …
Champions League: Clash of styles as Monaco host Juventus
Free-scoring Monaco face Italian giants Juventus in the semifinal of the Champions League. After beating Borussia Dortmund, can they knock out the Old Lady and reach a first final since 2004?After disposing of Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinal, Monaco now welcome Juventus to the Stade Louis II for the first leg of their Champions League …