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Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo grabs hat trick as Real stride towards Cardiff
Madrid rivals Real and Atletico were locking horns for the fourth successive season in the Champions League. Much like their previous meetings, Real came out on top, with Cristiano Ronaldo once again the match winner.Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid (Ronaldo 10’, 73’, 86’) Cristiano Ronaldo scored another hat-trick – the 42nd of his astounding Real …
Champions League: Real Madrid and Atletico kick off finals rematch
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid faced off in the Champions League each of the previous three seasons – twice in the final – and the Galacticos triumphed every time. Will this semifinal be any different?Though their city rivals have caught up to them in recent years, Real Madrid have maintained their dominance over Atletico Madrid …
Andries Jonker must take his chance to keep Wolfsburg relevant
After an embarrassment against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg are facing a real fight to stay in the Bundesliga. DW spoke to coach Andries Jonker and takes a closer look at Wolfsburg’s plight.”Men against boys” was how Mario Gomez described Bayern Munich’s slaughtering of Wolfsburg on Matchday 31. The former Bayern striker was left with …
Augsburg crush Hamburg, Hoffenheim edge Frankfurt
Augsburg left the relegation playoff spot with a 4-0 win over Hamburg, who replace them in the danger zone. Hoffenheim returned to third place in the table with a last-minute win over Frankfurt.Augsburg 4-0 Hamburg In the big game at the bottom of the Bundesliga, Augsburg utterly dominated the opening stages. After creating several chances, …
Bottas seals first ever F1 win in Russian Grand Prix
Mercedes pilot Valtteri Bottas has won the Russian Grand Prix ahead of German driver Sebastian Vettel, who had started in pole. The duo delivered an enthralling race after Bottas took the lead on the first lap.In a spectacular opening lap, Mercedes pilot Valtteri Bottas got off to the perfect start to take an immediate lead. …
Joshua wins world boxing title defense against ex-champ Klitschko
Anthony Joshua has knocked down ex-champ Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round to retain his heavyweight crown in front of 90,000 at Wembley in London. It was Britain’s largest attendance for a boxing event since 1939.The 41-year-old Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko was down on the canvas in round five before sending Britain’s Anthony Joshua to the …
Bayern briefly savor the one that didn’t get away
It has been a noisy two weeks at Bayern Munich, but on Saturday there was a moment where it was welcomed. The Bavarian Bundesliga machine has made it five titles in a row – and that deserves recognition.Forty-five minutes was all it took. Wolfsburg battled and then were flayed, like most opponents who dare to …
Bundesliga: Top five talking points from Matchday 31
Bayern Munich may have captured the headlines this weekend, but there are plenty of other topics to discuss. Dortmund have opened a door up for Hoffenhiem to take third and Hasenhüttl can’t beat his former team.A missed opportunity for Dortmund With struggling Cologne coming to town, Borussia Dortmund had a chance to bury Hoffenheim in …
F1: Vettel claims pole in Russia as Ferrari lock out front row
Ferrari followed up on their strong practice pace in Russia, securing first and second on the grid for the grand prix in Sochi. It seemed Raikkonen would be the polesitter on Sunday until Vettel undercut him at the last.Sebastian Vettel secured Ferrari their first pole position of the season on Saturday in Sochi. The Scuderia …
Listless Leverkusen looking over their shoulders after heavy Schalke defeat
Three quickfire first half goals helped Schalke to a 4-1 win over a Bayer Leverkusen side lacking any invention or organization. Leverkusen have struggled under new coach Tayfun Korkut and remain in relegation danger.Leverkusen 4 – 1 Schalke (Kiessling 69′ – Burgstaller 6′, 50′ Höwedes 10′, Schöpf 18′) A devastating 12 minute first half spell …
UK fans raise bowel cancer funds on #FootballShirtFriday
Donate a small sum to a bowel cancer charity, then wear your favorite team’s jersey to the office with pride. This novel fundraising initiative in Britain attracted celebrities, players, and even some Bundesliga fans.Football fans around Britain could sport their team’s colors on Friday in exchange for a 2-pound (2.37-euro, $2.59) donation to the Bobby …
What to watch out for on Bundesliga matchday 31
Can Leipzig make Bayern work for their fifth title in a row? Can Dortmund break the habit that’s cost them already this season? And will the league’s form horse hold on in the home straight? Here’s what to watch out for.Leipzig looking to keep it alive The Bundesliga title has seemed out of the Red …
Richard McLaren: ‘The IOC have to react quickly’
The author of a report investigating allegations of state-sponsored Russian doping says the IOC ‘can’t just drag their feet’ in reacting to his conclusions. McLaren was speaking at a discussion in German parliament.DW: You just said that you are a bit frustrated with the situation. Could you explain why? Richard McLaren: Well, I think it …
Sharapova marks comeback from ban with victory
The former world number one Maria Sharapova had spent the last 15 months away from the tennis court serving a doping ban. Sharapova faced Italian Roberta Vinci in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix. Maria Sharapova arrived to polite applause from the fans for her comeback match from a doping ban but left …
Fragile Dortmund take big step towards overcoming growing pains
An unlikely comeback at the home of their rivals proves that Dortmund can be a team for now and not just for the future, writes DW’s Matt Pearson. But to silence their doubters, they need to go one step further.As the final whistle blew on a pulsating German Cup semifinal that featured sublime skill and …
Dembele fires Dortmund to Cup Final
Dortmund progress to the German Cup Final after an Ousmane Dembele-inspired comeback in the Allianz Arena, beating Bayern Munich 3-2. Bayern dominated large parts of the game after Marco Reus gave Dortmund an early lead.Ousmane Dembele inspired a sensational comeback as Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena to progress to a record …
Raids at Newcastle, West Ham in tax agency probe
The two English clubs’ grounds have been raided as part of a tax fraud investigation. Around 180 officers were involved in a coordinated operation in the UK and France. Several arrests were made, authorities said.The UK’s tax authority, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), announced a joint operation with French authorities on Wednesday. Across the …
German Cup: Hrgota the hero as Frankfurt beat Mönchengladbach to reach final
Eintracht Frankfurt have booked their place in the final of the German Cup after a penalty shootout win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Frankfurt will face Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund in the May 27 showpiece.Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Frankfurt win 7-6 on pens) (Hofmann 45‘ +2 – Tawatha 15‘) It may have taken 120 minutes …
German Cup clash likely to be season-defining for Bayern and Dortmund
With both teams out of Europe, the German Cup has come in to even sharper focus for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The two clash in a semifinal that’s likely to define the success of this season for both.The third meeting of Germany’s big two this term comes less than three weeks after their last …
Sharapova to return from doping ban, but not everyone’s happy
Maria Sharapova is set to return to action on Wednesday after serving a 15 month suspension for doping. But the Russian player’s comeback is far from universally popular among her fellow players.Sharapova’s ban, for taking banned substance Meldonium, expires at midnight on Tuesday and she has been granted a wild card entry to the Porsche …
Williams accuses Nastase of racist comments as Fed Cup storm grows
Serena Williams has accused Romanian tennis great Ilie Nastase of racially abusing her unborn child. The pregnant American wasn’t the only victim of Nastase’s comments, with the British Fed Cup team also targeted.Williams, the world number 1 and winner of 23 grand slam titles, responded on Monday to comments Nastase made at a press conference …
Gladbach and Frankfurt seek dream ticket to Berlin
The smaller fish get to share a semifinal pond. Either Bayern Munich or Dortmund await the winner in the final in Berlin. The Foals have home advantage, but Frankfurt say they’ve nothing to lose.Neither side has any illusions ahead of Tuesday’s German Cup semifinal, whoever makes it to the final in Berlin will be the …
Unruly fans prompt probe against Frankfurt, Cologne, HSV
A smokebomb and obscene banners in the stands could land three Bundesliga clubs in hot water with Germany’s football association. The DFB is considering punishments for Frankfurt, Cologne and Hamburg after weekend games.Three Bundesliga clubs could face sanctions from the DFB thanks to the misbehavior of their more radical supporters in the stands. The German …
Last-gasp Messi seals memorable ‘Clasico’ win for Barcelona
An entralling encounter between Spain’s biggest clubs saw end-to-end action, a bloodied superstar and a last-minute winner.
Frantisek Rajtoral, former Czech Republic and Hannover defender, found dead
Rajtoral’s club Gaziantepspor in Turkey announced that the defender, who played 14 times for his country, was found dead in his home. The club chairman said players raised the alarm when he didn’t turn up for training.Right-back Frantisek Rajtoral was found dead in his home in Turkey on Sunday, aged 31. Rajtoral played 14 times …
Keitany breaks London Marathon record
The 35-year-old won the London Marathon for a third time and broke the women’s only record of Briton Paula Radcliffe, completing the 42.2-kilometer race in two hours and 17 minutes.Mary Keitany won the London Marathon for a third time and broke the women’s only record of Paula Radcliffe. The 35-year-old shaved 14 seconds off Radcliffe’s …
Bundesliga: Huntelaar earns Schalke point against Leipzig, Freiburg win at the death
Second-placed RB Leipzig failed to take advantage of Bayern’s slip yesterday, drawing 1-1 at Schalke, who were coming off the back of European exit. Earlier, Freiburg scored late on to beat Leverkusen 2-1.Schalke 1-1 RB Leipzig (Huntelaar 46′ – Werner 14′) Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s second-half equalizer earned Schalke a share of the spoils against second-placed RB …
Bundesliga: Top five talking points from Matchday 30
Some normality is returning to Borussia Dortmund but the situation is far from normal in Munich. With Werder Bremen pushing for Europe and Hamburg still struggling, here are the top talking points on Matchday 30Normality returning to Dortmund Borussia Dortmund have endured a tough two weeks but delivered a performance away at Borussia Mönchengladbach which …
Opinion: Under Nagelsmann, Hoffenheim are well-primed for European football
Julian Nagelsmann’s highly-impressive Hoffenheim team will compete in European football next season. When they attempt to make their mark, they are as well-placed as others to compete, writes DW’s Ross Dunbar.History was written in the most dramatic of circumstances. Kerem Demirbay, Hoffenheim’s most outstanding player, finished off with a composed side-foot finish like he had …
Bundesliga: Dortmund defeat Gladbach, Mainz shock Bayern, Kruse scores four
Borussia Dortmund are back in third with a 3-2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Mainz held Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, while Max Kruse powered Werder Bremen towards the European places.Gladbach 2-3 Dortmund (Stindl 43′, Schmelzer 48′ o.g. – Reus pen. 10′, Aubameyang 59′, Guerreiro 87′) Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach …