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Reports: Eberl staying at Gladbach, no Bayern move in offseason
It seems that Bayern Munich’s search for a new sporting director must continue. Rumored candidate Max Eberl is staying with Borussia Mönchengladbach, and will reportedly extend his contract early to end the speculation.Regional newspaper “Express,” football magazine “Kicker” and Germany’s Sky Sports on Friday all reported that the rumored Max Eberl move to Bayern Munich …
Kramaric nets twice, Hoffenheim win in Berlin
Hoffenheim best Hertha 3-1 in Berlin, thanks in no small part to a red card for Maxi Mittelstädt. That could go a long way towards settling the battle for fourth in the Bundesliga.Hertha Berlin 1-2 Hoffenheim (Pekarik 32′ — Kramaric 39′ (pen) + 86′, Süle 76′) Fourth visited fifth in the Bundesliga’s Friday evening fixture, …
Can the Bundesliga make it big in South Asia?
Several South Asian countries have experienced a boom in viewership of football events like Champions League matches in recent years. DW explores whether the German national league can capture part of the market.You win a crucial final and the fans will elevate you to the status of some kind of god; you perform badly against …
Peter Sagan: ‘The key is not to think about it’
He is the probably the world’s best cyclist: Peter Sagan impresses with his versatility and star qualities. Speaking to DW, he discusses pressure, the spring classics and why doping is nearly impossible today.DW: Peter Sagan, we’ve seen you winning in Classics, in sprints and even achieving podiums in mountain stages – is there anything on …
Schalke’s Nabil Bentaleb: ‘Nobody gave me the chance until I arrived here’
Schalke haven’t had it easy this season, but in Nabil Bentaleb they have not only signed a talented player but also unleashed one. DW’s Jonathan Harding spoke to the Algerian midfielder.It’s not often that a footballer will flip a question back at you, particularly when it comes to winning trophies, but Schalke’s Nabil Bentaleb did …
Hertha Berlin aim to be more competitive with new purpose-built stadium by 2025
The club from the German capital are tied into an agreement to rent the 74,000-capacity Olympiastadion until 2025. After that lease ends, the club hopes to offer a “more intense football experience.”Hertha Berlin on Thursday confirmed plans to move from the Olympiastadion to a purpose-built “privately-funded” stadium in 2025. After studying more than 50 different …
Bundesliga: What to Watch out for in Matchday 26
This weekend’s Bundesliga action centers around one of the country’s most storied derbies. Elsewhere, Hamburg welcome Cologne to the Volkspark, while Gladbach aim to bounce back from European disappointment in Frankfurt.Derby or not: three points count There is more than just bragging rights at stake when rivals Schalke and Borussia Dortmund meet at the Veltins …
Arrogate pulls off unlikely comeback to win Dubai World Cup
Despite finding himself in the last place at the start, Arrogate somehow surged to the front on the final stretch. With a crowd of some 50,000 cheering, the horse ran home for a convincing win this past Saturday at the Dubai World Cup. With the win in the 2017 Dubai World Cup, Arrogate became the most valuable …
Wolfsburg, Bayern knocked out of women’s Champions League
German clubs’ prowess in women’s football suffered a blow in the Champions League quarterfinals. Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg both lost to French opposition – meaning no Bundesliga club made the final four this year.For the first time since the 2006/07 season, no German teams will compete in the women’s Champions League semifinals. Bayern Munich actually …
Leah Thorvilson’s virtual journey from marathon runner to pro cyclist
Leah Thorvilson was a marathon winner two years ago until her injury forced her to pack it in. Back home, she jumped on an exercise bike, then she won an online competition. Now her next pro sports career beckons.There are a few things about Leah Thorvilson’s story which are a bit out of the ordinary. …
Bastian Schweinsteiger arrives to hero’s welcome in Chicago
Former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has arrived to a hero’s welcome in Chicago. The former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder is expected to play his first Major League Soccer match on Saturday.Bastian Schweinsteiger was greeted by an estimated 500 Chicago Fire fans as he and his wife, former tennis player Ana Ivanovic, emerged from …
Missing Messi, Argentina lose in Bolivia
Just hours after a controversial four-match ban for star attacker Leo Messi, Argentina have lost 2-0 against Bolivia in La Paz. Were they missing the Barcelona star, or simply struggling with the altitude?Juan Carlos Arce and Marcelo Martins Moreno netted for the home team either side of half time on Tuesday, securing Bolivia a big …
Spain overpower France, Italy bounce back in Amsterdam
Spain beat France 2-0 as part of Tuesday’s set of international friendlies, in a game being monitored by a video ref. The tech was used to wave off an offside goal for the French, and to allow a fair one for the Spanish.David Silva scored from the penalty spot and Gerard Delofeu from open play …
Italian police uncover plot to steal Enzo Ferrari’s corpse for ransom
Italian police have revealed details of a macabre plan to exhume the Ferrari founder’s remains and then try extort either the family or the company. Enzo Ferrari is among motoring’s best-known names.Italian police in Sardinia were investigating a criminal gag specializing in arms and drug trafficking – little did they know that their efforts would …
Dortmund’s Dembele leads new generation of French talent
When France meet Spain in a friendly in Paris tonight, coach Didier Deschamps will have a wealth of young talent at his disposal. The coaching staff at Dortmund will have a keen eye on a number of young Monaco players.A new generation of French players have been making their mark all across Europe this season, …
Horst Kriete: ‘You’ve got the watch, but we have the time’
Trainer, coach, development worker. Germany’s Horst Kriete has worked in 50 different countries where he has helped developed the game and change structures. His experience abroad has made its mark on him, too.In the tiny Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa Township, just a few kilometers from Johannesburg, the volume is cranked up a notch. The supporters …
Thomas Doll: ‘You must not be a know-it-all’
Thomas Doll has been coaching in Hungary for more than three years. He has won three titles in Hungary, including the league and the cup double last season.DW: Thomas Doll, how football mad are the Hungarian people? Thomas Doll: Not all that crazy actually. If they were really crazy about football, the stadiums would always …
German Football Ambassador Award
German football players and coaches are in demand all over the world. This award aims to highlight their sporting and social efforts which have made them outstanding role models.German footballers who play abroad are more than just professional athletes. They are ambassadors for their country, showing how they play the game. German footballers and coaches …
Opinion: Germany’s Andre Schürrle proves a point in Baku
Often criticzed and inconsistent, Andre Schürrle put in a timely performance for Germany against Azerbaijan. The BVB winger showed all of his qualities and must now aim to be more consistent.It seems a long time since Andre Schürrle crossed the ball for Mario Götze in the Maracana. The 26-year-old has since swapped London for Dortmund …
Germany’s Oliver Bierhoff fears oversaturation in football
Thousands of seats remained empty when Germany faced England in Dortmund. Germany’s national team manager, Oliver Bierhoff, thinks too much football is having a negative effect on the game.Germany’s national team manager Oliver Bierhoff has warned of an “oversaturation” of football after Wednesday’s international friendly between Germany and England failed to sell out. Approximately 5,000 …
Formula One: Vettel stuns Hamilton to win season-opening Australian Grand Prix
Germany’s Sebastian Vettel produced a scintillating drive in his Ferrari to win the first race of the new Formula One season. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was on pole but couldn’t live with Vettel in a thrilling race.New cars, new rules, new owners – and a shake-up to the familiar order. The new Formula One season …
New York Knicks’ Joakim Noah suspended for 20 games after doping violation
NBA All-Star Joakim Noah faces a 20-game unpaid suspension after failing a doping test. The New York Knicks center, son of French tennis legend Yannick Noah, tested positive for a substance similar to anabolic steroids.Noah’s suspension was announced on Saturday, when the NBA confirmed he’d tested positive for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator LGD-4033, a substance …
Pulisic performance leaves USA drooling
Christian Pulisic has impressed in Germany as one of Dortmund’s array of young stars. But his latest performance for his country saw fans, media outlets, players and coaches from the USA rushing to eulogize his talent.The 18-year-old has already demonstrated his potential – often from the bench – for Thomas Tuchel’s side, averaging a goal …
Report: More dubious payments uncovered in German World Cup scandal
German news magazine ‘Der Spiegel’ has reported further revelations in the alleged bribes-for-votes scandal surrounding Germany’s hosting of the 2006 World Cup. A consultancy contract has raised several questions.Just 13 days before Germany was awarded the 2006 World Cup, the Munich-based World Cup TV rights holders KirchMedia signed a million-dollar contract with an influential Lebanese …
Messi guides Argentina to crucial qualifying win over Chile
Lionel Messi was the difference as Argentina edged a crucial World Cup qualifier against Chile. Elsewhere, an unlikely hattrick hero inspired Brazil to an emphatic win over Uruguay that moved them closer to Russia 2018.Argentina 1 – 0 Chile (Messi 16′) A Lionel Messi penalty was enough to give Argentina to a tight but crucial …
Hamilton dominates Australian Grand Prix practice sessions
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has dominated the practice runs ahead of the first race of the 2017 Formula One season. The cars are faster than in 2016, but some drivers struggled to control their vehicles.Three-time drivers’ champion Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in the first morning practice of the 2017 season at Melbourne’s Albert …
Werner becomes latest addition to Löw’s lengthy injury list
RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been ruled out for at least two weeks after pulling a hamstring in Germany’s match against England. Despite a difficult debut, Werner has received plenty of encouragement.On the night Lukas Podolski’s farewell appearance read like a Hollywood script, Timo Werner was reduced to the role of supporting actor on …
Liberty Media takeover casts shadow over F1 new dawn
For the first time in 40 years, an F1 season gets underway without Bernie Ecclestone at the helm. Liberty Media has promised a new era, but an Anti-Trust investigation and a series of gaffes have raised many questions.Formula One is finally moving in a fresh direction following the $6.4 billion takeover by American company Liberty …
Podolski delivers his own fitting departure
By the time Lukas Podolski played his last match for Germany, it had long since been clear that he was past his best as a player. However, Joachim Löw and the national team may come to miss him more than they think.It was worth waiting 70 minutes for. It was worth waiting through a poorly …
What you need to know about F1 in 2017
New technical regulations, new owners, faster cars, and just maybe – with a little luck – a more competitive field than in recent Mercedes-dominated years: Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming F1 season.Lewis Hamilton will be fighting for a fourth drivers’ championship in 2017, but preseason testing suggests that Ferrari and Red …