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The United States women's team lift the World Cup and cheer in celebration

Europe and Americas fight to host 2027 Women's World Cup

GermanyDecember 9, 2023
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Association football, known simply as football and soccer, is the most popular and most widely played sport in the world.

Young female footballer Erjona Mehmeti from Kosovo, speaking to DW during a training session

UN campaign aids young female footballers in Kosovo

UN campaign aids young female footballers in Kosovo

In Kosovo, football is traditionally a male sport. But a young generation of girls wants to change that.
KosovoDecember 8, 202301:44 min
Fußball CAF Champions League | Wydad Athletic Club - Al Ahly SC

Football: What is the new African Club Association?

Football: What is the new African Club Association?

Despite the long history of club football competition in Africa, clubs are only now speaking with one voice.
AfricaDecember 7, 2023
Deutschland Frankfurt 2022 | Jay Jay Okocha, Ex-Spieler von Eintracht Frankfurt

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha: Bundesliga can grow in Africa

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha: Bundesliga can grow in Africa

The former Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder believes that the Bundesliga has opportunities to grow its imprint in Africa.
AfricaDecember 5, 2023
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Reports & Analysis

Victor Boniface in action for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON headache risks wider fallout

Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON headache risks wider fallout

When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players.
AfricaDecember 4, 2023
The Germany U17 team lift the World Cup

Philipp Lahm: Germany can learn from U17s World Cup win

Philipp Lahm: Germany can learn from U17s World Cup win

Former national captain Philipp Lahm believes the U17s' win at the soccer World Cup can offer the blueprint to victory.
GermanyDecember 3, 2023
Germany lift the World Cup with confetti in the background

Under-17 World Cup: Light in German football darkness?

Under-17 World Cup: Light in German football darkness?

Germany's U17 team won the World Cup, but it doesn't mean much for the future of Germany's first team.
GermanyNovember 30, 2023
The ICC said the new ruling had been made to protect the integrity of women's cricket

Is cricket's transgender ban fair?

Is cricket's transgender ban fair?

Cricket's governing body (ICC) has joined others in banning transgender athletes. The decision has caused controversy.
Global issuesNovember 29, 2023
Police gather outside Eintracht Frankfurt's stadium

German fans and police clash again as Euro 2024 looms

German fans and police clash again as Euro 2024 looms

More than 200 people were hurt in violent scenes during a Bundesliga game in Frankfurt on Saturday. What does it mean?
GermanyNovember 28, 2023
Marie-Louise Eta looking straight at the camera and smiling

Marie-Louise Eta: Bundesliga coaching pioneer

Marie-Louise Eta: Bundesliga coaching pioneer

Marie-Louise Eta will make history when she becomes the first female assistant coach in the men's Champions League.
GermanyNovember 24, 2023
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In the spotlight

The Olympic rings outside IOC headquarters in Switzerland

100 years after 'Nazi Olympics': Should Berlin host in 2036?

Germany's capital is ready to bid to host the 2036 Olympics. But the plan is attracting criticism and awkward questions.
GermanyNovember 19, 2023
Barcelona celebrate their Champions League win

Women's Champions League: What you need to know

Barcelona and Lyon have shared the last eight Women’s Champions League titles, but will that change this season?
EuropeNovember 13, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros suffers concussion in hit during CFL game

Germany slow to take CTE brain injury from sport seriously

In Germany, the issue of the brain disease CTE in contact sports hasn't been getting nearly the attention it warrants.
GermanyNovember 10, 2023
Football fans gather for a photo next to a mascot at an organized gathering

Under-17 World Cup is Indonesia's second chance

Indonesia is set for a second chance from FIFA, after it was penalized over anti-Israel sentiment.
IndonesiaNovember 9, 2023
A cricket pitch lit up at night. The stands in the background are barely visible through the smog

How the climate crisis is affecting elite sport

The air is thick at the Cricket World Cup in India. Extreme smog is causing problems for athletes and fans.
Global issuesNovember 8, 2023
Danylo Sikan celebrates his goal against Barcelona

Shakhtar Donetsk hoping to 'bring joy to people' in Ukraine

For the players it's not just about football, but about making sure the world doesn't forget about war-torn Ukraine.
UkraineNovember 7, 2023