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Thomas Tuchel on the sidelines for Bayern Munich, both hands pointing at his temples

Sport psychology in German football making progress

GermanyDecember 27, 2023
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A closer look

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros suffers concussion in hit during CFL game
Image: John Woods/Canadian Press/empics/picture alliance

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.

First known CTE brain disease diagnosis for a female athlete

AustraliaJuly 4, 2023

Elite rugby tackling concussion

October 27, 2019
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A closer look

Africa Cup of Nations

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The Africa Cup of Nations is a continental football tournmanent that takes place every two years — in odd years for the men, even years for the women

Nathan Tella, Edmond Tapsoba and Victor Boniface (l to r) celebrate a goal for Leverkusen

Africa Cup of Nations: How will the Bundesliga be impacted?

Africa Cup of Nations: How will the Bundesliga be impacted?

When the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in January, several Bundesliga clubs will have to go without some stars.
AfricaDecember 22, 2023
CAF Awards 2023, Victor Osimhen

How Nigeria's Victor Osimhen became Africa's best footballer

How Nigeria's Victor Osimhen became Africa's best footballer

The Nigerian has been named Africa's men's Footballer of the Year, but faced a lot of adversity on the way to the top.
NigeriaDecember 12, 2023
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
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Reports & Analysis

Robin Smiciklas spielt Golf beim Golfclub Abenberg

Tourette's syndrome no barrier to golfing passion

Tourette's syndrome no barrier to golfing passion

As he pursues a career in professional golf, Robin Smicklas is hoping to help reduce the stigma about having Tourette's.
GermanyDecember 28, 2023
Michael Schumacher celebrates a first win with Ferrari

Even out of public view, Michael Schumacher's star shines on

Even out of public view, Michael Schumacher's star shines on

A decade after a skiing accident changed his life forever, DW looks back on Michael Schumacher's storied career.
December 27, 202313 images
Farouk Al-Rubaie, founder of Mesopotamia Engines Sports Club, at a car drifting event in Baghdad

Motorsport craze captures the hearts of Iraq's youth

Motorsport craze captures the hearts of Iraq's youth

Among the many fans of underground-style stunt driving in the Middle East: Iraqis taking up the sport of "drifting."
IraqDecember 25, 202301:34 min
A female football referee holds a football in her right hand while male referee lurks behind

Angolan female soccer referee faces obstacles

Angolan female soccer referee faces obstacles

Lucia Manuel Tchiputo isn't only a trailblazing referee: She advocates a future without gender limitations in football.
AngolaDecember 23, 202301:29 min
French police in front of the Eiffel Tower

Olympics a 'huge challenge' for France's security agencies

Olympics a 'huge challenge' for France's security agencies

Paris is preparing to ramp up security with unprecedented measures for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Not everyone is happy.
FranceDecember 22, 2023
Footballer Marcelo celebrates by pointing both fingers with arms out

FIFA Club World Cup to clash with Women's Euro 2025

FIFA Club World Cup to clash with Women's Euro 2025

A further expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 raises concern for women's tournaments in Europe and Africa.
EuropeDecember 20, 2023
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In the spotlight

Iranian women hold up a flag supporting their football team

Iran: Women attend Tehran derby, but equality fight goes on

FIFA hailed the attendance of women at the recent Tehran derby as "progress," a term which a key activist has rejected
IranDecember 18, 2023
Russian athlete Vladislav Larin poses with President Vladimir Putin

Calling Russian athletes 'neutral means supporting murder'

Russian and Belarusian athletes may compete in Paris next year. But critics have said they will be "propaganda" tool.
Global issuesDecember 15, 2023
Fans hold up banners protesting against big investors in German soccer

Bundesliga deal: What does private equity want in football?

For private equity, a deal with the German Football League would be unusual — but it's quickly becoming a "new normal."
GermanyDecember 15, 2023
Steph Catley in action

Are women football players getting a raw deal?

For the first time, women’s football is set to become a billion dollar industry. But is growth coming at a cost?
United KingdomDecember 11, 2023
The Germany U17 team lift the World Cup

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?

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