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Bellingham captains BVB, defeat angers Terzic

Jude Bellingham donned the Borussia Dortmund captain's armband for the first time on Saturday but couldn't prevent his team losing to Cologne. Head coach Edin Terzic had strong words for his players ahead of a big week.  

How Musiala led Bayern's 'therapy session'

Crisis-hit Bayern Munich bounced back to winning ways by thrashing Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night. Teenager Jamal Musiala put a hard week's training into practice with a man-of-the-match performance.  

How Urs Fischer keeps Union at top level

Despite being in the Europa League and this only being their fourth season in the top tier, Union Berlin are top of the Bundesliga. The club has surprised many, and Jasmine Baba explains how they've done it.  

NWSL shows up Women's Bundesliga

Every match will determine a playoff slot as the US National Women's Soccer League heads into the final weekend of its 10th season. The NWSL is the third attempt to launch a women's league in the US — and it's working.  

How Bundesliga clubs travel to away games?

Questions were asked after PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe laughed at the idea of not flying to an away game. How do clubs travel to away games and what are their reasons for picking a plane over a bus?  

A 'pioneering role' in sustainability

The Bundesliga is committed to being climate friendly. The 36 clubs in the first and second divisions are prepared to meet certain sustainability criteria in the future — though some are better positioned than others.  

Iran protests take center stage against Senegal

A football friendly to prepare for Qatar 2022 proved fertile grounds for Iranian protesters. The national team have now lent their support in the fight for the freedom of women in a country with a hard-line government.  

DW IN LONDON

England expose Germany as Qatar looms

Germany’s last competitive fixtures before the World Cup are over following a 3-3 draw with England in London. With it came a humble reminder that Germany's World Cup aspirations must be tempered with realism.  

Müller: The space interpeter looks tired

Germany lost to Hungary on Friday night, crashing out of the Nations League and prompting concern ahead of the World Cup, with several key players struggling for form. Chief among them: talisman Thomas Müller.  

How Dutch league can catch its national team

The Netherlands' Euro 2017 win saw the country take a warp-speed jump to the top of women’s football. The domestic league has had a slower trajectory but that could soon change, with big clubs starting to invest.  

Spain players resign in row over coach

Spain's national team have been thrown into disarray after 15 players resigned. This came after the Spanish football federation refused to sack head coach Jorge Vilda, as demanded by the players.