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Qatar World Cup

DW in Doha

Arab Cup 2021: No football fervor in Qatar

With less than a year to go until the start of the World Cup in Qatar, the Arab Cup is providing a test run. A visit to Doha shows there is still a lot of work to do — not least when it comes to the atmosphere.

Podcast

Project Fussball Series 3: The 50+1 rule

As questions are asked about competition issues in the Bundesliga, season three of Project Fussball returns to explore one of Germany's most popular and complex rules: 50+1.

Bundesliga

Fußball | Supercup | FC Bayern - Borussia Dortmund

Tactical view

How can Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern?

Despite being one point behind Bayern, Dortmund come into Der Klassiker with a handful of weaknesses and an awful record against the Bundesliga champions. Jasmine Baba explains what Dortmund needs to improve on.

Erling Haaland's return boosts Dortmund

Erling Haaland celebrates with teammate Ansgar Knauf after his goal

The Norwegian striker's goal from the bench against Wolfsburg was a positive sign for Borussia Dortmund after a tough week. He will be crucial for the club going forward, especially against Bayern Munich next week.

Women's football

Germany brush off Portugal to stay perfect

Three goals in the first half hour helped Germany to a win in Portugal that takes them a step closer to the Women's World Cup. It may not have been as emphatic as recent victories but Germany have now won six in a row.

South Africa emerging as continental force

For a long time, the country played second fiddle to continental giants Nigeria. Now South African women's football is reaping the rewards of its Vision 2022 strategy to grow the women's game.

Ballon d'Or

Messi wins seventh career Ballon d'Or award 29.11.2021

The Argentinian superstar pipped Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski to claim his record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or. Barcelona's Alexia Putellas took home the women's award.

Ralf Rangnick to Manchester United

Man. United appoint Rangnick as interim boss

Premier League side Manchester United have named German Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season.

Opinion

Rangnick is United's best move in years 29.11.2021

After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, English giants Manchester United have appointed German coach Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis. It could prove to be the club's best decision in years, says DW's Matt Ford.

Jahreshauptversammlung 2021 des FC Bayern Muenchen e.V..

Opinion: Bayern AGM revealed clash of worlds

Motions ignored, speakers rejected, directors jeered — Bayern Munich's AGM descended into chaos. For DW's Matt Ford, the scenes exposed a fundamental question at the heart of German football: what does it want to be?

Qatar rift between fans and bosses escalating 26.11.2021

The uneasy relationship between Bayern Munich's bosses and fans over the club's links with Qatar has worsened after an ill-tempered AGM. Club grandee Uli Hoeness said the meeting was "worst I've ever experienced."

DW Kick Off on Instagram

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DW Sports on Twitter

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DW Kick off on Facebook

Deutschland Negativ-Journalistenpreis «Verschlossenen Auster» geht an Facebook

This is the place to come to find all of our Bundesliga and other football-related content on Facebook.

Tennis

EU want China to prove Peng Shuai is safe 23h ago

Peng Shuai disappeared on November 2 after posting a message on social media alleging that a top Chinese official had sexually assaulted her. She re-appeared two weeks later, but concerns about her safety remain.

World Chess Championships

Carlsen to defend title against familiar foe 24.11.2021

Chess players Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi

Chess maestro Magnus Carlsen has been the world chess champion since 2013. Over the next three weeks in Dubai, he'll face off against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi, a dangerous, quick-thinking opponent.

Pieces on the board at the Chess World Championships 2018

Seconds in chess: Searching for decisive gaps

The World Chess Championship in Dubai is not just about the two players on the big stage. In the background, two teams of trainers are also competing against each other and tinkering with new sequences day and night.

Beijing Olympics