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Bundesliga
Fußball Bundesliga | Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund | 1:2 (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

Live: Dortmund vs Mönchengladbach

Jadon Sancho has been suspended by Borussia Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre for Saturday's clash with league leaders Borussia Mönchengladbach. Follow all the build-up on DW's live blog.  

Paciencia stars as Frankfurt crush Leverkusen 18h ago

Eintracht Frankfurt v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga (Getty Images/M. Hangst)

The Eagles soared on Friday night as Goncalo Paciencia and Bas Dost showed there is life after Jovic, Rebic and Haller. The same old problems haunted Peter Bosz's side though, as Leverkusen shipped three.  

PATRICK HERRMANN EXCLUSIVE

'We've created a special atmosphere here' 17.10.2019

Fußball Patrick Herrmann (Getty Images/Bongarts/D. Mouhtaropoulos)

Borussia Mönchengladbach head into their match in Dortmund as the surprise Bundesliga leaders. Forward Patrick Herrmann spoke to DW about the Foals' recipe for success and their chances of victory on Saturday.  

Favre needs a win in battle of the Borussias 17.10.2019

UEFA Champions League Borussia Dortmund - FC Barcelona (Getty Images/Bongarts/M. Rose)

Favre's side are looking to end a winless run as surprise leaders Borussia Mönchengladbach come to Dortmund. But an admission from Dortmund's CEO that they tried to bring back Jürgen Klopp in 2018 has added some spice.  

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Gladbach's success story

Can Gladbach's new generation really challenge for the Bundesliga title this season?  

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1. Bundesliga 07. Spieltag | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. FC Augsburg (Getty Images/AFP/I. Fassbender)

Gladbach's success story

Fußball Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 - 1. FC Nürnberg (Imago/C. v.d. Laage)

#BundesligaInside: Amine Harit - Schalke's X-Factor

Fußball Bundesliga Training Hamburger SV Bakery Jatta (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Charisius)

The Bakery Jatta story

Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels takes a selfie with a fan

#BundesligaInside: Why defenders are so en vogue

Neven Subotic on Union's first win

Neven Subotic on Union's first win

Nigeria Bundesliga Fans in Kano | Bundesliga-Fanclub (DW/M. Mohammed)

Why the Bundesliga attracts the most fans!

RB-Trainer Julian Nagelsmann in Leipzig (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Woitas)

Coaching talent Nagelsmann moves to RB Leipzig

Bildkombo Hertha BSC 1. FC Union (picture-alliance/dpa)

Hertha vs Union: Berlin buzzing for Bundesliga derby

Football and politics
Joachim Löw und Mezut Özil (Getty Images/M. Hitji)

Özil: 'There are major problems in Germany'

For the first time in over a year, Mesut Özil has discussed the 'racist abuse' that led to his decision to retire from international football. Özil believes it points to a political and social shift in Germany.  

Grassroots tensions between Turks and Kurds 16.10.2019

Foul im Amateurfußball (picture-alliance/D. Reinhardt)

A military salute by Turkish players at an international against Albania has spilled over onto Germany’s amateur pitches. Regional associations are trying to put a lid on a potential source of on-field tensions.  

Turkish envoy rejects salute criticism

Turkish players give a military salute

Turkey's ambassador in Berlin has described a military salute by Turkish footballers as "completely normal." He condemned the furor the gesture triggered in Germany, saying it was over the top and bordered on racism.  

EM Qualifikation 2020 - Türkei vs. Frankreich (Getty Images/A. Jocard)

Salute or silence? Footballers face quandary 15.10.2019

The Turkish national team's use of a military salute by has been heavily criticized in wake of Ankara's military offensive against Kurds. In Germany, several players of Turkish origin have been caught up in the furore.  

Turkey's Cenk Tosun celebrates scoring against Albania

UEFA to 'examine' Turkey's military salute 13.10.2019

European football's governing body has said it will be looking into the celebration of Friday's victory for Turkey against Albania. Football authorities may take a dim view of the "political gesture."  

Fascists and football: Bulgaria's big problem 16.10.2019

Bulgarian fans on the terraces during their match against England (picture-alliance/empics/D. Klein)

After Bulgaria's European qualifier against England was marred by serious racism, calls for tougher action are getting louder. But what can sanctions achieve when the problem is so deeply entrenched in the fan culture?  

Bulgarian football chief quits over Euro 2020 racism furor  

The business of football

Local vs global: football's balancing act 18.10.2019

Spanien Fussball Club Atlético de Madrid Fans (Getty Images/Denis Doyle)

Spain's La Liga has renewed its efforts to host a league game in the United States. As domestic leagues and clubs face a tricky balancing act, the commercial threat to football is becoming increasingly existential.  

China: A huge market with strings attached 17.10.2019

China Bayern München Fan trägt Trikot von Spieler Thomas Müller in Schanghai (Weekend Studio/J. Beard )

Several Bundesliga clubs are active in China. As the recent controversy involving the NBA has demonstrated, while the potential financial rewards are enormous, doing business with Chinese partners can be challenging.  

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Qatar labor reforms ahead of 2022 World Cup 18.10.2019

Logo der Fußball-WM 2022 in Katar (picture-alliance/dpa/Nikku)

Qatar has approved a broad labor reform program ahead of its hosting the 2022 World Cup. The gulf state had come under fire for what rights groups described as poor labor conditions and the exploitation of migrant workers.  

North and South Korea clash in empty stadium 15.10.2019

Kim il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang (Imago/G. Hellier)

The two Korea's played their first competitive football match in Pyongyang under a near total blackout. The 50,000-capacity Kim Il Sung Stadium was empty.  

St. Pauli dismiss Turkish defender Sahin 14.10.2019

Cenk Sahin, FC St. Pauli

The fullback was in hot water for an online post voicing support for the "heroic army" operation in war-torn Syria. St. Pauli's fans had already expressed dissatisfaction with Sahin's past support for Erdogan's regime.  

Biles wins record 25th medal at World Champs 13.10.2019

FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships | Simone Biles (Picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Schrader)

The female athlete has become the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history with her 24th and 25th gold medal on the floor and vault beam. Hailing from Ohio, the record medalist is only 22 years old.  

German duo claim historic Ironman double 13.10.2019

Jan Frodeno running in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii

Anne Haug has become the first German woman to win the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Germany also dominated the men's race, with Jan Frodeno setting a new course record and scooping his third title.  

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei celebrates winning the women's marathon next to her new world record time

Kosgei sets new women's marathon record 13.10.2019

Brigid Kosgei broke Paula Radcliffe's 16-year-old world record by winning the Chicago Marathon in 2 hours, 14 minutes and four seconds. Her compatriot Lawrence Cherono won the men's race.  

Eliud Kipchoge crossing the finishing line (Reuters/L. Foeger)

Kipchoge breaks two hour marathon barrier 12.10.2019

Eliud Kipchoge ran the fastest marathon ever on Saturday but didn't set a new world record. The Kenyan broke the two-hour mark, having compared it to being "the first man on the moon," but these weren't race conditions.  

Germany national team

German women honored but not always visible 15.10.2019

Germany's women celebrate winning the 1989 European championship

Germany's female footballers still seek recognition and visibility despite three decades of smashing records and exceeding expectations. As some joined the Hall of Fame, veterans reflected on the sport's past and future.  

First female footballers inducted into Germany's Hall of Fame  

Teammates back Gündogan, Can after criticism 14.10.2019

UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifikation | Estland v Deutschland -Emre Can (Getty Images/Bongarts/M. Rose)

Ilkay Gündogan and Emre Can have explained themselves after liking an Instagram post related to Turkey's military offensive in Syria. After criticism from some quarters, the pair have been backed by their teammates.  

Gündogan and Can 'like' controversial Turkish football Instagram post  

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