Bundesliga: RB Leipzig miss chance to close gap on Bayern Munich

RB Leipzig had a golden opportunity to put the heat on Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga when Hoffenheim visited the Red Bull Arena on Friday night. It was one that a blunt Leipzig failed to seize. RB Leipzig 0-0 Hoffenheim, Red Bull Arena RB Leipzig's decision to not adequately replace ... Read full article »

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Kristina Vogel: 'When the world isn't nice for everyone it annoys me'

Kristina Vogel is set to realize her dream of going to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, but not the way she had originally planned. Kristina Vogel was the queen of her sport, having been both a world and Olympic champion in track cycling. The Tokyo Games and a third Olympic gold medal were next on the list. Then, ... Read full article »

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Olympics: Senior government figure admits Tokyo Games could be scrapped

Toshihiro Nikai, the long-serving secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic party, said the Games could be axed, according to reports from Japan. A senior Japanese ruling party official said on Thursday that cancelling this year's Olympic Games could be an option if coronavirus infections ... Read full article »

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100 days until Tokyo Olympics: An unfair Games looms

It's 100 days until the postponed Tokyo Summer Olympics. However, COVID-19 numbers are on the rise in some places and athletes due to compete in Tokyo feel that they and their concerns are not being taken seriously. "I was totally relieved and really wanted to get out of my apartment," saber ... Read full article »

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Germany announce themselves as one of Europe's best

With few competitive matches scheduled before next year's Euros, Germany's friendly victory over Norway in Wiesbaden demonstrates they are prepared to contend next summer. Germany 3-1 Norway, Brita-Arena (Freigang 8', Dallmann 17', Krumbiegel 62' — Reiten 4') If Saturday’s ... Read full article »

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Opinion: PSG vs. Bayern proof Champions League reform plans are greed over good

Paris Saint-Germain's aggregate win over Bayern Munich was football of the highest quality. But it was also more proof that proposed plans to overhaul the Champions League would be detrimental, DW's Matt Pearson writes. No fans, a relentless treadmill of games, sportswashing and COVID-19: It has been ... Read full article »

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Champions League live: Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester City

Borussia Dortmund host Manchester City with the tie in the balance after a strong display in Manchester. The Bundesliga side face a "brutally difficult task" according to their coach, but have the talent to hurt City. Borussia Dortmund 1-0 (2-2 agg.) Manchester City, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund (Bellingham ... Read full article »

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Bundesliga: Fredi Bobic to follow Adi Hütter out of Eintracht Frankfurt

A day after Adi Hütter decided to swap Eintacht Frankfurt for Mönchengladbach, Fredi Bobic has also confimed his departure. The influential head of sport is expected to join to Hertha Berlin at the end of the season. Eintracht Frankfurt look set for a surprise Champions League berth after an exceptional ... Read full article »

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China's Communist Party forcing investors to pull money out of European football

A few years ago, China was aiming to become a major player in world football. International stars were lured to the domestic Super League and investors bought up European clubs. This is all over. Imagine the following scenario: Borussia Dortmund win the Bundesliga and then a few months later are banished ... Read full article »

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Champions League live: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich

Injury-hit Bayern Munich travel to Paris looking to overturn a 3-2 first leg deficit against PSG. As coaching tensions rumble on, can the reigning champions keep Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and the like at bay? Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 (3-2 agg.) Bayern Munich Parc des Princes, Paris Kick off! Odds not ... Read full article »

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