Joao Cancelo debut proves Julian Nagelsmann’s point

He may have arrived on the last day of the transfer window, but Bayern Munich’s new signing needed no time to settle. Joao Cancelo’s debut in Bayern’s 4-0 German Cup win over Mainz promised plenty. He may have been a surprise late arrival, but Joao Cancelo was no panic signing. And it took him just 17 ... Read full article »

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World Cup hosts criticize Saudi sponsorship plans

Women's 2023 World Cup hosts Australia and New Zealand have urged FIFA not to allow Saudi Arabia's tourism authority to sponsor the tournament. After reports earlier this week that Visit Saudi, the official tourist board of Saudi Arabia, was set to be announced as a sponsor of this year's FIFA Women's ... Read full article »

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Marcel Sabitzer: What Manchester United can expect

Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has joined Manchester United on loan. The combative Austrian starred at RB Leipzig but, like others before him, has struggled to replicate his form outside the Red Bull cosmos. Marcel Sabitzer's only previous appearance at Old Trafford was a disaster. Introduced ... Read full article »

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Opinion: Olympics without Russia please!

The ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes taking part in international sporting competition is in jeopardy. The IOC is working to let them back in. This would send an utterly wrong signal, writes DW's Jens Krepela. Sport is meant to unite people instead of dividing them. This is the noble idea behind ... Read full article »

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Bayern Munich sign Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City

Bayern Munich have signed defender Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City as they look to get their Bundesliga title defense back on track. The Portuguese player has recently lacked playing time at City. Bayern Munich have signed Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, ... Read full article »

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World Cup: Australia opening game moved to bigger stadium

Women's World Cup organizers FIFA have moved co-hosts Australia's opening match to the largest stadium in Sydney. However, the likely annoucement of Visit Saudi as a sponsor of the tournament is likey to draw criticizm. World Cup co-hosts Australia have had their opening match of 2023 tournament moved ... Read full article »

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Germany ice hockey team appoint Harold Kreis as head coach

Former longtime Germany player Harold Kreis has been named the new head coach of the national ice hockey team. Kreis will be looking to further develop a team that has taken a major step forward in recent years. The German Ice Hockey Association (DEB) confirmed on Monday what had been widely expected ... Read full article »

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Campbell Johnstone: Former All Black comes out as gay

The former New Zealand rugby star has announced he is gay — a decision that was welcomed as a step forward for the national sport. Campbell Johnstone, who played forNew Zealand's famed All Blacks, revealed he was gay on a New Zealand current affairs television program on Monday. The announcement ... Read full article »

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Karim Adeyemi finally makes his mark for Borussia Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi made his biggest mark in Borussia Dortmund colors as the club won their third straight Bundesliga game in 2023. The relief on Karim Adeyemi's face was evident. The 21-year-old closed his eyes and pushed the air out of his mouth. The Borussia Dortmund winger had waited a long time for ... Read full article »

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Germany win hockey World Cup for first time in 17 years

Germany's men's field hockey team are world champions for the first time in 17 years after beating defending champions Belgium in India. Germany's World Cup glory in India will go down as one of the most incredible run of comeback wins in sports. Germany beat defending champions Belgium 5-4 on penalties ... Read full article »

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