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Bayer Leverkusen players and staff link arms to celebrate a win

How Bayer Leverkusen went unbeaten in the Bundesliga

GermanyMay 18, 2024
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May 19, 2024

Ukrainian boxer Usyk becomes undisputed heavyweight champion

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Jibril Rajoub at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok

Will Israel be banned from football?

Will Israel be banned from football?

At the FIFA congress, the awarding of the 2027 Women's World Cup to Brazil was overshadowed by calls to ban Israel.
IsraelMay 17, 2024
Tamires Cassia Dias Gomes (left) and Adriana Leal da Silva celebrate a goal in a game against Germany

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup

The decision was made at the FIFA Congress, with Brazil beating a joint bid from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.
BrazilMay 17, 2024
Maximilian Mittelstädt celebrates his first goal for Germany

Germany's Euro squad reveal highlights connection campaign

Germany's Euro squad reveal highlights connection campaign

The reveal of Germany's Euro 2024 squad was aimed at creating closeness between its football team and the wider country.
GermanyMay 16, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his fight against Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk ready to inspire Ukraine in Fury fight

Oleksandr Usyk ready to inspire Ukraine in Fury fight

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk faces Briton Tyson Fury in one of the most anticipated fights in modern boxing history.
UkraineMay 16, 2024
A rainbow flag on a football pitch, in the background footballers are warming up

Group coming out of gay football players: Will it happen?

Group coming out of gay football players: Will it happen?

Critics of the initiative to combat homophobia have said it has little chance of creating long-term change.
GermanyMay 15, 2024
The Women's World Cup trophy

Who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup?

Who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup?

The chances of a German-Belgian-Dutch bid getting the nod now appear negligible.
BrazilMay 14, 2024
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A closer look

Champions League

The UEFA Champions League, known simply as the Champions League, is Europe's top club competition and one of the most prestigious in the world football.

Fußball Bundesliga Bayern München - VfB Stuttgart

Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man

Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man

A look at the numerous records Thomas Müller has set at Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
GermanyMay 9, 20248 images
Harry Kane holds his head in his hands

Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final

Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final

Real Madrid scored twice late on to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
EuropeMay 9, 2024
Borussia Dortmund players celebrate making the Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final

Dortmund are heading back to the Champions League final after the Bundesliga side overcame Kylian Mbappe and PSG.
GermanyMay 7, 2024
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In the spotlight

German long jumper Malaika Mihambo poses with her Olympic gold medal

Paying for gold: New Olympic medal bonus stirs debate

The World Athletics federation has broken ranks to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Olympics. Good move?
Global issuesApril 21, 2024
Football fans wait in the stands for a match to begin in Saudi Arabia

'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.
Saudi ArabiaApril 17, 2024
Table tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future

Malaysia and Singapore won't take over from Australia as host of the 2026 sporting event. Does it have a future?
Global issuesApril 16, 2024
Korbin Albert looks down at the ball

USWNT: Will new generation still fight for social causes?

The responsibility of what it means to play for the US women's football team has always been more than just the game.
United States of AmericaApril 7, 2024
Richarlison playing for Brazil

Richarlison can spur change in Brazilian football mentality

The Tottenham striker's comments about how therapy saved his life could change a generation of footballers in Brazil.
BrazilApril 5, 2024
Two legs fitted with electrodes in a lab

How sports science is now benefitting everyday athletes

What used to be the sole domain of high-performance sport can now help anyone with knee or back pain.
GermanyMarch 27, 2024