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Fußball, Frauen | Bundesliga | Bayern München - Turbine Potsdam | 22. Spieltag

Women's Bundesliga: Bayern Munich's title reveals problems

Germany8 hours ago
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Bundesliga

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The Bundesliga is Germany's top-flight professional football league. The men's 18-team league was founded in 1963, while the women's, formed in 1990, currently has 12 teams.

Fussball, 2. Bundesliga, 34. Spieltag l SSV Jahn Regensburg vs. FC Heidenheim l Fans

Bundesliga: Heidenheim promoted, Hamburg in playoff

Bundesliga: Heidenheim promoted, Hamburg in playoff

Heidenheim have won promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in dramatic fashion at the expense of Hamburg.
Germany11 hours ago
Fussball Bundesliga, 34. Spieltag l Bayern München wird Deutscher Meister

Bayern Munich champions again after Dortmund meltdown

Bayern Munich champions again after Dortmund meltdown

Bayern Munich are German champions for the 11th straight time after Dortmund’s implosion against Mainz.
GermanyMay 27, 2023
Borussia Dortmund fans display banners against the Bundesliga's private equity investment plans

Bundesliga investor plan rejected after intense fan protests

Bundesliga investor plan rejected after intense fan protests

A German Football League plan to attract multi-billion euro private equity investment has been voted down.
GermanyMay 24, 2023
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Reports & Analysis

Indien Neu-Delhi | Indische Ringerin Sakshi Malik, Festnahme bei Protestdemonstration gegen sexuelle Belästigung von Athleten

Indian wrestlers detained for protesting

Indian wrestlers detained for protesting

Several of India's top wrestlers have been arrested after staging protests against their sport's federation chief.
India6 hours ago01:33 min
Fussball 1. Bundesliga 30. Spieltag VfL Bochum - Borussia Dortmund

Bundesliga: Marco Reus' date with Dortmund destiny

Bundesliga: Marco Reus' date with Dortmund destiny

On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus could crown his career with the prize he desires most.
GermanyMay 26, 2023
Spanish footballers take stance against racism

Vinicius Jr. case mirrors Spain's racism 'problem'

Vinicius Jr. case mirrors Spain's racism 'problem'

La Liga's reaction to the racist abuse aimed at Vinicius Junior highlights Spain's lax attitude towards racism.
EuropeMay 25, 2023
A black banner held in the stands of Karlsruhe's Wildparkstadion reads "Kevin forever!"

Depression in football: The fan groups fighting the taboo

Depression in football: The fan groups fighting the taboo

In Germany, fans are taking matters into their own hands in supporting their fellow fans with mental health issues.
GermanyMay 25, 2023
Parsa Heidari, an Iranian swimmer who fled to Germany

Iranian swimmer turns his back on his homeland

Iranian swimmer turns his back on his homeland

Iranian finswimmer Parsa Heidari has fled to Germany to pursue his athletic career.
AsiaMay 24, 202301:44 min
Deutschland Bundesliga FC Augsburg - Borussia Dortmund | Sebastien Haller

Dortmund's title run

Dortmund's title run

Full of mistakes and upsets! Dortmund's latest Bundesliga title tilt was unexpected and came during a bumpy season.
GermanyMay 24, 202302:07 min
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In the spotlight

Sarina Salehi training in Krefeld

Everything for wrestling: Sarina Salehi's Olympic dream

As a girl in Iran, wrestling was forbidden. So Sarina Salehi fled with her family to Germany to follow her dream.
IranMay 16, 2023
Alexandra Popp raises a fist in celebration

Football: Rainbow armbands and numbers in spotlight again

After players refused to play in a top-flight match in France, the issue of rainbow colors has raised its head again.
FranceMay 15, 2023
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych in action

Ukrainian athletes against boycott of international events

Ukraine doesn't want its athletes competing against Russians. But some think that sends the wrong message.
UkraineMay 14, 2023
Indian wrestlers Sangita Phogat (C), Vinesh Phogat (R) along with Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women Swati Maliwal (L) take part in an ongoing protest with other wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in New Delhi

India: Wrestlers' protest spotlights sexual abuse in sports

Female athletes are angered by government inaction over sexual harassment allegations against a ruling party politician.
IndiaMay 4, 2023
Iran protests after Mahsa Amini

Iran protests: 'Athletes should be on the right side'

The role of sports and athletes in the struggle for freedom in Iran remains a sensitive subject.
IranApril 27, 2023
Fußball Manchester United gegen Arsenal

Why do female footballers get so many ACL injuries?

England captain Leah Williamson is the latest to be ruled out of the World Cup. Why are ACL tears more common in women?
EuropeApril 26, 2023