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Club World Cup final: A win for Chelsea, FIFA and Trump

A sensational display from Cole Palmer and Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain, with a 3-0 win securing the Club World Cup title. FIFA boss Gianni...

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Club World Cup: Football players and fans languish in heat

Slow-paced soccer matches, sweltering players and complaints about the heat have been the themes of the Club World Cup. Organizers FIFA say they take...

27.06.2025 70

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Club World Cup: Extreme heat poses questions for FIFA

Slow-paced soccer matches, sweltering players and complaints about the heat have been the themes of the Club World Cup. Organizers FIFA say they take...

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Betting ads swamp Brazilian football as addiction spikes

Exclusive DW data shows how gambling ads at Brazilian football matches are more prevalent than in any other major league. That has huge financial and...

19.06.2025 60

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World Cup 2026: Could cohost politics have an impact?

A year out from a football World Cup across three countries, tensions between the US, Canada and Mexico hang over preparations. From travel bans and...

12.06.2025 60

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PSG and Qatar finally reach Champions League summit

When Qatar bought Paris Saint-Germain in 2011, it looked like they would quickly spend their way to the top. They’ve shed stars for a likeable young...

02.06.2025 70

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Enhanced Games world record claim: What does it mean?

An event dubbed "Olympics on Drugs" and backed by the Trump family has moved a step closer to reality. The Enhanced Games claim one of its...

25.05.2025 50

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Why are African teams playing football against Russia?

Since being banned from competitive football after invading Ukraine, Russia have largely faced sympathetic countries in friendlies. Increasingly,...

25.03.2025 30

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Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is sponsorship controversial?

Bayern Munich's sponsorship deal with Rwanda is "blood stained" and must end, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing...

05.02.2025 10

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How will Trump's return to US presidency affect sports?

The planet's biggest sporting events — the World Cup and Olympics — will be held in the United States during Trump’s second term. DW looks at...

25.01.2025 10

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FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?

The Club World Cup, FIFA's latest expansion plan for football, has not generally been well-received. But it still fetched $1 billion in broadcast...

13.12.2024 9

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Manchester City hearing into 115 financial charges begins

Premier League champions Manchester City face a different kind of challenge as they answer 115 financial charges. DW looks at what has happened and...

17.09.2024 3

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Manchester City vs. Premier League over 115 charges

Premier League champions Manchester City face a different kind of challenge as they answer 115 financial charges. DW looks at what has happened and...

16.09.2024 2

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Will UFC finally come to Africa?

A high-profile win by South African Dricus du Plessis over Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya has paved the way for a potential UFC event in Africa. The...

19.08.2024 2

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Will UFC finally come to Africa?

A high-profile win for South African fighter Dricus du Plessis against Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya has opened the door for a UFC fight in Africa....

18.08.2024 2

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Best moments of closing ceremony

A spectacular, star-studded live show closed out the Paris Olympics in some style. As well as thousands of athletes from around the world, the show...

12.08.2024 5

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The woman leading German football's new era at Paris 2024

Germany enters the women's football tournament at the Paris Olympics with a new look. Sjoeke Nüsken's role as the emerging leader has taken on even...

18.07.2024 2

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