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Germany national football team

Germany is one of the world's most successful footballing nations having won four World Cups.

Alexandra Popp holding flowers after playing her last game for Germany

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German midfielder Jamal Musiala warms up with the ball at his feet in Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France

How the VW crisis threatens German football sponsorships

Volkswagen's slump in profits and labor crisis could lead the German automaker to reconsider its football sponsorships.

UK League of Legends E-Sport Finale London

League of Legends: South Korea’s T1 defeats China's BLG

Thousands of fans made their way to London for the final of the League of Legends world championships.

Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman in 1974 during the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

DR Congo: Keeping the 'Rumble in the Jungle' legacy alive

October 30 marks 50 years since the iconic 'Rumble in the Jungle', where Muhammad Ali faced George Foreman in Kinshasa.

Amina Tayona: Female kayaker and adrenaline junkie

Meet Amina Tayona, Uganda's pioneering kayaker, whose daring spirit takes her from the exhilarating rapids of the Nile.

Six celebrating players gather around another on a stadium's football pitch

Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON

Civil war has been devastating for Sudan and its people but the national football team is enjoying an unprecedented run.

Gianni Infantino sits in front of an ad for the Club World Cup

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia human rights report 'flawed'

A number of human rights organizations have criticized a report published by FIFA on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

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Nyara Sabally, Sabrina Ionescu and Leonie Fiebrich celebrate winning the WNBA title

Fiebich and Sabally win WNBA championship for New York

German stars Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally helped the New York Liberty win their first WNBA championship.

Jackline Juma gestures to players on the training pitch

Female coach breaking male barriers in African football

As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women.

North Korea's U20s women celebrate their success

North Korea and women's youth football: A perfect match

North Korea's young women have won their third U20 World Cup, so why is the isolated state so good at this level?

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Germany national football team

Alexandra Popp bids Germany farewell

Alexandra Popp bids Germany farewell

Leweling stars as Germany reach Nations League quarterfinals

Leweling stars as Germany reach Nations League quarterfinals

Germany national team: Goalkeeper Baumann's wait is over

Germany national team: Goalkeeper Baumann's wait is over

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How the VW crisis threatens German football sponsorships

How the VW crisis threatens German football sponsorships

League of Legends: South Korea’s T1 defeats China's BLG

League of Legends: South Korea’s T1 defeats China's BLG

DR Congo: Keeping the 'Rumble in the Jungle' legacy alive

DR Congo: Keeping the 'Rumble in the Jungle' legacy alive

Amina Tayona: Female kayaker and adrenaline junkie

Amina Tayona: Female kayaker and adrenaline junkie

Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON

Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia human rights report 'flawed'

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia human rights report 'flawed'

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Fiebich and Sabally win WNBA championship for New York

Female coach breaking male barriers in African football

North Korea and women's youth football: A perfect match