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Several kids in a gym

Several kids in a gym

How a German football club is making refugees feel at home

German football club Hertha Bonn's project "Football Connects" helps refugee children integrate into the country.

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

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

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.

DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Corruption and catastrophe as China invests in Colombia

Landslides and buried villages in Colombia. The Angkor Wat temples evict locals. And big hopes for Brazil's footballers.

A group of women in traditional clothing standing on a baseball field

A group of women in traditional clothing standing on a baseball field

Las Amazonas: The Indigenous women's softball team

The Las Amazonas softball team is shattering Mexico's gender expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits.

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

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.

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DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Has the Ballon D'Or lost its magic?

Why has the Ballon D'Or become controversial? Eddy Micah talks to football journalists Glory Mushinge and Matt Pearson.

Uganda Kayak The 77 Percent

Uganda Kayak The 77 Percent

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

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.

Alexandra Popp holding flowers after playing her last game for Germany

Alexandra Popp holding flowers after playing her last game for Germany

Alexandra Popp bids Germany farewell

German football legend Alexandra Popp bid farewell to international football after 14 years in the national team.

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

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.

Lamine Yamal (r) and Raphael Dias Belloli (Raphinha, l) smile and gesture as they celebrate during FC Barcelona's resounding 4-0 defeat of Real Madrid in the traditional El Clasico match on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Lamine Yamal (r) and Raphael Dias Belloli (Raphinha, l) smile and gesture as they celebrate during FC Barcelona's resounding 4-0 defeat of Real Madrid in the traditional El Clasico match on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Real Madrid and La Liga condemn abuse of Barcelona players

Real Madrid and football and government authorities have voiced disgust over racist abuse aimed at FC Barcelona players.

Competitors at the Khelo Indian Winter Games celebrate their success

Competitors at the Khelo Indian Winter Games celebrate their success

India sees remarkable winter sports transformation

India's athletes are preparing for a historic year in a country with a huge potential for winter sports.

Nigeria's football team, the Super Eagles

Nigeria's football team, the Super Eagles

Nigeria given 3-0 win over Libya after 'inhumane treatment'

The Nigerian team had been scheduled to play an AFCON qualifier against Libya but were left strandard at the airport.

Kenya Hiking The 77 Percent

Kenya Hiking The 77 Percent

How hiking became Nairobi's new outdoor escape

Escape the city and discover Nairobi’s growing hiking culture with Let's Drift.

DW l Olympia, Sportler Frithjof Seidel

DW l Olympia, Sportler Frithjof Seidel

Alone among women — the story of a male synchronized swimmer

Frithjof Seidel is currently the only man in the German national synchronized swimming team.

Alexandra Popp takes a selfie with fans at a stadium

Alexandra Popp takes a selfie with fans at a stadium

Alexandra Popp set for Germany swan song

The Olympic gold medalist is set to play her last match for Germany where her international career began 14 years ago.

Edith Kimani - Moderatorin The 77 Percent

Edith Kimani - Moderatorin The 77 Percent

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

This week, we hike Kenya, camp in Ghana, kayak the White Nile, bike in Nigeria, surf in Dakar, and bungee jump.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in conversation ahead of a Saudi Women's Premier League football match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in conversation ahead of a Saudi Women's Premier League football match

Female footballers speak out against FIFA-Saudi deal

In an open letter, more than 100 players have criticized FIFA's cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia.

Kamala Harris chats with Steph Curry with a basketball under her arm

Kamala Harris chats with Steph Curry with a basketball under her arm

Sports stars weigh in on US election

Do endorsements from Steph Curry and fellow athletes make a difference? How do candidates use them to their advantage?

Tänzerin Maimouna Coulibaly

Tänzerin Maimouna Coulibaly

How dancing builds resilience

Dance helped Maïmouna Coulibaly overcome abuse and now she runs a class to help others literally shake off their trauma.

Illkay Gündogan

Illkay Gündogan

Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers

Players are threatening to go on strike, but their concerns seem to have fallen on deaf ears at FIFA and UEFA.

The boot of Andrew Irvine

The boot of Andrew Irvine

Mount Everest: The 100-year mystery of Mallory and Irvine

Mountaineers recently discovered the foot of Andrew Irvine on Mount Everest. Did he make history before anyone else?

DW Dokumentation | Griechenland - Insel-Entdeckungen in der Ägäis

DW Dokumentation | Griechenland - Insel-Entdeckungen in der Ägäis

How Ali became one of Germany's best blind soccer players

Ali Can Pektas is a dribbling maestro in blind soccer. His dream is to take part in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025

British tabloids aren't pleased: A German has been hired to coach the England men's national team.

Thomas Tuchel shouts from the sidelines

Thomas Tuchel shouts from the sidelines

Tuchel new England men's football team coach — a smart move?

What led to Thomas Tuchel's appointment, and how has it been received?

Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel

Football: Tuchel reportedly to become England head coach

Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to become England's third foreign head coach — and the first German.

Kylian Mbappé seen during a Real Madrid game

Kylian Mbappé seen during a Real Madrid game

Kylian Mbappé rejects Swedish rape claim

He also appeared to link the reports to his ongoing wage dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain.

Nigerian defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (CR) celebrates with teammates after scoring

Nigerian defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (CR) celebrates with teammates after scoring

Libya blames Nigeria for canceled AFCON qualifier

The Super Eagles had refused to play the match citing mistreatment upon their arrival to Libya.

Germany's Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn in action against Austria in July.

Germany's Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn in action against Austria in July.

Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope

New coach Christian Wück has had to ring the changes in his first squad given the impending exits of three top stars.

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

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.

Germany made the quarterfinals of the Nations League for the first time

Germany made the quarterfinals of the Nations League for the first time

Leweling stars as Germany reach Nations League quarterfinals

Julian Nagelsmann's Germany team made history by going further than ever before in the Nations League.

William Troost Ekong of Nigeria reacts instructs teammates during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Final match between Nigeria and Cote dIvoire

William Troost Ekong of Nigeria reacts instructs teammates during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Final match between Nigeria and Cote dIvoire

Nigeria's Super Eagles boycott Libya match over 'mind games'

Nigeria's men's soccer team pulls out of its tournament qualifier in Libya in protest at being abandoned at an airport.

Nima Rinji Sherpa returning to Nepal from China

Nima Rinji Sherpa returning to Nepal from China

Nepali teen hailed after setting 8,000-meter peak record

Nima Rinji Sherpa has set a record as the youngest person to summit all of the world's 8,000-meter peaks.

Ruth Chepngetich runs through the tape with arms aloft

Ruth Chepngetich runs through the tape with arms aloft

Ruth Chepngetich breaks marathon world record for women

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women's marathon world record in Chicago, dedicating the win to a late compatriot.

Oliver Baumann dives to make a save

Oliver Baumann dives to make a save

Germany national team: Goalkeeper Baumann's wait is over

Oliver Baumann will become the third oldest man to make his debut for Germany at 34. It has been some time coming.

Sergej Barbarez

Sergej Barbarez

Sergej Barbarez falls to second homeland in home debut

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s head coach, Sergej Barbarez failed to pull off a miracle against his country of residence.

Sports Life Produktion | Blindenfußball Frauen

Sports Life Produktion | Blindenfußball Frauen

Women in blind football: Scoring for gender equality

In blind football, women are still a rarity.

Simone Biles performing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Simone Biles performing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Managing mental health in sport: A universal challenge

To mark World Mental Health Day, DW spoke with sportspeople around the world about how they manage their mental health.

Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis at the end of 2024

Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis at the end of 2024

Rafael Nadal: A tennis great and a clay court king

Rafael Nadal (38) retires having enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in professional tennis.

Tennis French Open | Alexander Zverev - Rafael Nadal

Tennis French Open | Alexander Zverev - Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has said he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, to be held in Malaga.

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #238

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #238

Can skateboarding fuel change for girls in Ethiopia?

What started with a couple of girls has grown into a movement of 20 skateboarders challenging gender norms in Ethiopia.

Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull

Former Liverpool and Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is set to become head of global soccer for soft drink firm Red Bull.

Kenyan team prepare for a training exercise with cones

Kenyan team prepare for a training exercise with cones

Kenya: World Cup debut turning point for women's football

After Kenya's historic achievement of reaching the U17 World Cup, change and progress for women's football is possible.

Himalayan Region in Darjeeling

Himalayan Region in Darjeeling

Two climbers rescued after 3 days stranded on Himalayan peak

Fay Jane Manners and Michelle Theresa Dvorak lost almost all of their equipment after a rockslide.

A woman smiles as several other men look on.

A woman smiles as several other men look on.

India: Can former wrestling champion make it in politics?

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat's political entry symbolizes a broader fight for justice and the protection of women.

Jackline Juma gestures to players on the training pitch

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.

Erich Grau, a middle-aged man, standing in a field wearing a football jersey

Erich Grau, a middle-aged man, standing in a field wearing a football jersey

After football: Living with a damaged brain

Erich Grau, one of the pioneers of American football in Germany, suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Lassana Diarra looks directly straight ahead at the camera

Lassana Diarra looks directly straight ahead at the camera

Diarra case: Some FIFA transfer rules breach EU law

The European Union's top court says some FIFA rules on international football transfers are contrary to EU law.

Palestinian Football Association leader Jibril Rajoub delivers his speech during the FIFA Congress in Bangkok. May 17, 2024.

Palestinian Football Association leader Jibril Rajoub delivers his speech during the FIFA Congress in Bangkok. May 17, 2024.

FIFA defers verdict on Israel exclusion, launches probe

FIFA said an investigation would be launched in response to calls from Palestinian football to suspend Israel.