France24 - Sports (An hour ago)

This year's Vuelta frontrunner Jonas Vingegaard all but secured the title on Saturday, powering to victory on the final mountaintop ascent before tomorrow's ceremonial final stage in Madrid.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (22 hours ago)

The championships are taking place four years after the COVID pandemic disrupted the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Organizers introduced a controversial gender testing for female athletes.

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France24 - Sports (A day ago)

There were debut goals for defenders Benjamin Pavard and Nayef Aguerd as Marseille left their middling August form behind to seal a 4-0 win over promoted side Lorient on Friday evening. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 days ago)

The former tennis superstar has written a book about his time in prison in Berlin. Boris Becker uses "Inside" to write about his time behind bars, portraying himself as both a fighter and a victim.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 days ago)

By beating Jannik Sinner in four sets, Carlos Alcaraz once again becomes the world's number one tennis player. The US Open final was delayed due to tightened security measures owing to the presence of Donald Trump.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 days ago)

Germany have defeated Slovenia and Luka Doncic to reach the semifinals of EuroBasket 2025. The Los Angeles Lakers star may be virtually unstoppable, but he does have his weaknesses.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

Marseille, entangled in a dressing room controversy and beaten by Lyon, host Lorient this Friday as they attempt to get back on track. "In one month, we've experienced what other clubs experience in four or five years," said coach Roberto De Zerbi on the eve of the match.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard has made his Ligue 1 return. The Frenchman has been loaned to Marseille for one season. Meanwhile, Marseille are trying to restore order to a dressing room that has been troubled and turbulent since the start of the season. Ligue 1 also bids farewell to Steve Mandanda, who is retiring. "I couldn't have dreamed...

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

France beat Iceland 2-1 after a difficult match. Les Bleus take the lead in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

After their football World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start, Germany responded with a win over Northern Ireland.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

2022 World Cup finalists France almost shocked the Parc des Princes crowd on Tuesday, relying on a fortunate disallowed goal to scrape past Iceland in the World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Les Bleus nevertheless gained three points, firmly positioning themselves at the top of their group.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

France host Iceland in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifiers without injured stars Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the US Open final. He claims his sixth Grand Slam title.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second US Open title and reclaim the world number one ranking on Sunday. The 22-year-old Spaniard produced a dazzling display of athleticism and shot-making to overpower Sinner in their third Grand Slam final of the season. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a deserved 2-0 defeat to Slovakia. Furious head coach Julian Nagelsmann questioned his team's mentality.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

France and New Zealand racked up big wins in their final pool stage matches to finish top of their respective groups in the Women's Rugby World Cup. France will kick off the quarter-finals against Ireland while New Zealand will face South Africa.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Aryna Sabalenka sealed back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows by seeing off Amanda Anisimova in straight sets (6-3, 7-6) on Saturday evening. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, are preparing to face off in a Grand Slam final for the third time this season on Sunday.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her US Open crown, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to do so.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé found the net as France kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Ukraine in Wroclaw on Friday night. Les Bleus skipper Mbappé also drew level with Thierry Henry as the national team's second all-time top scorer by notching his 51st goal.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past Felix Auger-Aliassime and Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Friday to set up a blockbuster US Open final clash. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The Women's Bundesliga has expanded to 14 clubs this season but in the last 12 years only two sides have been in contention for the title. While women's football in Germany is growing, it still lags behind the UK and US.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Germany already have their backs against the wall after a 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in their first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This is the first time that Germany have lost an away qualifying match. Meanwhile, Spain had no trouble securing a 3-0 win in Bulgaria, while Belgium crushed Liechtenstein 6-0.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The Women's Bundesliga has expanded to 14 clubs this season but in the last 12 years only two sides have been in contention for the title. While women's football in Germany is growing, it still lags behind the UK and US.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

South Korea's men's football team has never called up a player who has switched nationality, until now. Jens Castrop was born and raised in Germany but may have to perform military service to represent the Asian nation.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

The French women's boxing team have been barred from competing at the World Championships in Liverpool after the results of their mandatory gender tests were not delivered on time, the French Boxing Federation (FFBoxe) said Thursday. World Boxing announced last month that all female competitors at the Liverpool event would be required to undergo...

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

France continue their preparation for their first 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine on Friday. The 2022 World Cup runners-up will also face Iceland on Tuesday. Ousmane Dembélé trained separately again due to a hamstring injury.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic celebrated his US Open quarterfinal win over Taylor Fritz on Tuesday with a dance from the hit Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters", taught to him by his daughter Tara. The 38-year-old Serbian looks ahead to a titanic semi-final showdown with second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Friday. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Former Spanish hurdler Maria Jose Martinez-Patino knows better than most about genetic testing, having missed out on a chance at the Olympics as a result of it. She spoke to DW about World Athletics' new regulations.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Alexander Isak became the most expensive player in the history of British soccer after joining Liverpool for a reported £125 million ($170 million) from Newcastle on Monday, ending the summer transfer window's biggest saga.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). 

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Liverpool's weeks-long pursuit of striker Aleksander Isak materialised on Monday as the Reds spent a Premier League-record £125 million to sign the Swedish international from Newcastle United, adding the highly coveted number nine to its ranks in its bid to repeat as league champions.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

French defender Benjamin Pavard leaves Inter Milan to join Olympique de Marseille on loan with a buy option.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday to overturn World Boxing's decision blocking her participation from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing. The athlete sparked a gender eligibility uproar at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won gold.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after only 62 days in charge and one defeat.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The German national team has six games to play in 2025. The plan is to win them all and secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but injuries and struggles against top teams cast something of a shadow.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Driven by João Neves, who hit a stunning hat-trick with two bicycle kicks, Paris Saint-Germain claimed a third straight Ligue 1 win in Toulouse on Saturday. Ousmane Dembélé struck twice from the spot before going off injured.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Germany have six games to play in 2025. The plan is to win them all and secure early qualification for the World Cup next year but injuries and struggles against top opposition cast something of a shadow.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

With the help of Marseille's struggling defence, Lyon continued their winning streak in Ligue 1 by securing their third consecutive victory. "If we don't stay humble, it could come back to haunt us,” said OL captain Corentin Tolisso. Ahead of the international break, Lyon are level with Paris Saint-Germain in the standings.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The German Basketballer faced the abuse during a game against Lithuania. After being made aware of the incident, the Lithuanian players apologized to Schröder.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Every summer, Tour de France viewers marvel at its acrobatic cameramen, balanced on the backs of motorcycles hurtling up mountain passes. They would be just as impressed if they saw the camera operators at work during the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. France2 Denis Sébastien and Nicolas Baker, with France24 Peter O'Brien report.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Thomas Müller seems to be settling in well at the first club he has known apart from Bayern Munich. For a one-club man until a few weeks ago, he also seems to be truly embracing a new city and culture.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The young Germany striker, who was of great interest to Bayern Munich this summer, has left Stuttgart for Newcastle.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

In August 2020, mass protests rocked Belarus — but the regime clamped down hard. What's changed since then? And could things have turned out differently?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Both Liverpool and Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League, while Tottenham and Newcastle must both play reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain was handed a tough start to the defense of its Champions League title when the draw was made Thursday with no opponent from any of the lower-ranked nations. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with sports journalist Ruben Slagter.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday's Champion's League draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Real Madrid will play Manchester City again and make a trip to Liverpool.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

It's time for the European championship of basketball again. Here's all you need to know about the 2025 edition, one held in four different nations.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Europe is holding its breath ahead of the Champions League draw Thursday, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain eager to make history by becoming the second team after Real Madrid to retain their trophy. 

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic appeared subdued in the early stages of his US Open match before powering through to a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-3 6-1 win against qualifier Zachary Svajda. Meanwhile, fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz lost his first set against Lloyd Harris before powering back to set up a match with Jérôme Kym.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

David Gaudu of France won stage three and took the red jersey from Danish favourite Jonas Vingegaard by finishing ahead of him by a sufficient margin. Gaudu will need to work hard in stage five to keep his lead.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season in style while the chasing pack all faltered. But a new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to pit the country's fan culture against a new type of fan.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Despite being a man down, the Magpies put up a valiant fight against the Reds, who relied on 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to secure their second Premier League win of the season. Ngumoha, who was making his professional debut, saved Liverpool with a 100th-minute winner, allowing the Reds to clinch the match 3-2.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Scoring a goal in the dying moments of Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Monaco, Olivier Giroud continues to thrill Lille fans. The Frenchman also embraces his role as "big brother" in an ambitious dressing room.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Swimmer Alaa Maso fled Syria in 2015 and, along with around a million others, arrived in Germany. After competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024, Maso is applying to become a German citizen.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

'HEGEMONY OF PSG': As Qatar's shining football jewel continues its dominance of both French and European football, France's League 1 'is struggling with an identity problem", explains Ed Dove, ESPN/North Star Network Journalist. And while PSGs wildly successful season and "star factor will make them a more appealing draw to international audiences,...

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Marseille get back on track with a 5-2 home win over promoted side Paris FC on Saturday. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi indicated after the match that Adrien Rabiot could return to the squad, a week on from the dressing-room altercation that led to the midfielder's suspension.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

France kicked off its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a slow and steady win over Italy, with the game remaining scoreless for almost half an hour. Les Bleues' relentless pressure on Italy's defence in the second half saw earned them a 24-0 win.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites but are under immense pressure to return to their 2014 glory. The stakes are ever-so-high up against a fierce and formidable foe, a country that dominates men's and women's rugby worldwide: New Zealand. And so while the Red Roses are among the very best, having lost...

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

A goal from Fabian Ruiz early in the second half was enough for Paris Saint-Germain to edge past Angers on Friday at the Parc des Princes. The reigning champions are provisionally top of the league after a second win in as many league matches.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

England ran in 11 tries as they brushed aside the United States 69-7 in front of a record-breaking crowd on Friday to win the opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup and emphasise their status as pre-tournament favourites.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The Rangatungi United Women's Football Academy, founded by one man in a remote village, has helped many girls overcome challenges on and off the pitch.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

French international defender has extended his contract with Barça and could become the French player with the most appearances for the Blaugrana.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday with competition hosts, England, hoping to rectify their 2022 World Cup final loss to New Zealand. Organisers say the tournament is set to break records for attendance with hundreds of thousands of tickets already sold.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

With Israeli clubs not permitted to play European matches in their country, Serbia has become a second home. But why there? And could Israel face a sporting ban in the way that Russia has?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

A new Bundesliga season means new stars and teams to cheer for. One thing that hasn't changed though, is that Bayern Munich are the favorites for the title. Here's what you need to know.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Racing Club Strasbourg host Danish side Brondby in the first leg of the Conference League play-offs. Strasbourg has not played in Europe since 2006.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Racism reared its ugly head again during the first round of the German Cup. Despite the efforts of the foobtall association, clubs and fan groups, it seems virtually impossible to completely eliminate the problem.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Two German Cup matches were briefly stopped over the weekend over alleged racist abuse. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Football in India is mired in chaos and uncertainty with the new season currently on hold due to a rights dispute. Now, after several clubs suspended their players' salaries, global union FIFPRO has demanded a solution.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Real Madrid was far from perfect in their first appearance of the season, but the 15-time European champions only needed one goal to beat Osasuna. And who else to provide it other than Kylian Mbappé, whose penalty was enough to secure the win – the first in La Liga for Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid head coach.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah became the first player to win the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award three times on Tuesday, after scoring 29 goals and 18 assists to seal the club's 20th league title last season. The Egyptian also won in 2018 and 2022.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Far more big names have left the Bundesliga this offseason than have come to Germany's top football league. So does the Bundesliga have a problem?

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The dream final never materialised. Jannik Sinner was forced to retire in the first set due to illness against Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Open final. The Italian said he had been feeling unwell since Sunday and could no longer continue. For Alcaraz, it's his sixth title of the year and his first in Cincinnati.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

PSG began the defence of their Ligue 1 title with a 1-0 victory at Nantes. Vitinha scored the only goal of the match 25 minutes from the final whistle with a deflected shot from outside the box. In other matches, Brest and Lille played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Lille striker Olivier Giroud opening the scoring as he returned to Ligue 1 after a...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Frenchman Terence Atmane was knocked out by world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, despite putting up a strong fight in the first set (7-6, 6-2).

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Fresh from a historic Champions League and Super Cup double, Paris Saint-Germain will kickstart their Ligue 1 season after a gruelling summer this weekend, eyeing another European crown. Paul Pogba returns to the pitch with Monaco, Lyon is set to fight to recover from their crisis and Paris FC have joined the top flight – reviving a long-dormant...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Humanoid robots danced hip-hop, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Olympique de Marseille head off to Rennes for the Ligue 1 football season opener.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

She may not be as big a name as Thomas Müller, but another German footballer is plying her trade in Canada. Lara Schenk has established herself as a starter for the Montreal Roses of the new Northern Super League.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Le Paris SG remporte la Supercoupe d'Europe face à Tottenham (2-2, 4 tirs au but à 3), devenant le premier club français à soulever le trophée, mercredi à Udine, en Italie.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

At first glance, Bayern Munich's decision to end its commercial deal with Rwanda appears a rare moment of football morality. But dig a little deeper and the club's motivations seem not so straightforward.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain won European Super Cup by beating Tottenham (2-2, 4-3 on penalties). This is PSG's fifth trophy this year.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain returned to last season's historic form on Wednesday to claim the UEFA Super Cup title after capitalising on a stunning late comeback to overcome Tottenham Hotspur on penalties.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The high prices Turkey's top football clubs have been paying on the transfer market has some comparing it to Saudi Arabia. But what's behind this spending spree, and is it sustainable?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

She may not be as big a name as Thomas Müller, but another German footballer is plying her trade in Canada. Lara Schenk has established herself as a starter for the Montreal Roses of the new Northern Super League.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Luis Enrique's team are competing in today's UEFA Super Cup, which sees the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League face off against one another. Having returned from holiday a week ago following a historic season, Paris Saint-Germain have not played a single match since losing the Club World Cup final to Chelsea last month. They'll...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Champions League-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after he was dropped from the squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham. PSG's coach Luis Enrique has defended his decision to freeze out the Italian, insisting he needs a goalkeeper with a "different" profile.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis raised his own pole vault world record to 6.29 metres at the Budapest athletics meet on Tuesday, marking the 13th time he has broken the mark and his third record-setting jump of 2025.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has not been included by Luis Enrique in the squad travelling to Italy to face Tottenham in the European Super Cup and his future looks to be taking him far from Paris. After playing a heroic role in the last Champions League campaign, the 26-year-old Italian could bounce back in the Premier...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Two days after signing a deal with UAE-owned airline Emirates, Bayern Munich has ended its commercial deal with the tourism arm of the Rwandan government. The move comes after pressure from fans and media.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Hugo Ekitike scored after 4 minutes in his first official match with the Reds, who lost on penalties to Crystal Palace.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger also both earned 145 votes each to share the women's award.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The Japanese athletes, both 28 years old, were rushed into emergency surgery after competing in separate bouts on August 2.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain has officially announced the signing of Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for €40 million. Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi is expected to arrive from Bournemouth.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has called out Europe's football governing body UEFA for publishing a tribute to "Palestinian Pele" Suleiman al-Obeid that neglected to mention the circumstances of the player's death after he was struck by Israeli gunfire in the Gaza Strip.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah highlighted a UEFA post mourning Suleiman al-Obeid that omitted details about his death in Gaza. The former Palestinian international was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

In their first pre-season match since winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea dominated Bayer Leverkusen (2-0). In his first appearance with the Blues, young star Estevao scored the first goal of the match.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Bayern Munich have become the latest top-level football club to sign a deal with UAE-owned airline Emirates. The German champions are talking up the financial benefits, but some think there is more to consider.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Thomas Müller has signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. It's an unorthodox move for arguably one of the most effective unorthodox players in football history.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Granted conditionnal bail two days ago, Partey joins the Spanish club Villareal. Partey was charged with five counts of rape against two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. He denies the charges.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The 2025 Ballon d'Or award will see a fresh winner for the second consecutive year, with last year's recipient Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, "Rodri", absent from the 30-man shortlist announced on Thursday. Players from Paris Saint-Germain dominate the list with nine nominees following their Champions League triumph, while neither Lionel Messi nor...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Nice's hopes of reaching the Champions League group stage took a hit. They lost 0-2 at home to Benfica in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will be played on Tuesday in Lisbon, and Nice will need a major upset to advance to the playoffs.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Transfer fees and wages have become as much a part of the football discourse as goals and titles. But a new lawsuit aimed at FIFA and football associations including Germany's could force sweeping changes.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Thomas Müller has signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. It's an unorthodox move for arguably one of the most effective unorthodox players in football history.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Eagles face a tough challenge against the Portuguese, who reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League last season, in the 3rd qualifying round of the competition. The first leg will take place at Nice's Allianz Riviera, which will be sold out.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Club World Cup champion Chelsea has completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported 37 million pounds.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The consequences of global warming can no longer be overlooked. Olympian Laura Dahlmeier's fatal mountain accident in Pakistan proved once again that the dangers of mountaineering are increasing.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sailed to victory on Sunday in stage nine to seal the women's Tour de France title, 36 years after her compatriot Jeannie Longo won what was then the Tour de France Féminin.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot claimed another solo victory in Stage 9, securing the overall win in the 4th edition of the Women's Tour de France. It was her first appearance in the race.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

"PFP" becomes the first Frenchwoman to win the iconic race since the reestablishment of the women's Tour four years ago.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

French swimming superstar Léon Marchand convincingly won the 400m individual medley world title on Sunday, securing his second gold of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

The French cyclist powered to victory on the mountainous stage 8 of the Tour de France, losing her rivals before the Col de la Madeleine finish summit to claim France's first yellow jersey. The 33-year old Olympic mountain bike champion is about to win her first first Tour de France after first winning Paris-Roubaix in April. Mauritian Kim Le Court...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The star footballer limped off the field in Florida after colliding with a defender. The club's manager said Messi has "hamstring discomfort," but the extent of the injury is not yet known.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

One year after leaving for Saudi Arabia following a difficult season for OM, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang expressed his joy at playing for Marseille again. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

In an emotionally charged announcement, Spurs captain Son Heung-min said he would be looking for "a new environment" to push himself after more than 450 games and 170 goals for the UK football club.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Léon Marchand won his sixth world title on Thursday in Singapore — his third in the 200-meter individual medley — just one day after setting a world record in the event.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

German Olympic star Laura Dahlmeier has been confirmed dead following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. Adverse weather conditions had hampered attempts to rescue the former Olympic champion.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luis Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Frenchwoman Maeva Squiban made a perfectly-timed attack on the final climb to win the mountainous stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday. Mauritian rider Kimberley Le Court retained the leader's yellow jersey.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Leon Marchand won gold in the 200m individual medley at the swimming world championships in Singapore on Thursday, a day after breaking the world record. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Léon Marchand shattered the world record in the 200m individual medley during the semifinals at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore. He has qualified for Thursday's final, where he will be the overwhelming favourite. Marchand is the reigning Olympic champion in the event.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

France's Léon Marchand broke the world record in the 200-metre individual medley at the world championships in Singapore on Wednesday, breaking the 2011 record set by US swimmer Ryan Lochte.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luiz Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Having overcome much criticism to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has now set its sights on the Olympics. What challenges could it face and what could it mean for other bids?

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Lorena Wiebes remains the queen of sprinting. The 26-year-old Dutchwoman secured her second win in a row, coming out on top in stage 4 of the Women's Tour de France. Just like on Monday, she finished ahead of the yellow jersey, Marianne Vos.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Cyclist Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands claimed her second consecutive stage victory at the women's Tour de France fourth round on Tuesday, beating fellow countrywoman and competition leader Marianne Vos.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

England retained the women's European Championship trophy after beating Spain on penalties. The two countries have contested the last three major finals and seem to be moving clear of the rest of Europe.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Marseille have reached an agreement with Feyenoord for the transfer of winger Igor Paixao. The French giants will spend €35 million, including add-ons, making the 25-year-old Brazilian the most expensive signing in the club's history.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Slovenian star Tadej Pogacar led the peloton on a novel route up Montmartre and past the Sacré-Cœur en route to winning the Tour de France for the fourth time. Germany's Florian Lipowitz finished third in the race.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Tadej Pogacar secured his fourth overall victory in the Tour de France after an epic final stage, during which he aimed to claim a prestigious win. However, the 26-year-old Slovenian was beaten by a stronger competitor. Wout van Aert won the stage on the Champs-Élysées after outperforming Pogacar on the third and final climb of Montmartre Hill....

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

This time last year, the Paris Olympics were just about to get underway, with the parade of boats full of athletes from all around the world on the river Seine for the Opening Ceremony. One year later, meet Karolien Florijn who won a gold medal for the Netherlands in rowing.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The women's Tour de France is being held for a fourth time. While the boom in women's cycling continues, how does it measure up to the men's race?

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 and retain their title after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick in a shoot-out which saw three Spain players, including reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati, all fail to convert.   

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

26-year-old Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar sealed his fourth Tour de France title on Sunday. Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark took second place overall with German Florian Lipowitz finishing third. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Defending champion England faces Spain in the final of the Women's European Championship. The match in Basel is a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Lionesses 1-0. Details by FRANCE 24 sports editor in Basel, Selina Sykes.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Tadej Pogacar leads the Tour de France into Paris on Sunday on the cusp of a fourth title after a dominant 21-day romp over the peaks and plains of France. The final day culminates with a parade into the French capital and a sprint on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue. Details by FRANCE 24 reporter James Vasina.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The 26-year-old from Slovenia is already one of the greatest cyclists ever. But how did the country help him grow?

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Kaden Groves won Tour de France stage 20. The 21st and final stage will take the peloton to the Champs-Élysées, passing through Montmartre.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Barring accident, Tadej Pogacar is expected to cruise to his fourth victory in the Tour de France on Sunday. The final day of the race is normally a leisurely ride into Paris and a final sprint down the Champs-Elysées, but this year race organisers have added a tricky detour into the cobbled streets of the Montmartre neighbourhood.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Sunday's final of the Women's Euros in Basel pitches the two best European teams of the current generation against each other, as a unified Spain side bristling with technique and intelligence takes on an equally talented England side that never gives up. Details by FRANCE 24 sports editor Selina Sykes.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Dutch cyclist Marianne Vos won the opening stage of the women's Tour de France with a late attack on Saturday. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot looked set to win the stage, but the Frenchwoman could not withstand the late surge from Vos, who punched the air with her left fist as she crossed the line. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

We asked people along the roads of the Tour de France what it takes to be a good supporter at this huge open-air cycling event — and what must-have item they always bring with them… they didn't disappoint!

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Kaden Groves won the 20th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, avoiding a crash on slippery roads before powering to a solo triumph on the 184.2km journey from Nantua. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar maintained his lead over Jonas Vingegaard ahead of Sunday's 21st and final stage in Paris. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Thymen Arensman took advantage of the marking between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard to win Tour de France stage 19, his second this year.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris is commemorating one year since it hosted the Olympic and Paralymic Games. Legacy is one of the reasons countries give when they bid for the games. But it is always difficult to distinguish what is real legacy and what is just window-dressing. How is Paris doing so far? Answer by Dikaia Chatziefstathiou, professor of Olympic studies at...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

The Spanish women's national football team has had to overcome sexism and a lack of funding in their gradual rise over the past decade to the peak of  the women's game, eventually winning a World Cup title in 2023. They face England in the European Championship final on Sunday.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Thymen Arensman of the Netherlands won the 19th stage of the Tour de France, the last mountain trek of the race on Friday. Slovenian defending champion Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey and is widely expected to win a fourth title if he avoids a major incident.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Ben O'Connor won Stage 18 of the Tour de France on Thursday, conquering what is considered the queen stage of the race. He claimed a solo victory ahead of Tadej Pogacar, who pulled away from Jonas Vingegaard in the final metres of the Col de la Loze.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestling icon who became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1980s and later transitioned into acting, has died at age 71, US media reported. Known for his larger-than-life persona and pivotal role in bringing professional wrestling into the mainstream, Hogan passed away at his Florida home following a reported cardiac...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Tour de France riders face a grueling 171 km stage to the Col de la Loze in Courchevel, one of the race's toughest climbs. With steep gradients and high altitude, this alpine challenge could be a key moment in the battle for the yellow jersey.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Spain defeated Germany after extra time (0-1) on Wednesday evening in the second semi-final of the Women's Euro held in Switzerland. The Spanish team will face England in the final.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Aitana Bonmatí scored in extra time to send Spain to its first Women's Euro final with a 1-0 win over Germany on Wednesday, setting up a repeat of the 2023 World Cup title match against defending champions England.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Only one team from eastern Europe made it to Euro 2025, and only three have ever made it to any Euros. The story is different in men's football, so why has women's football in the region struggled to make a mark?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

After 113 minutes, Aitana Bonmati scored the winner to knock Germany out and put Spain in the final.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Italy's Jonathan Milan on Wednesday won a crash-marred finale of the 17th stage of the Tour de France, claiming his second vistory in this year's competition, as overall leader Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

US transgender women can no longer compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics. The US committee updated its policy to align with President Donald Trump's executive orders on trans participation.

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