Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 hours ago)

Israel has failed in its attempt to get the Court of Arbitration for Sport to force Indonesia to allow its athletes to participate in the world artistic gymnastics championships.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (16 hours ago)

Germany's World Cup qualification has not been smooth sailing, but the team now appears to be heading to calm waters.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

Spain continue their perfect performance, bringing them one step closer to qualification. In the match against Georgia, La Roja achieved a decisive victory, despite the absence of several key players. "We could have won by a greater margin," said Luis De La Fuente after the match.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

Following his goal and assist in France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, Kylian Mbappé will not be closing in on Olivier Giroud's national team scoring record this October. The French team captain is leaving the squad due to injury. Meanwhile, the French are getting closer to securing their place at the 2026 World Cup. Leading their group by a large...

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday. Mbappé is set to miss their next qualifier against Iceland on Monday after taking a knock to his ankle.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Twelve years later, Algeria are back at the World Cup. The Fennecs booked their ticket to the US, Canada and Mexico by defeating Somalia 3–0. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored one goal and provided two assists.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

India's top football league stands on the brink of collapse. Could this crisis finally force the sport to rebuild from the ground up?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Germany's biggest women's team has fallen behind just as women's football boomed. What can the Bundesliga champions do?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expensive, polluting and political yet.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

Egypt became the 19th team to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory against Djibouti. Mohamed Salah, who scored a brace, brought his goal tally for Egypt to 63.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

The new Champions League season is here with a new format, new rising stars and a big challenge for Bayern Munich.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

Speaking to DW, the South African runner vows to continue her fight against sex eligibility rules and calls out 'weak leadership' from World Athletics.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 2-1 in their opening match of the Women's Champions League. Melchie Dumornay scored a brace.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco, despite more than a week of anti-government protests. Young Moroccans marched for a ninth straight night on Sunday demanding an end to corruption and a change of government.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

A consortium led by Saudi Arabia and a key figure in Donald Trump's circle have brokered a big money deal for video game publisher Electronic Arts. It looks to be something bigger than pure business.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Lille and Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 in Ligue 1. Ethan Mbappé, who came on as a substitute a few minutes earlier, equalised against his former club.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Beaten by Marseille less than two weeks ago, PSG need to prove they're still in charge of the league by winning away to European contenders Lille. The Parisians are still missing several key players.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

On his return to action a month on from the US Open, Novak Djokovic battled past Marin Cilic (7-6, 6-4) to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters. With a combined age of 75 (38 and 37 respectively), the two veterans played out the oldest matchup in the history of Masters tournaments.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer made history by saving three penalties in a row to secure his team's 1-0 win over AS Roma, their second victory in as many Europa League fixtures this season. 

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer saved three consecutive penalties in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 Europa League win over Roma on Thursday. Hakon Haraldsson's early strike gave the French side the lead, while Roma failed to capitalise on a late Aissa Mandi handball that offered them a lifeline.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

East Germany's political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The women's football transfer record was broken four times in two months this year and has risen almost 600% since 2019. It reflects a growing commercial relevance but poses issues for some, including the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Germany's men head to the European Team Championship of chess in Georgia with the wind in their sails. A rising star and a surprise late bloomer offer the European country hope but India remain a powerhouse.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, clinching a 2-1 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Depleted PSG battled back after Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead, securing a dramatic victory at the Olympic Stadium.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Olympique Marseille roundly defeated Ajax Amsterdam (4-0) in the Champions League on Tuesday. This is Marseille's first victory in the competition since 2022.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet in the Champions League on Wednesday in a clash between two of the favourites to win the competition this season. Defending champion PSG is aiming to join Real Madrid as the only team to retain the title in the modern era. Madrid won it three times in a row from 2016-18. Other than that, no team has won it in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Olympique de Marseille crushed Ajax Amsterdam 4-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Igor Paixao scoring twice inside 12 minutes before Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed the win. The Brazilian winger opened his Marseille account after six minutes and quickly doubled his tally.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Olympique de Marseille host Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Matchday 2. Marseille want to confirm their good form in Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit, having had a season that lasted nearly a whole year.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Israel has been coming under growing international pressure after UN experts classified its actions in the Gaza Strip as genocide. UEFA could become the first sports federation to suspend Israel.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

India won the Asia Cup Twenty20 final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday, but refused to collect the championship trophy from Pakistan's interior minister.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Tadej Pogacar retained his world title in Kigali, Rwanda. He spent more than 60 kilometres alone at the front.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won his second consecutive world road cycling title after an epic race in Rwanda on Sunday. The 267km race marked a historic staging of the championships in Kigali, Rwanda's hilly capital, with a punishing, cobbled circuit up a relentless climb. 

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed first place in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Auxerre at the Parc des Princes, thanks to goals from Illya Zabarnyi and Lucas Beraldo. But the victory came at a cost: Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both went off injured, leaving their participation in Wednesday's Champions League showdown with Barcelona in...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Tournament hosts and favourites England outclassed Canada 33-13 in the Women's Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to clinch the title for a third time on a memorable day for the sport.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Ukraine denounced the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) decision to lift all sanctions against Russia and Belarus, claiming that those who voted for it had betrayed "their conscience and the Olympic values."

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

England's Red Roses are due to take on Canada's Maple Leafs in this Saturday's final of the women's Rugby World Cup. The sold-out match at London's Twickenham stadium is due to set a record for biggest crowd ever at a women's rugby match. Ahead of the game, FRANCE 24 spoke to Ali Donnelly, author of "Scrum Queens: the story of women's rugby". She...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Marseille snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory away to Strasbourg in Friday's Ligue 1 opener for Matchday 6, a result that sends OM provisionally top of the table. PSG and Monaco will have the chance to reclaim first place on Saturday.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

No German footballer has won the prize in nearly 30 years, but a new generation of players hopes to change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Europe's top basketball competition is expanding to a new market as it tips off for a new season. DW fills you in on all you need to know.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Real Madrid cruised to a comfortable 4-1 win away to Levante. Kylian Mbappé scored another brace.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

For Ousmane Dembele it was his first Ballon d'Or, while Aitana Bonmati made history.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Leo Neugebauer delivered Germany's only gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The US college student say it's the perfect finish to a "roller-coaster ride."

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Ousmane Dembélé has been named 2025 Ballon d'Or. PSG scooped most of the other awards. Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or. Lamine Yamal was voted best young player. Meanwhile on the pitch, in Ligue 1, Marseille beat Paris Saint-Germain at home for the first time since 2011.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

France forward Ousmane Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the most prestigious individual award in football rewarding his starring role in the Paris Saint-Germain side that won the Champions League last season. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

A YouTuber who fled Russia after speaking out against the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine has not only started a football club — he has now won promotion to Cyprus' topflight.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The clash between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed due to severe weather in Marseille. The game will take place on Monday at 8pm, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Remco Evenepoel of Belgium won a third successive individual time-trial title at the Road Cycling World Championships in Rwanda on Sunday, suging past Tadej Pogacar in the race's final stretch as the Tour de France winner narrowly missed out on a medal. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon ended with Kenyan victories in both the men's and women's races. Despite Berlin's reputation for fast times, humid conditions meant no world records were endangered this year.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Olympique de Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain in the final game of Ligue 1's matchday five. PSG come in as clear favourites, with Marseille having failed to beat their arch-rivals at home in the League since 2011.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Ellie Kildunne marked her return with two moments of brilliance as England overcame a ferocious French challenge to claim a gritty 35–17 semi-final win and book their spot in the Women's World Cup final against Canada.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

International Equal Pay Day, on September 18, highlights gender inequalities across employment sectors. But sport has a series of circumstances that make it a particularly tough nut to crack.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Erling Haaland scored against Napoli in Manchester City's opening Champions League match of the season, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland's remarkable achievement following the Cityzens' victory.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Despite injuries to several key players and their new status as champions to live up to, the Parisians cruised past Atalanta in their Champions League opener. As Luis Enrique's team defend a title that has long eluded them for the first time, they are brimming with confidence ahead of their clash with FC Barcelona in Catalonia. This mentality is...

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a stunning solo goal as Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their Champions League title defence in style, sweeping aside Atalanta 4-0 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. Goals from Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and substitute Gonçalo Ramos rounded off a dominant performance, as Luis Enrique's side issued an early statement in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Germany's national basketball teams are enjoying a golden era, but are there concerns domestically that NIL money from US colleges might impact future generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The new Champions League season is here and with it new teams, new kick-off times and a new chance for the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The German national side is enjoying a golden era, but are there concerns domestically that NIL might impact future generations?

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Despite enjoying a 20-minute numerical advantage, Olympique de Marseille lost 2-1 away to Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé scored twice from the penalty spot.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties as Real Madrid fought back to beat Olympique Marseille 2-1 in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Timothy Weah struck first for the visitors before Mbappé equalised and sealed victory, while Madrid's Dani Carvajal was sent off for headbutting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The former tennis superstar has written a book about his time in prison in the UK. 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 (A month ago)

Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin competition to earn India its first Olympic gold medal since 2008. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men's basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Reigning world basketball champions Germany have beaten Turkey in the final to win the European championship.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Armand "Mondo” Duplantis traded handshakes and hugs with the pole vaulters he'd just beaten to capture his third world championship.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

India and Pakistan are cricketing nations. But recent Olympic gold medals won by Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem in the javelin have fans on both sides anticipating the World Athletics Championships like never before.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso stated Monday that Kylian Mbappé is "not anxious" ahead of his Champions League debut with Los Blancos. Madrid face Marseille on Tuesday, with Jude Bellingham returning to the team after shoulder surgery. Alonso also emphasised that the club's European legacy serves as motivation rather than added burden.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Sweden's Armand Duplantis became world pole vault champion on Monday by setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said a raucous Tokyo crowd was "the difference maker" as he set yet another world pole vault record on Monday, four years after triumphing at the pandemic-troubled Olympics in the same stadium. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum reports.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis broke the world record for a staggering 14th time at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday, clearing the bar at 6.30 metres after securing his third straight world title.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

France's Jimmy Gressier became world champion in the 10,000 metres on Sunday in Tokyo. He is the ninth French athlete to become world champion in an individual event.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut the race short on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions to the Grand Tour cycling event.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

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

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Germany has won its first EuroBasket title since 1993, narrowly beating Turkey 88-83 to secure the gold. Greece took away the bronze medal with a win against Finland.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The final stage of Spain's Vuelta cycling race was abandoned on Sunday afternoon as cyclists were entering Madrid after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters in the Spanish capital's centre. Police fired tear gas at the crowds as hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters knocked down security barriers and surged onto the course.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Former world champion Ricky Hatton, nicknamed "The Hitman," has been found dead at his Manchester home, just weeks after revealing plans to return to the ring in December.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

French runner Jimmy Gressier won the men's 10,000m at the world championships in Tokyo Sunday, breaking down in tears after surging past the competition at the final moment to secure a shock victory.

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France24 - Sports (A month 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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France24 - Sports (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month ago)

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

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France24 - Sports (A month 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 (A month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 months ago)

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

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France24 - Sports (2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months 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 (2 months ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months 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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