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The Women's Euro 2025 trophy

The Women's Euro 2025 trophy

Women's Euro 2025: Zero tolerance for discrimination

Organizers of Euro 2025 in Switzerland plan to step up efforts to uphold human rights during the tournament.

Portrait of man in marathon clothes, smiling. In the background you can see the Reichstag in Berlin.

Portrait of man in marathon clothes, smiling. In the background you can see the Reichstag in Berlin.

Blind marathon runner inspires visually impaired athletes

A blind marathon enthusiast and his fiancé are helping people become running guides and empowering more blind runners.

Noah Rubin hitting a ball during a professional tennis match

Noah Rubin hitting a ball during a professional tennis match

'Crying with the lights off:' Life as a tennis pro

With Wimbledon underway, one ex-player has laid bare the struggles faced by many tennis pros.

The official women's Euro 2025 ball

The official women's Euro 2025 ball

Euro 2025: 5 things to know about the football tournament

Sixteen of Europe's premier women's national teams will compete for continental supremacy starting July 2.

Banner readinf "trans lives matter" in front of capitol in Washington

Banner readinf "trans lives matter" in front of capitol in Washington

Trans women banned from English women's football

Playing football has always been part of Natalie Washington's life. Now, she's been forced to hang up her cleats.

A player of the Mexican softball team "Las Amazonas de Yaxunah" lifts her bat while an audience protected by a net looks on

A player of the Mexican softball team "Las Amazonas de Yaxunah" lifts her bat while an audience protected by a net looks on

Mexican women's softball team stands up against sexism

Mexican Indigenous women are challenging gender roles through softball, redefining what it means to be strong.

View of Wimbledon's Centre Court from the stands during the 2024 semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev

View of Wimbledon's Centre Court from the stands during the 2024 semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev

Tennis: What makes Wimbledon so special?

The Wimbledon grass court tournament, which starts on Monday, is tennis's most prestigious Grand Slam event.

A young Ethiopian man looks into the camera, a stern expression on his face

A young Ethiopian man looks into the camera, a stern expression on his face

Homeless World Cup: Finding a place, in football and life

Mikiale Tsegay has dedicated his life to becoming a professional footballer. But he is homeless in London.

A Borussia Dortmund player puts a towel over his head in order to keep out the heat

A Borussia Dortmund player puts a towel over his head in order to keep out the heat

Club World Cup: Football players and fans languish in heat

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

German football bosses fined over 2006 World Cup scandal

A German court has fined the country's FA over a scandal connected to the hosting of the 2006 World Cup.

Jordan national team players pose for a group photo after winning a match

Jordan national team players pose for a group photo after winning a match

Jordan's women aiming to follow men to World Cup

Jordan's men have qualified for their first World Cup, providing inspiration for the women's side.

Giulia Gwinn

Giulia Gwinn

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn: Perseverance and positivity

Giulia Gwinn has big boots to fill, having taken over from retired captain Alexandra Popp just a few months ago.

Kirsty Coventry accepts a symbolic key from Thomas Bach

Kirsty Coventry accepts a symbolic key from Thomas Bach

Kirsty Coventry becomes IOC's first female president

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has become the first woman and the first person from Africa to be elected to the post.

Isaiah Hartenstein goes up for a dunk

Isaiah Hartenstein goes up for a dunk

Isaiah Hartenstein becomes second German to win NBA title

For years, Dirk Nowitzki was the only German to win an NBA title. Isaiah Hartenstein has now joined him.

Florian Wirtz claps his hands in celebration against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Florian Wirtz claps his hands in celebration against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Florian Wirtz moves from Leverkusen to Liverpool

Florian Wirtz is leaving Bayer Leverkusen for English champions Liverpool, a next step in an already remarkable career.

Jafro Megawanto seen paragliding in a partially clouded blue sky, over a diverse landscape that includes densely built-up and rural areas, with a mountain range in the background

Jafro Megawanto seen paragliding in a partially clouded blue sky, over a diverse landscape that includes densely built-up and rural areas, with a mountain range in the background

One of the best: Indonesian paraglider pilot Jafro Megawanto

Farmer’s son to world number 1: Jafro Megawanto defied the odds to become a top paraglider pilot.

Coco Gauff holds the French Open trophy

Coco Gauff holds the French Open trophy

Coco Gauff calls on social media platforms to tackle abuse

US tennis champion Coco Gauff says more action needs to be taken after a report by the WTA laid out widespread abuse.

Stuttgart Fans hold up a sign that reads 'Power belongs to the club 50+1 must remain forever'

Stuttgart Fans hold up a sign that reads 'Power belongs to the club 50+1 must remain forever'

The 50+1 rule in German football: What you need to know

In Germany, the 50+1 rule protects professional football clubs from complete control by investors — a unique feature.

A screenshot from DW's analysis of the advertising hoardings at a Brazilian football match

A screenshot from DW's analysis of the advertising hoardings at a Brazilian football match

Betting ads swamp Brazilian football as addiction spikes

Online gambling is fairly new to Brazil, but exclusive DW data shows how betting ads have captured football fans.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen in court during his father's trial

Jakob Ingebrigtsen in court during his father's trial

Pushy sporting parents: How far is too far?

The trial of double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father has led to questions about parents crossing a line.

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

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

Las Amazonas: The Indigenous women's softball team

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

Christian Wück stands next to Giulia Gwinn on the pitch, who has her back to the camera. he is patting her on the shoulder.

Christian Wück stands next to Giulia Gwinn on the pitch, who has her back to the camera. he is patting her on the shoulder.

Germany names squad for Women's Euros

There were no major surprises as Germany coach Christian Wück nominated his final squad for Euro 2025 in Switzerland.

Gianni Infantino holding the Club World Cup Trophy

Gianni Infantino holding the Club World Cup Trophy

FIFA Club World Cup: What you need to know

The Club World Cup is set to kick off in the USA to crown the world's best – with more teams than ever before.

Lina Magull dribbling the ball in an Inter kit on May 10, 2025

Lina Magull dribbling the ball in an Inter kit on May 10, 2025

Former Germany football star reveals mental health struggles

Lina Magull says she has recovered her passion both for football and life after a bout of depression.

Donald Trump holds up a football shirt emblazoned with 'Trump 26' in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

Donald Trump holds up a football shirt emblazoned with 'Trump 26' in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

World Cup 2026: Could cohost politics have an impact?

A year out from a football World Cup across three countries, tensions between the US, Canada and Mexico are simmering.

UEFA Nations League

UEFA Nations League

Fan dies after fall during Nations League final in Munich

The fan died after falling from the stands during extra time at the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen makes a save during Germany's Nations League loss to France

Marc-Andre ter Stegen makes a save during Germany's Nations League loss to France

Ter Stegen a bright spot in Germany Nations League loss

The 2-0 defeat to France would likely have been even worse without German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Chess player Nievevska Torres smiles while she sits behind a chess board

Chess player Nievevska Torres smiles while she sits behind a chess board

One move ahead — a daughter's fight for her father

Nievevska Torres, 14, plays chess in Lima to fund her title defense — while her dad fights cancer by her side.

Marco Sturm

Marco Sturm

German hockey hails Sturm appointment as Boston Bruins coach

Former fellow players and officials back home will be closely followng his progress as Germany's first NHL coach.

Two female kung fu artists in black and red robes demonstrate martial art poses

Two female kung fu artists in black and red robes demonstrate martial art poses

Chinese kung fu girl group breathes new life into ancient art

Stunning videos on social media have inspired young women and girls to take up the ancient Emei fighting technique.

Nordirland Belfast | Wandbild Mural

Nordirland Belfast | Wandbild Mural

Drone racing helps kids face the war — Focus on Europe

Young artists are transforming the murals in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

UEFA Nations League 2025 | Halbfinale Deutschland vs. Portugal in München

UEFA Nations League 2025 | Halbfinale Deutschland vs. Portugal in München

Cristiano Ronaldo overshadows Kimmich on captain's night

Joshua Kimmich's 100th game for Germany was spoiled by Portugal's comeback and Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics.

Jonathan Tah

Jonathan Tah

Germany defender Jonathan Tah's Ivory Coast connection

The 29-year-old spoke to DW about his career and his special connection to his father's homeland.

Close up of Sarah Almagro holding two medals up in the air

Close up of Sarah Almagro holding two medals up in the air

Para surfing champion Sarah Almagro finds freedom in the sea

The quadruple amputee is a champion para surfer. She wants everyone to be treated equally.

A night-time view of a PSG supporter running through a deserted backstreet. A cloud of tear gas is seen in the background

A night-time view of a PSG supporter running through a deserted backstreet. A cloud of tear gas is seen in the background

Violence erupts in Paris after PSG Champions League victory

Violence marred Parisian fans' celebrations following PSG's first Champions League victory.

Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi (C) is lifted up as Paris Saint-Germain's players and staff celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League final

Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi (C) is lifted up as Paris Saint-Germain's players and staff celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League final

PSG and Qatar finally reach Champions League summit

Many predicted instant success when Qatar bought PSG. They've now won the big one but what does it mean for football?

Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Joao Neves and Marquinhos during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany

Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Joao Neves and Marquinhos during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany

Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter to win Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first Champions League title, dominating Inter 5-0 in the final.

Boxer Imane Khelif holds up the Algerian flag in the ring after a victory in the women's welterweight division at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Boxer Imane Khelif holds up the Algerian flag in the ring after a victory in the women's welterweight division at the 2024 Paris Olympics

World Boxing introduces mandatory sex tests for all fighters

The announcement focused directly on Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif.

A Real Kashmir player, in yellow, takes a shot while an opponent, in blue, slides to block

A Real Kashmir player, in yellow, takes a shot while an opponent, in blue, slides to block

Despite India-Pakistan conflict, Real Kashmir FC endures

Real Kashmir FC has been successful on and off the pitch. The football club wants to show a different side of Kashmir.

Dancer Maïmouna Coulibaly dancing in a park

Dancer Maïmouna Coulibaly dancing in a park

How dancing builds resilience

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

Judge Julieat Makintach arrives at a hearing in the case surrounding the death of Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona

Judge Julieat Makintach arrives at a hearing in the case surrounding the death of Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona

Mistrial declared in Maradona case after judge's scandal

Argentine state prosecutors accused soccer icon Diego Maradona's medical team of gross negligence.

Prosecutor Sarah Hammond (left) and Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims (right) sit at a desk in front of microphones

Prosecutor Sarah Hammond (left) and Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims (right) sit at a desk in front of microphones

Liverpool man charged after car drove into parade crowd

A car plowed into people celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title victory Monday. A total of 79 people were injured.

Portrait of a bearded man (Diego Maradona) wearing a black training jacket and headphones seated at a microphone

Portrait of a bearded man (Diego Maradona) wearing a black training jacket and headphones seated at a microphone

Diego Maradona: Mistrial ruled in case against medical team

Prosecutors argued the trial against the medical team of the late soccer star had been tainted by ethical missteps.

A mural of Diego Maradona is seen with Argentina fans during a World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires.

A mural of Diego Maradona is seen with Argentina fans during a World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires.

Diego Maradona trial in doubt after judge steps down

One of the trial's three judges has stepped down after it emerged she has been involved in a documentary about the case.

Nomine Fabian sailing on a boat

Nomine Fabian sailing on a boat

Nomine Fabian: 'I can do everything but run'

DW visited one of but a few people in Germany who sails and uses a wheelchair

Sherpa Kami Rita as he prepares to depart to ascend Mount Everest for the record 31st time on April 20, 2025

Sherpa Kami Rita as he prepares to depart to ascend Mount Everest for the record 31st time on April 20, 2025

'Everest Man' from Nepal claims record 31st summit

Sherpa guide Kami Rita has broken his own record for the most climbs of Mount Everest.

Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag

Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as head coach

Dutchman Erik ten Hag is promising to deliver "dominant, attractive football" to Bayer Leverkusen's fans.

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso

Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso confirmed as new Real Madrid coach

The former midfield star returns after leading Bayer Leverkusen to a historic domestic treble.

Arminia Bielefeld - VfB Stuttgart

Arminia Bielefeld - VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 to win German Cup

Third Division winners Bielefeld had their dreams dashed by Stuttgart, who lifted their fourth ever German Cup.

Three players of Armenia Bielefeld celebrate a goal

Three players of Armenia Bielefeld celebrate a goal

Arminia Bielefeld prepare for first German Cup final

The third-devision team are preparing for arguably the biggest game in the club's history.