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Association football, known simply as football and soccer, is the most popular and most widely played sport in the world.

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Florian Wirtz celebrates with outstretched arms

Euro 2024: Rejuvenated Germany 'awaken something' in country

Despite defeat to Spain, Julian Nagelsmann and his team say they've lifted national spirits and their own future hopes.
SoccerJuly 5, 2024
Toni Kroos holds up his hands

Euro 2024: Toni Kroos ends glittering career in defeat

Though he's one of German football's most successful players, Toni Kroos hasn't followed the path of his contemporaries.
SportsJuly 5, 2024
DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Finite fossil fuels: What if we run out of oil? - Global Us

Oil is a finite resource. Could we run out of it? And: Sport offers hope of a better life.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 5, 202426:04 min
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Deep Dive: Euro 2024 – can soccer go green?

UEFA has said this year's tournament will be the most sustainable European Championship to date. True or false?
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 5, 202417:50 min
Euro 2024: Public Viewing Berlin

Euro 2024: Is football lifting Germany's mood?

Is Euro 2024 putting hosts Germany and their guests in a good mood?
SoccerJuly 5, 202405:27 min
Granit Xhaka grimaces as he looks towards the center of the screen

Euro 2024: The remarkable rise of Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka has turned perceptions upside-down to help make Switzerland Euro 2024 contenders.
SportsJuly 4, 2024
German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is seen making a dramatic save

Euro 2024 in Germany: Can it be sustainable?

Has the European Championship lived up to the claim of being the most sustainable in the history of the tournament?
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 3, 2024
DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #224

Street Debate: The pros and cons of online betting

In Kampala, we debate why betting is tolerated, who really benefits, and how a simple bet can lead to addiction.
SocietyJuly 2, 202410:09 min
A diverse array of German players sing the national anthem before a recent match

Euro 2024: AfD stirs debate over 'woke' national team

Some members of the AfD party still criticize the German team as being too woke, too diverse, and not German enough.
SportsJuly 1, 2024

Displaced Nigerian children find joy in football therapy

Football is helping internally displaced kids deal with trauma and also develop their skills in the sport.
SportsJuly 1, 202401:14 min
Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Germany and Denmark at the BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund on June 29, 2024

Euro 2024: Germany win over Denmark marks a return to elite

Germany overcome Denmark and a thunderstorm to reach the last eight of a major tournament for the first time since 2016.
SportsJune 29, 2024
Three Germany fans cheer, faces painted the colors of the German flag

Football fans get ready for Euro 2024 knockout stages

Fans of the final 16 teams have been showing their support on streets across Europe.
SoccerJune 29, 202402:04 min
Police carry out border controls at the borders between Germany and Belgium

Euro 2024: Germany conducts 830,000 border checks

The border checks put in place for the Euro 2024 tournament will remain until July 19.
SportsJune 29, 2024
A crowd of fans decked out in various German soccer jerseys, flags and hats; some are drinking beer, some are waving flags

Euro 2024: Brands make big business with team jerseys

Brands like Adidas and Nike spend hundreds of millions each year to outfit football teams with jerseys. Is it worth it?
BusinessJune 28, 2024
Manchester United players spray team captain Katie Zelem lifting the trophy after winning the Women's FA Cup final

Manchester United in spotlight again over women's treatment

The club is once again facing criticism over a decision to temporarily house its women's team in temporary facilities.
SportsJune 28, 2024
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia raises his arm to celebrate a goal

Euro 2024: What we learned in the group stage

Here are five things we've learned during the group stage of Euro 2024, as Germany enjoys a summer in the spotlight.
SportsJune 27, 2024
The group phase of the European football championships is now complete

Euro 2024 group phase ends with plenty of surprises

From historic moments to last minute goals, here's a look at some of the tournament highlights so far.
SoccerJune 27, 202401:55 min
A large crowd of supporters outside the Berlin Olympic Stadium S-Bahn station before the game between the Netherlands and Austria

Euro 2024: Deutsche Bahn apologizes to fans for late trains

Germany's national rail provider had not been "offering the quality that everyone deserves," said a senior board member.
SportsJune 26, 2024
Julian Nagelsmann celebrates the win over Hungary

Euro 2024: Julian Nagelsmann is Germany's X factor

Germany's head coach is proving to be the right man for the job at Euro 2024. But why is he such a good fit?
SportsJune 26, 2024
French striker Kylian Mbappé wears a protective mask in the colors of the French flag

Euro 2024: Memorable moments so far

UEFA's European Football Championship has been full of some real eye-catching moments — on and off the pitch.
SoccerJune 25, 202410 images
Nico Williams plays on the field against Italy player Jorginho.

Diversity biggest winner at Euros?

DW's Cai Nebe speaks with African football coach Ghost Mulee, Ololade Adewuyi and culture specialist Felix Tamsut.
SocietyJune 24, 202427:07 min
The two singing Indian cabdrivers Lovely and Monty, known as Bhangu Brothers, who live in the German city of Hamburg, are seen here wearing Hawaii flower necklaces with the colors black, red and yellow, smiling and holding thumbs up.

Indian brothers sing praises to European soccer championship

Two Indian taxi drivers from Hamburg have gone viral with their catchy song for the European soccer championships.
SportsJune 22, 202401:26 min
A bearded man in a car, dressed in German fan gear, cheers while waving a small German flag

Beer, bratwurst, honking: How to do football like a German

Over 39 million Germans say they enjoy football. So how does the average German celebrate their favorite sport?
SportsJune 22, 202404:44 min
Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, and Canada's Moise Bombito watch the ball during a Copa America Group A soccer match in Atlanta, US

Copa America: CONCACAF probes racist abuse of Canada player

The Canadian soccer player became the target of online abuse after he tackled Argentine star Lionel Messi during a game.
SoccerJune 22, 2024
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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Soccer culture in Germany, news from Sesame Street, and coming to the crunch with cantuccini.
LifestyleJune 21, 202426:04 min
Lionel Messi playing alone on the pitch in his Argentina jersey

Copa America in the US: Immigrants fill the coffers

The USA is hosting the competition for the second time. Hispanics, in particular, are making the cash registers ring.
SportsJune 21, 2024
Opening ceremony on the pitch minutes before the match Romania - Ukraine at EURO 2024 in Munich kicked off

Fact check: Did Romanian football fans shout Putin slogans?

Videos showing Romanian fans shouting Putin slogans at Euro 2024 are fake. A DW journalist was there.
SportsJune 21, 2024
Albanian fans in the stands

Euro 2024: Serbia demands UEFA sanctions over hostile chants

The Serbian FA have demanded that UEFA punish the Croatian and Albanian FAs for uttering hateful chants during a match.
SoccerJune 20, 2024
Bundestag vice president Katrin Göring-Eckhardt on February 3, 2024.

German lawmaker deletes post on football players' skin color

Greens lawmaker Katrin Göring-Eckhardt apologized for the post made after Germany's 2-0 win against Hungary.
PoliticsJune 20, 2024
Players during a match at the Homeless Euro 2024

Homeless Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany

The tournament sees eight teams, whose players have all struggled with homelessness, battle it out for the cup.
SoccerJune 18, 202401:52 min
Ukrainian soldiers watch Ukraine vs Romania football match while on duty

Euro 2024: Ukrainian soccer fans welcome respite from war

Despite their team losing its first match, Ukrainians at home and abroad welcomed a diversion from the war.
SoccerJune 18, 202402:17 min
English and Serbian supporters in Gelsenkirchen stadium

UEFA Euro 2024: Weak beer no problem for happy England fans

German authorities implemented a raft of measures for England's opening game, mostly centered on alcohol.
SoccerJune 17, 2024
Lamine Yamal controls a football with his left foot

Spain's Lamine Yamal becomes youngest ever Euros player

Lamine Yamal made history in Spain's 3-0 win over Croatia. But a prodigy from Euro 2016 offers a cautionary tale.
SportsJune 15, 2024
Dortmund Ausstellung "In Motion - Art & Football" in Deutsches Fußballmuseum

Soccer in art: Beyond speed and ecstasy

Alongside the Euro 2024, the German Football Museum invites visitors to experience mesmerizing soccer through artworks.
SoccerJune 15, 202402:20 min
A fan in a public viewing area in Hamburg cheers while holding up a Germany scarf

Football is big business at Euro 2024

Euro 2024 isn't just a major event for football fans, but also a lucrative business for UEFA.
BusinessJune 14, 202402:27 min
DW Sendung Shift | referee

A fair game through tech?

Referees are using more and more technological tools. How is that improving how matches are played?
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:00 min
DW Sendung Shift | data

Could data be the secret to success in football?

Data is increasingly important in football. The more meaningful data, the better the AI analysis.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:32 min
A screenshot of a program analyzing a match using AI

How can AI help football coaches?

Match analyses with artificial intelligence helps coaches to analyze more matches and recognize opponents' tactics.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:11 min
DW Sendung Shift | scouting

Does AI find the best football players?

AI-based data analysis is meant to help find the player who’s the perfect fit.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:52 min
DW Sendung Shift | shift

How is AI changing football? - Shift

It takes more than having the best players to win – having the best AI is increasingly important.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202412:34 min
Manchester City players lift the Club World Cup in December 2023

FIFPRO launch legal action against FIFA over packed schedule

The 2025 Club World Cup will take place in a previously protected summer break, has caused particular concern.
SoccerJune 13, 2024
Florian Wirtz running with the ball for Germanz

Germany's Florian Wirtz ready to shine at Euro 2024

Florian Wirtz is ready to shine for Germany at Euro 2024. But what makes the Leverkusen star so good?
SoccerJune 13, 2024
Picture of an artwork by Banksy.

Art and football meet in immersive exhibition

In an exhibition at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, visual art and football merge in symbiotic artistry.
ArtsJune 13, 2024
The Euro 2024 mascot standing next to a BYD electric car

Euro sponsorships prize profits over patriotism

Most of the Euro 2024 football tournament's sponsors come from overseas — especially China. Why is that?
BusinessJune 12, 2024
Julian Nagelsmann

Germany hope quality and togetherness shine at Euro 2024

Germany's defense, midfield and attack have been revamped for the home men's Euros.
SportsJune 12, 2024
People waving large Germany flags in Berlin during a 2006 World Cup football game

How the 2006 World Cup changed Germany forever

The 2006 World Cup helped forge Germany's new national identity as a reunited republic. Can the Euros repeat that trick?
SportsJune 12, 202407:05 min
The official Euro 2024 ball is presented in Stuttgart

Fact check: Euro 2024 scams and false fines explained

Fake jerseys? Fake tickets? Fake volunteers? With rumors swirling, let's uncover some of the misinformation.
SportsJune 11, 2024
Manuel Neuer and Marc-Andre ter Stegen in training

Manuel Neuer: Still Germany's best goalkeeper?

After Manuel Neuer's mistakes, fans are considering whether Neuer or ter Stegen should start for Germany at Euro 2024.
SportsJune 11, 2024
Police gathered outside of Berlin's Olympic Stadium

How safe are fans at Euro 2024?

Terrorism and Russia are among the main security threats for Germany during the Euro 2024 football tournament.
SportsJune 11, 2024
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring a goal

Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse

Three Spanish football fans have been handed jail sentences after racially abusing Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior.
CrimeJune 10, 2024