Süddeutsche Zeitung

European Athletics Championships 2026 in Birmingham: Record Participation and German Medal Hopes

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Birmingham Prepares for Record-Breaking European Athletics Championships Amid Fierce Continental Competition Birmingham is set to host the largest gathering of athletes in the history of the European Athletics Championships, drawing record numbers of competitors to the United Kingdom for the premier track and field showdown of the season. According to official championship previews, the massive … Read more

Nürnberg Beats Dynamo Dresden 3-0: Hat-Trick Secures Winning Season Opener

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1. FC Nürnberg opened their 2. Bundesliga campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Dynamo Dresden, fueled by a dominant multi-goal performance from their Italian-Ivorian striker Mahir Emreli—or operating under the sharper focal point of the squad’s reinforced attacking options. Under head coach Miroslav Klose, the Franconian club displayed a remarkably cohesive and well-drilled structure … Read more

Politics and the “Autonomy of Sport”: Why Distancing From Gianni Infantino Is Not Enough

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The German federal government has urged the German Football Association (DFB) to mount active resistance against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, breaking a long-standing political reluctance to challenge international sports governance. According to government statements reported by German media, political leaders argue that the traditional practice of hiding behind the “autonomy of sport” is no longer … Read more

German Swimming Team Shines at European Championships: Does Success Translate to Olympics?

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Das deutsche Team gewinnt bei der Schwimm-EM in der ersten Woche 18 Medaillen – das muss aber nicht heißen, dass die Ausbeute bei WM und Olympia ähnlich üppig ausfällt. European swimming championships often present a distorted picture of global competitiveness, where continental medal counts frequently mask the structural gaps that emerge when elite nations from … Read more

Liga Kick-off: Preußen Münster and VfB Stuttgart II Shine as Ingolstadt and Würzburg Draw

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SSV Jahn Regensburg and MSV Duisburg opened their respective campaigns in Germany’s third tier with commanding victories, setting an early pace at the top of the division. The third division returned to action with a flurry of goals across multiple fixtures, highlighted by a high-scoring Bavarian derby between FC Ingolstadt 04 and FC Würzburger Kickers … Read more

Dutch Rider Takes Overall Lead in Tour de France Femmes After Longest Stage Victory

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Radfahrerin Demi Vollering hat auf der längsten Etappe der Tour de France Femmes die Gesamtführung übernommen und das Gelbe Trikot erobert. Die niederländische Fahrerin setzte sich auf der kräftezehrenden Teilstrecke durch und schob sich damit an die Spitze des Klassements. Nach diesem Etappenerfolg führt Vollering die Gesamtwertung der prestigeträchtigen Rundfahrt an. Auf dem zweiten Platz … Read more

VfL Wolfsburg Held to 0-0 Draw by Kaiserslautern in Second Bundesliga Opener

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Der VfL Wolfsburg encountered an immediate reality check in the 2. Bundesliga, finishing with a scoreless draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern that highlighted the gap between preseason expectations and on-field execution. Despite entering the campaign widely regarded by pundits as the primary promotion favorite, manager Paul Simon’s squad offered only fleeting glimpses of that dominance … Read more

UEFA Confirms Payout Approved by Infantino for Former Close Employee

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European football governing body UEFA has confirmed that it issued a substantial severance payment to a former senior staff member during the tenure of current FIFA President Gianni Infantino as UEFA general secretary, according to official statements and investigative reports from European media outlets. The financial payout, which has drawn renewed scrutiny regarding internal governance … Read more

Bundesliga Highlights: Braunschweig Dominates and Heidenheim Wins in Thrilling Saturday Action

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The 2. Bundesliga season opened with a flurry of goals and a surprising shake-up at the summit of the table, highlighted by Eintracht Braunschweig storming to a six-goal victory to claim first place. According to league reports from the opening weekend of German second-tier action, the early fixtures delivered high-scoring drama across multiple venues, establishing … Read more

Florian Wellbrock Wins Open Water European Championship Gold in Paris

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German distance swimmer Florian Wellbrock secured his third gold medal of the European Open Water Championships in Paris, anchoring the mixed relay team to victory in the final event of the open water competition schedule. According to competition records, the anchor performance capped a dominant week for the German squad at the continental showcase. Florian … Read more