Süddeutsche Zeitung

Per Mertesacker Appointed as DFB Sporting Director: New Era for German Football

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Per Mertesacker Assumes Managing Director Role Per Mertesacker is set to take over as the managing director of sport (Geschäftsführer Sport) for the German Football Association (DFB). He steps into a newly restructured leadership team alongside incoming executive, according to announcements surrounding the federation’s executive overhaul. Starting January 1, the former Arsenal academy manager and … Read more

Tour de France 2026: Full Stage Schedule and Route Overview

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Tour de France 2026 Route: Barcelona Start and 21-Stage Overview The 2026 Tour de France will begin on July 4 in Barcelona, Spain, featuring a 21-stage program that returns the race to Spanish soil for its Grand Départ. According to official scheduling data, the race will utilize a mix of Mediterranean coastlines and mountainous terrain … Read more

Richard Carapaz Wins Tour de France Stage 18 as Tadej Pogačar Eyes Mountains

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Richard Carapaz won Stage 18 of the Tour de France after a successful long-range attack, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his gap by avoiding aggressive efforts ahead of the final mountain challenges. According to official race reports, the Ecuadorian rider utilized a breakaway strategy to secure the stage victory, leaving the general classification contenders … Read more

Norway’s Klaveness Demands FIFA Accountability Over Overturned US Player Red Card

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Norway Football Federation to Challenge FIFA Over Balogun Red Card Reversal The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is preparing a formal complaint to FIFA regarding the annulment of a red card issued to U.S. international forward Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. NFF President Hege Klaveness has criticized FIFA officials and is demanding a full explanation … Read more

Why TSV 1860 Munich Removed the Lion Logo From Their Jerseys

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TSV 1860 München, one of Germany’s most storied football clubs, is currently navigating a significant branding complication that has resulted in the team playing without its iconic lion crest on its match jerseys. The decision to remove the emblem stems from a complex, long-standing dispute regarding the licensing of trademark rights, which are held by … Read more

Gerd Osenberg Obituary: Remembering the Legendary German Athletics Coach

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Gerd Osenberg, the legendary German athletics coach who mentored a generation of Olympic and world-class champions, has died. Known for his technical precision and an egalitarian approach to training, Osenberg passed away leaving a legacy that spans decades of German sports history. His career, primarily based at the TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, transformed the club … Read more

EU Court Ruling May End Anonymity for Doping Bans in Germany

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A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) regarding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is expected to force a shift in how German sports authorities handle the publication of doping violations. While privacy concerns have largely kept the names of sanctioned athletes out of the public eye in Germany for years, the … Read more

Tour de France: Top German Cyclist Forced Out After Crash in Time Trial

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German cyclist Roger Kluge’s teammate, Filip Maciejuk, and rising talent Roger Lipowitz have faced significant disruption at the 2024 Tour de France, with the latter forced to withdraw following a high-speed crash. Lipowitz, a 25-year-old standout for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, exited the race after failing to navigate a sharp corner during the seventh stage, an individual … Read more

Japanese Martial Arts: Training, Techniques, and the Spirit of Judo, Aikido, and Kendo

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The practice of Japanese martial arts, including Kendo, Judo, and Aikido, maintains a steady presence in the Munich region, with clubs in Ottobrunn and surrounding areas offering structured training in these traditional disciplines. These combat sports emphasize rigorous physical conditioning, technical precision, and the development of mental discipline, serving both as competitive athletic endeavors and … Read more

Torres auf Wolke sieben: Spaniens WM-Titelfeier in Madrid

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Madrid transformed into a sea of red and gold as an estimated two million fans flooded the streets to welcome home Spain’s women’s national football team following their historic victory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The celebration, which saw the squad parade through the capital, marked the culmination of a tournament that ended … Read more