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The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.
Ailing Djokovic 'despised' every moment of US Open defeat
Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time — or an unknown health condition — be catching up with the Serbian tennis legend?
Andre Rankel named Germany's new men's ice hockey coach
Germany's men's ice hockey team has appointed a new head coach following a string of dissappointing tournaments. He's two decades younger than the man he's replacing but he has no previous experience as a head coach.
New study shows German football remains male-dominated
The top leagues of German football remain a largely male environment. A new study reveals that only seven clubs have women in upper management levels.
Venus' US Open invitation raises questions about wild cards
Although her current world ranking wouldn't allow it, Venus Williams is set to play singles in the US Open – thanks to a wild card. Who gets these coveted spots—and how?
Bundesliga season 2026-27: All you need to know
From key dates to rising football stars and changes, DW has the latest on the new Bundesliga season.
Schalke coach looks to Bosnia bond in Bundesliga return
After three seasons in the second division, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga. Just a year ago, few would have guessed that their revival would largely be 'Made in Bosnia.'
The new Bundesliga season is here, but has the glow gone?
Another Bundesliga season arrives, but are the golden years of Germany's top football league already over, and what can it do to change its course?
Sydney Marathon medal wrongly shows German landmark
A medal minted for finishers in the Sydney Marathon features a skyline of the city — with one landmark from rather far away. Organizers say the muddle only makes the medal "a little more unique."
Ronaldinho to make football comeback aged 46
More than a decade after his last professional appearance, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set for a comeback. The former world player of the year is to play in Italy’s third tier.
Bernadette Amani 'living her dream' at Bayern Munich
Bernadette Amani is heading into her first full season with Bayern Munich, having joined the club in January. Making a living at football is something she never imagined possible while growing up in rural Ivory Coast.
Amanal Petros: From refugee to European champion
Amanal Petros fled the Eritrean–Ethiopian war and came to Germany as a teenager. Now one of the world's top marathon runners, he recently won gold at the European Athletics Championships.
UEFA, other football federations unite against Infantino
A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured football executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.
How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football
Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?
Tennis star Sabalenka supports sport's new sex test policy
The world number one women's tennis player supports the WTA's new sex testing rules. Others are more critical of the policy.
Spain won the World Cup, but Donald Trump 'cast a shadow'
Though Donald Trump mostly stayed clear of stadiums, the World Cup may influence the US midterm elections. DW looks at the political implications of "the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world."
Why the Williams sisters and other stars are playing longer
More than three decades after they burst onto the tennis scene, Venus and Serena Williams are still playing at the top level. Why are we seeing elite athletes carrying on into their 40s and beyond?