Politics

Mönchengladbach fails at the second division, Schalke experiences a debacle

The inferiority was already so clear at the break that a debacle threatened. FC Schalke 04 went into the dressing room with a 3-0 loss in the second round of the DFB Cup at...

Airport sealed off – concerns about Iranian athletes

People around the world are worried about the Iranian climbing champion Elnas Rekabi. According to media reports on Tuesday, the 33-year-old is on her way back to her home country. According to BBC information,...

Qatar’s censorship attempts are already beginning

The German TV stations have spoken out against attempts at censorship by Qatar. Filming permits during the World Cup are currently subject to conditions, as ARD confirmed on Monday. The British newspaper "Guardian" reported...

Iranian athlete starts without a headscarf – mobile phone and passport removed

Iran's climbing champion Elnas Rekabi took off the headscarf that is obligatory for Iranian athletes in the final of the Asian Championships in Seoul. Iranian media then reacted with outrage to the incident. "It...

Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or

Wearing extravagant glasses and a fine black suit, Karim Benzema entered the stage of the Théâtre du Châtelet and, visibly moved, accepted the Golden Ball. As expected, the Real Madrid goalscorer was awarded the...

TV stations protest against attempts at censorship

The German TV stations have spoken out against attempts at censorship by Qatar. Filming permits during the World Cup are currently subject to conditions, as ARD confirmed on Monday. The British newspaper "Guardian" reported...

Football fans should be asked to pay even more

The deadline in the billion-euro market Champions League is running. The European Football Union (Uefa) is currently tendering the media rights for the reformed premier class, and the Team Marketing agency is selling packages...

In the final, Iran’s climbing champion takes off her headscarf

Iran's climbing champion Elnas Rekabi took off the headscarf that is obligatory for Iranian athletes in the final of the Asian Championships in Seoul. Iranian media then reacted with outrage to the incident. "It...

RB Leipzig players can have diamond rings made

Since you can't take the DFB-Pokal home with you, the pros at RB Leipzig simply gave themselves wearable trophies for their biggest success to date. A special ring was made for each player, which...

“Even my look is worth a red card,” says Klopp. Coins thrown at Guardiola

Coach Jürgen Klopp showed remorse after his Liverpool FC scored 1-0 (0-0) against Manchester City because he received a red card for angry protests in the 86th minute. "Of course a red card, my...