The German FA’s (DFB) control body will take no action against Achraf Hakimi, Jadon Sancho (both of Borussia Dortmund), Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04) and Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach) for their symbols of solidarity with the recently deceased American George Floyd, and their anti-racist messages. This line will also be …
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There has been worldwide uproar and widespread protests against racism and police brutality after the violent killing of American George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The topic also reached the Bundesliga on the weekend, with players like Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04), Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Jadon Sancho and Achraf Hakimi …
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An extraordinary DFB session of the Bundestag agreed today that 3.Liga will indeed be able to continue. A yes vote from 222 delegates gave a clear majority, and thereby confirmed the direction given by the DFB Presidium. The 3.Liga will be able to resume from May 30. Twelve delegates rejected …
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The Bundesliga is back and the Frauen Bundesliga and 3. Liga are set to follow soon. Amateur footballers are also allowed to train in small groups again and hopefully the easing of restrictions will continue following the example of professional football. “Football is fumbling its way, like the rest of …
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Robin Gosens is the winner of the public vote for the “German Football Ambassador 2020”. In an online voting, the 25-year-old professional from the current Champions League quarterfinalist Atalanta Bergamo prevailed over German national player Dzsenifer Marozsán (Olympique Lyon) and world champion Toni Kroos (Real Madrid). Gosens will thus succeed …
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Germany’s Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will pay tribute to the victims of the coronavirus pandemic before the next games on matchdays 27 and 28. The teams will also take to the field with black armbands. “The spread of the coronavirus has already taken many lives throughout the world. German professional …
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34 year old Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with German Bundesliga record champions FC Bayern Munich until June 30, 2023. “FC Bayern are very happy Manuel has extended his contract until 30 June 2023,” explained CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “Manuel is the best goalkeeper in the world and our captain.” …
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As the German Bundesliga becomes the first top-flight league to resume after the Coronavirus pandemic, former India U-17 head coach Nicolai Adam, now working for Eintracht Frankfurt says to NDTV that the Germans can set an example for the rest of the world.
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On Saturday, May 16, Germany’s Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 are set to become the first leagues in a top football nation to restart after the enforced shutdown due to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A lot is riding on the Bundesliga restart being a success after the two month break …
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In the 5th episode of FPL Escapades; Anand, Akshay and Sanket are joined by a very special guest and a stalwart of Indian Football; Arunava Chaudhuri. With an imminent return of German Bundesliga 2019/20 on the horizon, we discuss The nail biting 5-way title race involving Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, …
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