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Africa Cup of Nations: How will the Bundesliga be impacted?
When the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in January, several Bundesliga clubs will have to go without some stars.
Bundesliga deal: What does private equity want in football?
For private equity, a deal with the German Football League would be unusual — but it's quickly becoming a "new normal."
St. Pauli to avoid youth football agents
The Hamburg-based side wants to focus on individuals as the treatment of young players comes more into focus.
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Argentina: Court blocks Milei move to privatize football
Argentina: Court blocks Milei move to privatize football
A Buenos Aires court has blocked President Javier Milei's plans to open up Argentinian football to private investment.
Oasis reunion tour tickets cause online frenzy
Oasis reunion tour tickets cause online frenzy
Music fans reported long online queues when in-demand Oasis tickets went on sale on Saturday morning.
Football: Fortuna Düsseldorf expands free tickets scheme
Football: Fortuna Düsseldorf expands free tickets scheme
The club has drawn positive conclusions from its novel approach to ticketing and is expanding the project.
Manchester United in spotlight again over women's treatment
Manchester United in spotlight again over women's treatment
The club is once again facing criticism over a decision to temporarily house its women's team in temporary facilities.
Champions League: Füllkrug hands Dortmund first-leg lead
Champions League: Füllkrug hands Dortmund first-leg lead
Niclas Füllkrug's stunning first-half strike saw Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal first leg.
Champions League: Bayern Munich held to draw by Real Madrid
Champions League: Bayern Munich held to draw by Real Madrid
Leroy Sané and Harry Kane scored for Bayern between goals from Real's Vinicius as the semifinal first leg ended level.
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