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Bundesliga

The Bundesliga is Germany's top-flight professional football league. The men's 18-team league kicked off more than 60 years ago, in 1963, while the women's, formed in 1990, currently has 12 teams.

Women's soccer: US shows up Europe on maternity care

A recent lawsuit involving French club Olympique Lyon highlighted the disparities in maternity care in women's football.

Champions League: Big names headed for Germany

This season's draw for the Champions League wasn't about putting teams into groups, but about who would play whom.

Thomas Müller raises an arm in celebration after scoring a goal for Bayern Munich.

Bundesliga: Thomas Müller breaks Bayern Munich record

Thomas Müller is now the man who has made the most for Bayern Munich of all time. He overtook Sepp Maier

A boy dressed in Bayer Leverkusen fan gear shows the camera a football scarf commemorating Leverkusen's Bundesliga triumph in 2024.

Bundesliga kick-off: Can Leverkusen triumph again?

As Germany's domestic football league, the Bundesliga, starts a new season, here's what you need to know.

Two large banners, one black the other rainbow colored, read St Pauli and fly over a crowd in a stadium

St. Pauli injects subculture into the Bundesliga

St. Pauli club is set to light up Germany's top football league with a passionate mix of music and social justice.

Kompany and Sahin: Big new jobs at Bayern and Dortmund

Vincent Kompany and Nuri Sahin are both under 40 and have taken a big leap to two of Germany's most high-pressure jobs.

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How to beat the post-Olympic blues

After a major sports tournament or Olympic Games, many athletes report feeling listless or depressed.

Sya Dembele, known as Syssy of Team France, doing a hand stand with her legs split during the breaking competition in Paris

Breaking enjoys its Olympic moment — but for how long?

Breaking has made its Olympic debut in Paris, but it won't return at the 2028 Games. What does it mean for the sport?

Kids play in Olympic rings set up on Place de la Bastille, Paris

Paris 2024: Concerns for child athletes in the Olympics

Athletes as young as 11 will be among those competing in Paris. What does that mean for their development?