International Sports News
Azerbaijan and the legacy of 2012
In 2012, Azerbaijan hosted its first-ever FIFA tournament. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ was held in the country between September and October of that year, with France ultimately crowned world champions. But what legacy did this tournament leave behind for women’s football in the land between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus? ...Read More
Source: fifa.com
Vincent Keymer: Another sign that the sky is the limit for chess prodigy
Still just 16, Vincent Keymer has officially arrived on the elite international chess scene. Had there been any doubts about his potential, these evaporated as he finished second at the European Chess Championship...Read More
Source: DW.com
Antisemitism in European football: Time to change the chants
For decades, antisemitic chants have been heard in many of Europe's football grounds, often met with little to no objection...Read More
Source: DW.com
German coach Monika Staab's latest project takes her to Saudi Arabia
Monika Staab is something of a pioneer in women's soccer. The well-traveled 62-year-old spoke to DW about her new role as coach of Saudi Arabia's women's national team — and building from the ground up...Read More
Source: DW.com
Serena Williams’ coach says allowing on-court coaching would improve tennis
The “vast majority” of coaches break on-court coaching rules and allowing it would help “attract new people” to tennis, says ... read more