Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdiger may have been subjected to racism in the Club World Championship. It is Pachuca's captain Gustavo Cabral who is alleged to have uttered racist insults against Rüdiger. The International Football Federation (Fifa) is now investigating the incident.
FootballBernard Lacombe, who among other things was involved in winning the European Championship gold with the French national football team in 1984, is dead. This is written by Le Monde and refers to information on Olympique Lyonnais' account on X.
FootballArrogant yes, honest no. That is the global image of Donald Trump, according to an opinion poll on the view of the US and its president. Of the 24 countries that are included, the image is most negative in Mexico – and Sweden. People in Nigeria and Israel give a thumbs up instead.
World politicsIn the premiere, Brazil's new national team captain Carlo Ancelotti had to settle for 0–0 against Ecuador. When he turned 66, he got to celebrate a ticket to the World Championship 2026. Via 1–0 against Paraguay, Brazil is clear for the championship.
SportsOnly 0–0 away against Ecuador. Carlo Ancelotti had probably hoped for more in his first match as Brazil's national team manager.
SportsTruls Möregårdh sees red. It's about the ping-pong tables at the World Championship. I have never played on red tables, no one has, he says.
SportsLionel Messi is back in the Argentine national team for the World Championship qualifiers in June, the country's football association announced on Thursday.
FootballThe Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
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