Sports psychologists make slow inroads into German soccer
Professional athletes are under enormous pressure, and for some players the burden can be too much. In soccer, more than other sports, the taboo on seeking help is a hard one to break. Could change be under way?
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Schalke have top spot in sight this Bundesliga football season
Felix Magath's Schalke 04 have been there or thereabouts at the top end of the Bundesliga German football league all season but now they look poised to mount an assault on the summit. Just don't talk about them actually winning anything yet.
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Germany and Australia meet again in World Cup final
Germany and Australia will meet for the third straight time in the field hockey World Cup final, with Australia finally hoping for victory on Saturday, March 13, against the two-time reigning champions.
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Germany beat New Zealand to enter the hockey World Cup semi-finals
At the Hockey World Cup 2010 in Delhi, defending champions Germany topped Pool A by beating New Zealand 5-2 on Tuesday, 9th March. So far, Germany is the only team to remain unbeaten in the league. In the semi-finals on Thursday, 11th March, Germany play England and Australia face the Netherlands.
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Bayern into Champions League quarters after five-goal thriller
FC Bayern München became the first Bundesliga side to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals this season as they beat Italian side Fiorentina on away goals despite losing 3-2 on Tuesday, 9 March.
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Schumacher relishing Formula One title 'fight'
German F1 champion Michael Schumacher says he expects a long and hard fight for the Formula One title and believes finishing the season well will be more important than getting off to a good start.
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Cultural diplomacy through hockey: German Embassy celebrates Hockey World Cup
To celebrate the current Hockey World Cup in New Delhi, the German Embassy hosted the German hockey team and several Indian hockey stars of the yesteryears on 6 March. The event was also attended by Indian Sports Minister MS Gill.
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Germany lose friendly football match to Argentina
Germany received a narrow 1-0 defeat to fellow football World Cup rivals Argentina in front of 66,000 supporters in Munich's Allianz Arena. Gonzalo Higuain's goal in the 45th minute made the difference. FC Bayern München defender Martin Demichelis suffered a broken cheek bone.
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Germany's Rebensburg takes gold in women's giant slalom at Olympics
German skier Viktoria Rebensburg was the surprise gold medal winner at the women's giant slalom at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
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Bremen, Wolfsburg on fire as German clubs progress in Europa
German Bundesliga clubs Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg put in convincing displays to progress to the Europa League round of 16, defeating FC Twente and Villarreal respectively. Hamburg also advanced.
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