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NFL-Playoffs Comeback nach 0:24-Rückstand - Kansas ringt Houston nieder

Die Kansas City Chiefs haben trotz eines Fehlstarts das Playoff-Halbfinale der NFL erreicht. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes gelang dabei ein Ligarekord. Auch die Green Bay Packers sind weiter.

Comeback nach 0:24-Rückstand - Kansas ringt Houston nieder - Jeff Roberson/ AP

NFL-Schiedsrichter Dünne Luft im Wolkenkratzer

Gefährliche Tacklings und Fehlentscheidungen in den NFL-Playoffs lassen die Schiedsrichter schlecht aussehen. Denn trotz Videobeweis bleiben einige Fälle Ermessenssache. Von Andrej Reisin

Dünne Luft im Wolkenkratzer - Chris Graythen/ AFP

Schwarze Quarterbacks in der NFL Sie sind mehr

Im Football gab es lange nur selten schwarze Spieler auf der Position des Quarterbacks. Sie sollten nicht denken und wurden auf ihre Athletik reduziert. Das ändert sich allmählich - auch dank Profis wie Lamar Jackson. Von Marvin Rishi Krishan

Interview with Rui Pinto of Football Leaks 'It Has Been the Same Shit for Years'

Rui Pinto, the face of Football Leaks, has spent the last nine months in prison. For the first time, he is now speaking out about the 147 charges against him and his time spent in pre-trial detention. Von Rafael Buschmann und Christoph Winterbach

'It Has Been the Same Shit for Years' - Maria Feck/ DER SPIEGEL

Head Coaches in der NFL Die jungen Chefs mit den alten Assistenten

In der NFL gibt es immer mehr junge Head Coaches, die als Disziplintrainer Veteranen des Footballs neben sich haben. Das kann gut gehen - doch nicht jeder hat Erfolg. Von Andrej Reisin

Die jungen Chefs mit den alten Assistenten - Kevork Djansezian/AFP

A Strawman in England FC Barcelona, a Shell Company and Messi's Father

The London-based company Sidefloor was part of the tax-evasion structure for which Lionel Messi and his father Jorge were convicted. Now it has been revealed that FC Barcelona spent years paying agent fees to this letterbox company, payments apparently destined for Jorge Messi. Von Rafael Buschmann und Michael Wulzinger

FC Barcelona, a Shell Company and Messi's Father - Alberto Estevez/ REUTERS

Football Leaks Lawyer 'In Germany, Pinto Never Would Have Been Sent to Jail'

Rui Pinto is the whistleblower behind Football Leaks and has been in jail in Portugal for months. In an interview, his lawyer William Bourdon talks about how his client is doing and what he is doing to get Pinto out of prison. Von Rafael Buschmann und Christoph Winterbach

'In Germany, Pinto Never Would Have Been Sent to Jail' - Zakaria ABDELKAFI/ AFP

Football Leaks Why FC Chelsea Parked a Young Player in Cologne

Why did the 14-year-old football prodigy Thierno Ballo transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to the amateur club Viktoria Köln? He was apparently parked there as part of a contract with FC Chelsea. Von Rafael Buschmann und Michael Wulzinger

Why FC Chelsea Parked a Young Player in Cologne - DPA

NFL Oakland-Star Brown bittet um Entlassung - und bekommt seinen Wunsch erfüllt

Antonio Brown kam als Hoffnungsträger zu den Oakland Raiders. Nach selbstverschuldeten Verletzungen, einem Helmstreit und Gewaltandrohung ist er ohne Pflichtspiel entlassen worden.

Oakland-Star Brown bittet um Entlassung - und bekommt seinen Wunsch erfüllt - Jeff Chiu / AP

Ukrainian Brotherhood How UEFA Payments Ended Up in the British Virgin Islands

UEFA transferred around 380 million euros intended for the Football Federation of Ukraine to a company in the British Virgin Islands without knowing who controlled the firm. It was the oligarch Igor Surkis, president of Dynamo Kyiv, who finance his club using the offshore company. Von Rafael Buschmann und Michael Wulzinger

How UEFA Payments Ended Up in the British Virgin Islands - Viktor Koshkin/ Getty Images

The Category-A Principle How Adidas and Nike Are Cementing Football's Wealth Gap

Adidas and Nike are locked in bitter competition for the right to represent players and teams with the greatest global reach. It is a battle that cements the gap between the rich and the poor in world football. Cristiano Ronaldo's contract is perhaps the most astonishing. Von Rafael Buschmann und Michael Wulzinger

How Adidas and Nike Are Cementing Football's Wealth Gap - Jas Lehal/ Reuters

NFL-Saisonstart Green Bay Packers gewinnen Traditionsduell

Aaron Rodgers hat die Green Bay Packers im Saison-Eröffnungsspiel zum Sieg geführt. Der Star-Quarterback warf den spielentscheidenden Pass. Für Deutschlands Footballhoffnung war die Saison schon vor der Partie vorbei.

Green Bay Packers gewinnen Traditionsduell - Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

Karriereende von Football-Star Luck Vom Verlust der Freude

Andrew Luck war einer der besten Spieler der NFL. Für sein persönliches Glück beendete der Quarterback der Indianapolis Colts vorzeitig seine Football-Karriere - und wird von den eigenen Fans ausgebuht. Von Marvin Rishi Krishan

FC Bayern CEO 'Why Do We Need to Change Anything at All?'

Everyone is talking about reforming the Champions League, but FC Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge would be happy for things to stay the same. He also tells DER SPIEGEL in an interview that he isn't interested in plans for a Super League. Von Rafael Buschmann und Christoph Winterbach

'Why Do We Need to Change Anything at All?' - ddp / Fox-Images

UEFA President Ceferin 'Should We Punish Football Clubs for Being Successful?'

In an interview, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferi discusses corruption in football, plans for a new Champions League and the decision to play the Europa League final in Baku, Azerbaijan. Von Christoph Winterbach und Rafael Buschmann

'Should We Punish Football Clubs for Being Successful?' - Alessandra Tarantino/ AP

Hide-and-Seek How British Football Clubs Secretly Signed Youth Talent

It appears that football club FC Chelsea secretly signed underage players. The development could also have direct consequences for FC Bayern Munich's recruiting efforts in Germany. Von Rafael Buschmann, Nicola Naber und Christoph Winterbach

How British Football Clubs Secretly Signed Youth Talent - Andy Rowland / Imago Sport

American Football Der "Gronk"-Zug rollt nicht mehr

Er war ein Tight End, wie ihn die NFL nie zuvor hatte. Nun beendet New Englands Rob Gronkowski seine Karriere nach neun Jahren. Der Liga geht ein Profi verloren, der Erfolg und Entertainment vereinte. Von Heiko Oldörp

Der "Gronk"-Zug rollt nicht mehr - Getty Images

Football Leaks Man City Accused of Using Shadow Firms to Flout Rules

Football Leaks documents outline how Manchester City's owners may have used a surreptitious company in the Cayman Islands to conceal a player investment fund. The team has been accused of violating UEFA spending rules. Von Rafael Buschmann und Christoph Winterbach

Man City Accused of Using Shadow Firms to Flout Rules - MANCHESTER CITY / GETTY IMAGES

Totally Unbiased? Possible Conflict of Interest Dogs Football Leaks Probe

A potential conflict of interest is hampering proceedings by European prosecutors who are looking into the Football Leaks data trove. Revelations about a Portuguese official raise questions about whether the whistleblower in the case can expect a fair trial in Portugal. Von Rafael Buschmann, Nicola Naber und Michael Wulzinger

Possible Conflict of Interest Dogs Football Leaks Probe - imago/ Pedro Benavente

A Child Prodigy's Fate Jadon Sancho's Path to the Bundesliga

Young English football star Jadon Sancho is electrifying the Bundesliga, Germany's top league. Manchester City spent years trying to secure the player for the long term, even apparently resorting to irregular payments. But he landed in Germany nonetheless. Von Rafael Buschmann und Christoph Winterbach