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Michael Da Silva

Michael is a sports writer/editor in Bonn, Germany, with a focus on men and women's football and covering the Bundesliga and Germany national team.

Michael is a sports writer/editor in Bonn, Germany, with a focus on men and women's football and covering the Bundesliga and Germany national team.

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Marie-Louise Eta looking straight at the camera and smiling

Marie-Louise Eta looking straight at the camera and smiling

Marie-Louise Eta: Bundesliga coaching pioneer

Marie-Louise Eta will make history when she becomes the first female assistant coach in the men's Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund have signed Marcel Sabtzer from Bayern Munich

Borussia Dortmund have signed Marcel Sabtzer from Bayern Munich

Bundesliga: BVB sign Sabitzer in post-Bellingham rebuild

Marcel Sabitzer has joined Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal as the club prepares for life without Jude Bellingham.

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg on the sidelines

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg on the sidelines

Biennial two-year World Cup bad for 'stressed' players

FIFA’s proposal to run the World Cup every two years has met resistance from Germany’s women’s coach.

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Stories by Michael Da Silva

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz poses for photographs during the recording of his New Year's speech at the chancellery in Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz poses for photographs during the recording of his New Year's speech at the chancellery in Berlin

Germany undeterred by global turmoil — Scholz

Germany undeterred by global turmoil — Scholz

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would have to change in the face of a "more unsettled and harsher" world.

Germany women's interim head coach Horst Hrubesch gives press conference.

Germany women's interim head coach Horst Hrubesch gives press conference.

Germany eyes Olympic women's football qualification

Germany eyes Olympic women's football qualification

The German women's Olympic dream and its coach's long-term future hang on a showdown with Denmark.

Lionel Messi holds the 2023 Ballon d'Or trophy in Paris

Lionel Messi holds the 2023 Ballon d'Or trophy in Paris

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or, Bonmati wins women's award

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or, Bonmati wins women's award

At a star-studded event in Paris, Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or while Aitana Bonmati won the women's award.

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg looks disappointed.

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg looks disappointed.

Football's Voss-Tecklenburg and Germany: An awkward divorce

Football's Voss-Tecklenburg and Germany: An awkward divorce

As players weigh in, the relationship between the German women's national team coach and the DFB is at breaking point.

Close-up of Hansi Flick with a downcast expression.

Close-up of Hansi Flick with a downcast expression.

Hansi Flick fired as German national football team coach

Hansi Flick fired as German national football team coach

Germany have parted ways with coach Hansi Flick — less than a year ahead of hosting the 2024 European Championship.

Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates

Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates

Harry Kane: Loan star, Spurs icon, Bayern's savior?

Harry Kane: Loan star, Spurs icon, Bayern's savior?

Bayern Munich have finally completed the signing of Harry Kane, the player they need to reach new heights.

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