Leipzig

City in Saxony, Germany

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Leipzig is the most populous city in the German state of Saxony. The city has a population of 628,718 inhabitants as of 2023. It is the eighth-largest city in Germany and is part of the Central German Metropolitan Region. The name of the city is usually interpreted as a Slavic term meaning place of linden trees, in line with many other Slavic placenames in the region.

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How Leipzig became 'perfect' destination for Europe's young stars When RB Leipzig sold Dani Olmo to Barcelona this summer, it was seen as confirmation the club's philosophy is working. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024
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Highlights: VAR controversy as Netherlands and France ends goalless Watch highlights as Netherlands and France play out the first goalless draw of Euro 2024 during their Group D game in Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024
Conceicao scores late winner for Portugal Watch as substitute Francisco Conceicao scores a late winner for Portugal against Czech Republic in their Group F game in Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2024
'What a hit!' - Provod fires Czech Republic ahead against Portugal Watch as Lukas Provod gives Czech Republic the lead against Portugal during their Group F game in Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2024

At least five people killed after bus crashes on German motorway At least five people have been killed after a bus crash on a motorway near the German city of Leipzig, police have said. Sky News - Published on March 27, 2024
Real Madrid hold off Leipzig to reach quarter-finals Real Madrid reach the Champions League quarter-finals as Vinicius Junior makes RB Leipzig pay for their missed chances in a 2-1 aggregate win. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024
Kane scores again as Bayern draw at Leipzig Watch highlights as Harry Kane scores his eighth Bundesliga goal to help Bayern Munich come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2023
Real Madrid visit Girona & Bayern Munich at Leipzig Live text as Real Madrid visit Girona in La Liga and Bayern Munich travel to Leipzig in Bundelsiga BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2023

German Super Cup: Bayern trailing Leipzig - Kane named on bench Harry Kane could make his Bayern Munich debut after being named on the bench for their German Super Cup match with Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2023
Talented as Haaland? How will Szoboszlai do at Liverpool? Liverpool complete the £60m signing of Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig - so where might he fit in? BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2023
'World's best centre-back' - who is Man City target Gvardiol? How would Josko Gvardiol fit in with Manchester City if they complete his big-money signing from Leipzig? BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2023	I have more info than the Twitter guys - Guardiola A jovial Pep Guardiola jumps from Erling Haaland to Julia Roberts and knowing more than the "Twitter guys" after Manchester City hammer Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
Watch: Dortmund beat Leipzig to go top of Bundesliga Watch highlights as goals from Marco Reus and Emre Can send Borussia Dortmund top of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 home win over RB Leipzig. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023