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Aug 16, 2026

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Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Bundesliga 1, Friendly Match, Veltins Arena Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid, Edin Dzeko (S04), Denzel Dumfries (RMA)
Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Bundesliga 1, Friendly Match, Veltins Arena Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé (RMA) gives away his jacket
World Champion Pascal Wehrlein (GER) in a Porsche on the podium, FIA Formula E World Championship, Season 12, London E-Prix, August 16, 2026, Excel Exhibition Center, Race 2
Sport Bilder des Tages DTM, 11. + 12. Rennen Nürburgring 2026 91 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), Manthey: Thomas Preining - picture by Gruppe C Photography Nürburgring Nürburgring Rheinland-Pfalz Germany Copyright: xGruppexCxPhotographyx
Sport Bilder des Tages MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 16: Taylor Townsend of United States in action during day six of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 16, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Copyright: xShainaxBenhiyoun SPPx Sportspressphoto_SPR208840
August 16, 2026: Soccer – FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid, friendly match at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen; Schalke 04 fans holding a sign; Timo Becker, Schalke 04, 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL and the DFB, it is prohibited to use or allow the use of photographs taken in the stadium and or during the game in the form of sequential images and or video-like photo series. Copyright: xJamesxZabelx
August 16, 2026, Soccer, GER, Season, 3rd Division, 2026–2027 Season, Matchday 2, SSV Jahn Regensburg vs. 1. FC Saarbrücken: David Philipp (SSV Jahn Regensburg) vs. Nico Bretschneider (Saarbrücken). DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video.
Sport Bilder des Tages FA Community Shield - Arsenal v Manchester City CARDIFF, WALES, AUGUST 16: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal holds aloft the FA Community Shield with his team mates in celebration after winning the 2026 FA Community Shield during the FA Community Shield match between Arsenal v Manchester City at Principality Stadium, Cardiff on 16 August. (Photo by Daniel Weir) Cardiff Principality Stadium United Kingdom Copyright: xDanielxWeir SportsxPressxPhotox Sportspressphoto_SPR208889
Sport Bilder des Tages Arsenal v Manchester City FA Community Shield Declan Rice of Arsenal with his winner medal during the FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff 16 08 2026 UK Newspapers OUT Copyright: xKaraxThomasx FIL-23790-0068
Women s Handball Bundesliga, 2026–2027 Season: SV Union Halle Neustadt vs. Hazena Kynzvart, Friendly Match, Halle, Germany, August 16, 2026. Pictured, from left: Ilona Kieffer (Halle) and Katka Dresslerova (Hazena Kynzvart). Halle an der Saale, SWH Arena, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Sport Bilder des Tages Simona Quadarella win gold medal in the Women s 400m freestyle at the Swimming European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026, Paris, August 15 , 2026 Copyright: xDavidexSpada LaPressex
Sport Bilder des Tages 2026 European Athletics Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 16 8 2026 Women™s Heptathlon Medal Ceremony Ireland™s Kate O™Connor celebrates with fans after receiving her gold medal Kate O™Connor celebrates with fans after receiving her gold medal 16 8 2026 Copyright: xx MT2_9287
Sport Bilder des Tages 36th European Championships and 15th European Junior Championships in WomenÂ s Artistic Gymnastics - Finals Ruby Evans of Great Britain competes on the Balance beam during Senior Women™s Team Final on day 4 of the 2026 Women s Artistic Gymnastics European Championships at Arena Zagreb on August 16, 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia. IgorxKralj PIXSELL
Sport Bilder des Tages August 16, 2026, Cornella, Barcelona, SPAIN: Edu Exposito of RCD Espanyol and Ivan Romero of Levante UD fight for the ball during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between RCD Espanyol and Levante UD at RCDE Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Cornella, Spain. Cornella SPAIN - ZUMAa181 20260816_zaa_a181_061 Copyright: xJavierxBorregox
August 16, 2026, FSV Babelsberg 74 vs. Turbine Potsdam, Women, DFB Cup First Round, Karl Liebknecht Stadium, Scramble in the penalty area by FSV Potsdam Brandenburg, Germany
August 16, 2026: Anders Mol of Norway during the Beach Volleyball European Championship final on August 16, 2026 in Stare Jablonki. Photo by Aleksandra Szmigiel. BILDBYRAN COP 291 AZ0007 bbeng beach volleyball sand volleyball EM CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 beach volleyball EM beach volleyball European Championship Sweden final Copyright: ALEKSANDRAxSZMIGIEL BB260816BB716
Sport Bilder des Tages European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 - day 7 BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16 : Duplantis Armand (SWE) in action during the pole vault final on day 7 of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, England, 16 08 2026 Birmingham ENGLAND Copyright: xTomasxSiskx
August 16, 2026: Soccer – FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid, friendly match at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. A Real Madrid fan runs onto the field after the kickoff to take a selfie with Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid, 10 and is intercepted by security after the selfie and escorted off the field IMPORTANT NOTICE In accordance with the guidelines of the DFL and the DFB, it is prohibited to to use or allow the use of photographs taken in the stadium and or during the game in the form of sequential images and or video-like photo series Copyright: xJamesxZabelx
Sport Bilder des Tages NATATION : Championnat d europe de natation 2026 - PARIS - 16 08 2026 Nikita Sheremet (UKR) Saint DenisFrance Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierx
Sport Bilder des Tages NATATION : Championnat d europe de natation 2026 - PARIS - 16 08 2026 Ruta Meilutype (LTU) Saint DenisFrance Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierx
August 16, 2026, Soccer, 2026–2027 DFB Women s Cup Playoffs, Fortuna Cologne vs. SG 99 Andernach. Carolin Schraa of Andernach runs with the ball through the midfield.
Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026 : Malaika MIHAMBO (GER Germany) competing in the long jump final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xLeahxKohringx
Sport Bilder des Tages European Aquatics Championships Swimming Day 7 Hubert Kos during European Aquatics Championships Swimming Day 7 in Paris, France, on August 16, 2026 Paris France Copyright: xFotoxOlimpikx originalFilename:jastrzebowski-european260816_npOuk.jpg
Sport Bilder des Tages Simona Quadarella win gold medal in the Women s 400m freestyle at the Swimming European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026, Paris, August 16, 2026 Copyright: xGianxMattiaxD™alberto LaPressex
Sport Bilder des Tages Milos Kerkez of Liverpool makes a clearance Liverpool v Como, Pre Season Friendly, Football, Anfield, Liverpool, UK - 16 Aug 2026Liverpool Anfield United Kingdom EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. Copyright: xMattxWest Shutterstockx 17070164an
Sport Bilder des Tages NATATION : Championnat d europe de natation 2026 - PARIS - 16 08 2026 Leon Marchand (FRA) Olivier Papai (HUN) Lukas Martens (BEL) Saint DenisFrance Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierx
Sport Bilder des Tages August 16, 2026, Lens, France, France: Warren ZAIRE-EMERY of PSG and Yassine TITRAOUI of Lens during the Champions Trophy (Trophee des Champions) match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Bollaert-Delelis Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Lens, France. Lens France - ZUMAm308 20260816_zsp_m308_003 Copyright: xMatthieuxMirvillex
August 16, 2026: Felix Lebrun of France during the men’s singles table tennis final at the WTT Europe Smash on August 16, 2026 in Malmö. Photo by Christian Örnberg, BILDBYRAN COP 166 CO0727 table tennis pingis Europe Smash BBENG France Copyright: CHRISTIANxÖRNBERG BB260816CO059
Tackle between Jordan Majchrzak (VfB Stuttgart U23, 30) and Meiko Sponsel (FC Viktoria Cologne, 19), GER, Soccer, VfB Stuttgart II vs. Viktoria Cologne, 3. Liga, Matchday 2, 2026–2027 Season, August 16, 2026 GER, Soccer, VfB Stuttgart II vs. Viktoria Cologne, 3rd Division, Matchday 2, 2026–2027 season, August 16, 2026 Aspach Copyright: xCarstenxSchweringx EP_CSG
Nele Prowaznik, 18, of Team Germany U16W 2026, drives toward the basket and is blocked by a Slovenian player. The Molten basketball is clearly visible in the shot, and the low-angle shot emphasizes the dynamism of the scene. Nele Prowaznik, No. 18, Germany U16 Women, shooting for the basket against Slovenia Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Fan banner from the Tom Kalender Fan Club Hammer Land in the main grandstand at the Nürburgring, GER, Motorsports, DTM 2026, Race 12, Race, Sunday, Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, August 16, 2026 GER, Motorsports, DTM 2026, Race 12, Race, Sunday, Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, August 16, 2026, Nürburg Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto JuergenxAugstx EP_JAT
Sport Bilder des Tages SOCCER - Coppa Italia - Frosinone Calcio vs. SS Juve Stabia Photo by IPA ABACAPRESS.COM87549866 - Nicola Patane of SS Juve Stabia was injured during the Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa match between Frosinone Calcio and SS Juve Stabia at Benito Stirpe Stadium Frosinone Italy Copyright: xIPAxSport ABACAx
Sport Bilder des Tages Vasco x Santos RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ - 16.08.2026: VASCO X SANTOS - Neymar stays off the field waiting for the new rule during Vasco da Gama x Santos, a match valid for the 23rd round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, held at the Sao Januario stadium, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), on the afternoon of this Sunday (16). (Photo: Nayra Halm Fotoarena) x2999294x NayraxHalm
Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026: Malaika MIHAMBO (GER Germany) gestures in the long jump during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xAxelxKohringx
Sport Bilder des Tages 2026 Women s FIH Hockey World Cup, Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium 16 8 2026 Spain vs Ireland Ireland™s Hannah McLoughlin scores her sides first goal of the match Hannah McLoughlin scores her sides first goal of the match 16 8 2026 Copyright: xx RJ2_1010 20260816
Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026 : Silver for the 4x100m mixed relay: Heiko GUSSMANN (GER Germany), Kevin KRANZ (GER Germany), Gina LÜCKENKEMPER (GER Germany) and Rebekka HAASE (GER Germany) during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xLeahxKohringx
Rebekka Haase, Sprintteam Wetzlar, 4x100m mixed relay; Gina Lueckenkemper, SCC Berlin, 4x100m Mixed Relay, GBR, Track and Field, Athletics, 2026 European Athletics Championships, 2026 European Track and Field Championships, Birmingham 2026, August 9, 2026, GBR, Track and Field, Athletics, 2026 European Athletics Championships, 2026 European Track and Field Championships, Birmingham 2026, August 9, 2026, Birmingham Copyright: xStefanxMayerx EP_SMR
Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026: Frederik RUPPERT (GER Germany) wins Gold in the 3000m steeplechase during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xAxelxKohringx
Sport Bilder des Tages Verona s Mattia Compagnoni fights for the ball with Entella s Mattia Alborghetti during Frecciarossa Italian Cup 2026 2027 soccer match between Hellas Verona and Entella at the Bentegodi Stadium in Verona, north Italy - Sunday August 16, 2026. - Soccer . Copyright: xSpada LaPressex
European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 - day 7 BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16 : the Belgian Cheetahs - Couckuyt Paulien (BEL), Ponette Helena (BEL), Laus Camille (BEL) and Hanssens Ilana (BEL) in action during the 4x400m final in action during the 4x400m final in action during the 1500m final on day 7 of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, England, 16 08 2026 Birmingham ENGLAND Copyright: xTomasxSiskx
27th European Athletics Championships - Birmingham 2026: Day Seven Abbie Donnelly of Great Britain competes in the Women s Marathon during the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships at Birmingham city center on August 16, 2026, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Birmingham United Kingdom Copyright: xStefanosxKyriazisx originalFilename:kyriazis-birmingh260816_npGH3.jpg
Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM - Myrte van der Schoot, Lieke Klaver, Eveline Saalberg and Femke Broeders-Bol in action during the women s 4x400 relay final on the final day of the European Athletics Championships. IRIS VAN DEN BROEK ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 565645784 originalFilename: 565645784.jpg
European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 - day 7 BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16 : Broeders-Bol Femke (NED) in action during the 4x400m final on day 7 of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, England, 16 08 2026 Birmingham ENGLAND Copyright: xTomasxSiskx
BIRMINGHAM - Myrte van der Schoot, Lieke Klaver, Eveline Saalberg and Femke Broeders-Bol after the women s 4x400 relay final on the final day of the European Athletics Championships. IRIS VAN DEN BROEK ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 565646348 originalFilename: 565646348.jpg
BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026 : 4x400m relay with Jana LAKNER (GER Germany), Irina GORR (GER Germany), Luna BREDAU (GER Germany) and Johanna MARTIN (GER Germany) during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xLeahxKohringx
BIRMINGHAM - Terrence Agard, Eugene Omalla, Myrte van der Schoot, Lieke Klaver, Eveline Saalberg, Jonas Phijffers and Femke Broeders-Bol in action during the women s 4x400 relay final on the final day of the European Athletics Championships. IRIS VAN DEN BROEK ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 565647080 originalFilename: 565647080.jpg
From left: Nikola KATIC (GE), Edin DZEKO GE and Ibrahima KONATE Real Madrid Soccer Friendly Match FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid 0–3 on August 16, 2026, at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video.
August 16, 2026, Lens, France, France: Players of Lens celebrate the victory with the trophy during the Champions Trophy (Trophee des Champions) match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Bollaert-Delelis Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Lens, France. Lens France - ZUMAm308 20260816_zsp_m308_021 Copyright: xMatthieuxMirvillex
Erfurt, Germany, August 16, 2026, 2026–2027 DFB Women’s Cup, Playoff 1: FFV Erfurt vs. FC Ingolstadt 04. Pictured, from left, in a tackle: Kira Hasenbein (Erfurt) and Leonie Haberäcker (FCI). DFL and DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. Sportpark Johannesplatz, Thuringia Copyright: xFotostandx xSchäferx
August 16, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, Friendly, 2026–2027 Season, FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid CF, Robin Gosens (S04) watches Copyright: xSvenxHanischx

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Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Bundesliga 1, Friendly Match, Veltins Arena Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid, Edin Dzeko (S04), Denzel Dumfries (RMA)

Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Bundesliga 1, Friendly Match, Veltins Arena Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé (RMA) gives away his jacket

World Champion Pascal Wehrlein (GER) in a Porsche on the podium, FIA Formula E World Championship, Season 12, London E-Prix, August 16, 2026, Excel Exhibition Center, Race 2

Sport Bilder des Tages DTM, 11. + 12. Rennen Nürburgring 2026 91 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), Manthey: Thomas Preining - picture by Gruppe C Photography Nürburgring Nürburgring Rheinland-Pfalz Germany Copyright: xGruppexCxPhotographyx

Sport Bilder des Tages MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 16: Taylor Townsend of United States in action during day six of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 16, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Copyright: xShainaxBenhiyoun SPPx Sportspressphoto_SPR208840

August 16, 2026, Soccer, GER, Season, 3rd Division, 2026–2027 Season, Matchday 2, SSV Jahn Regensburg vs. 1. FC Saarbrücken: David Philipp (SSV Jahn Regensburg) vs. Nico Bretschneider (Saarbrücken). DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video.

Sport Bilder des Tages Arsenal v Manchester City FA Community Shield Declan Rice of Arsenal with his winner medal during the FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff 16 08 2026 UK Newspapers OUT Copyright: xKaraxThomasx FIL-23790-0068

Women s Handball Bundesliga, 2026–2027 Season: SV Union Halle Neustadt vs. Hazena Kynzvart, Friendly Match, Halle, Germany, August 16, 2026. Pictured, from left: Ilona Kieffer (Halle) and Katka Dresslerova (Hazena Kynzvart). Halle an der Saale, SWH Arena, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Sport Bilder des Tages Simona Quadarella win gold medal in the Women s 400m freestyle at the Swimming European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026, Paris, August 15 , 2026 Copyright: xDavidexSpada LaPressex

August 16, 2026, FSV Babelsberg 74 vs. Turbine Potsdam, Women, DFB Cup First Round, Karl Liebknecht Stadium, Scramble in the penalty area by FSV Potsdam Brandenburg, Germany

Sport Bilder des Tages NATATION : Championnat d europe de natation 2026 - PARIS - 16 08 2026 Nikita Sheremet (UKR) Saint DenisFrance Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierx

Sport Bilder des Tages NATATION : Championnat d europe de natation 2026 - PARIS - 16 08 2026 Ruta Meilutype (LTU) Saint DenisFrance Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierx

August 16, 2026, Soccer, 2026–2027 DFB Women s Cup Playoffs, Fortuna Cologne vs. SG 99 Andernach. Carolin Schraa of Andernach runs with the ball through the midfield.

Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026 : Malaika MIHAMBO (GER Germany) competing in the long jump final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xLeahxKohringx

Sport Bilder des Tages European Aquatics Championships Swimming Day 7 Hubert Kos during European Aquatics Championships Swimming Day 7 in Paris, France, on August 16, 2026 Paris France Copyright: xFotoxOlimpikx originalFilename:jastrzebowski-european260816_npOuk.jpg

Sport Bilder des Tages Simona Quadarella win gold medal in the Women s 400m freestyle at the Swimming European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026, Paris, August 16, 2026 Copyright: xGianxMattiaxD™alberto LaPressex

Sport Bilder des Tages NATATION : Championnat d europe de natation 2026 - PARIS - 16 08 2026 Leon Marchand (FRA) Olivier Papai (HUN) Lukas Martens (BEL) Saint DenisFrance Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierx

August 16, 2026: Felix Lebrun of France during the men’s singles table tennis final at the WTT Europe Smash on August 16, 2026 in Malmö. Photo by Christian Örnberg, BILDBYRAN COP 166 CO0727 table tennis pingis Europe Smash BBENG France Copyright: CHRISTIANxÖRNBERG BB260816CO059

Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026: Malaika MIHAMBO (GER Germany) gestures in the long jump during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xAxelxKohringx

Sport Bilder des Tages 2026 Women s FIH Hockey World Cup, Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium 16 8 2026 Spain vs Ireland Ireland™s Hannah McLoughlin scores her sides first goal of the match Hannah McLoughlin scores her sides first goal of the match 16 8 2026 Copyright: xx RJ2_1010 20260816

Sport Bilder des Tages BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN - AUGUST 16, 2026: Frederik RUPPERT (GER Germany) wins Gold in the 3000m steeplechase during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Birmingham, Great Britain. Great Britain Copyright: xAxelxKohringx

BIRMINGHAM - Myrte van der Schoot, Lieke Klaver, Eveline Saalberg and Femke Broeders-Bol after the women s 4x400 relay final on the final day of the European Athletics Championships. IRIS VAN DEN BROEK ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 565646348 originalFilename: 565646348.jpg

From left: Nikola KATIC (GE), Edin DZEKO GE and Ibrahima KONATE Real Madrid Soccer Friendly Match FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid 0–3 on August 16, 2026, at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video.

August 16, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, Friendly, 2026–2027 Season, FC Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid CF, Robin Gosens (S04) watches Copyright: xSvenxHanischx