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FILE - Everton players hold Ukrainian flags before the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
Manchester City vs Everton FC 2/26/2022

Feb. 27, 2022 01:04 AM EST

Brazil's Malcom scores his side's second goal against Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
At 38, Alves helps Brazil to soccer gold by beating Spain

By Rob Harris Aug. 07, 2021 10:33 AM EDT

Brazil's Richarlison reacts after missing chance to score during a men's quarterfinal soccer match against Egypt at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Where's Neymar? Olympic selections with clubs, not countries

By Rob Harris Aug. 01, 2021 07:28 AM EDT

Germany's Amos Pieper blocks Brazil's Richarlison during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil

By Rob Harris Jul. 22, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2020 file photo, England's Toni Duggan, front, in action during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match, in Frisco, Texas. England international Toni Duggan has returned to Everton, it was announced Friday, July 9, 2021. She's signed a two-year contract with the club after debuting there in 2007. The 29-year-old forward had spent four seasons in Spain playing for Barcelona and then Atletico Madrid. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, file)
Toni Duggan returns to Everton on 2-year deal

Jul. 09, 2021 10:37 AM EDT

Brazil's Richarlison kicks a ball during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team

By Mauricio Savarese Jul. 03, 2021 12:25 AM EDT

Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa, right, celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Venezuela with teammate Neymar during a Copa America soccer match at the National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 15, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

United States' players react at the bench during a Concacaf Men's Olympic qualifying championship semi-final soccer match against Honduras in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Olympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLS

By Ronald Blum Mar. 29, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Barcelona's Jordi Alba, right, fights for the ball with PSG's Moise Kean15 during the Champions League round of 16, first leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
PSG striker Kean isolating after testing positive for virus

Mar. 03, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Everton's Richarlison, 7, celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park stadium, in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Man City beats Everton 3-1, moves 10 points clear in EPL

Feb. 17, 2021 05:38 PM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
EPL calls off game, calls captains to order end to hugging

By Rob Harris Jan. 14, 2021 05:50 AM EST

Chorley's Connor Hall, black and white strip at centre, scores his side's first goal of the game against Derby County, during the English FA Cup third round match at Victory Park in Chorley, England, Saturday Jan. 9, 2021. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
Pitch perfect: Adele-singing 6th-tier team stuns in FA Cup

By Rob Harris Jan. 09, 2021 09:42 AM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 file photo shows a general view of a social distancing message on display outside the Villa Park stadium, home of Aston Villa, in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa has on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 reported a “significant” coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground a day before a scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool. Villa says “discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the club, the Football Association and the Premier League.” (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, file)
EPL to punish virus rule breaches; 10 Villa players positive

By Rob Harris And Steve Douglas Jan. 08, 2021 05:54 AM EST

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy, left, challenges for the ball with Fulham's Mario Lemina during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Guardiola rebukes Mendy but claims many break virus rules

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 06:45 AM EST

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola stands on the touchline during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
5 Man City players isolating after contracting COVID-19

Jan. 01, 2021 08:53 AM EST

The goal post is sprayed with disinfectant before the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020.(AP Photo/Rui Vieira, Pool)
High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League

By Rob Harris Dec. 29, 2020 07:58 AM EST

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, right, runs to celebrate with Olivier Giroud, left, who scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Aston Villa in London, England, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Frustration for Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester draws 1-1

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 28, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Crystal Palace's English manager Roy Hodgson walks off the pitch after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Monday, Dec., 28, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)
Leicester draws 1-1 at Palace, moves into 2nd place in PL

Dec. 28, 2020 12:15 PM EST

Players in the torrential rain during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off

Dec. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EST