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Italy's Jorginho passes the ball as Switzerland's Remo Freuler closes him down during the World Cup 2022 group C qualifying soccer match between Italy and Switzerland at Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards

Nov. 22, 2021 01:09 PM EST

People walk the road to Wembley stadium during the Euro 2020 soccer championship in London, Thursday, June 17, 2021. England is facing Scotland in a group D match on Friday evening at Wembley stadium. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

Denmark's players exercise during a team training session in Helsingor, Denmark, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: North Macedonia eliminated from Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum, left, and Georgia's Giorgi Aburjania vie for the ball during the friendly soccer match between The Netherlands and Georgia, in the run-up to the Euro2020 soccer tournament, in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
The Latest: Blind overcame 'mental hurdle' at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 13, 2021 07:32 AM EDT

Turkish fans wait for the kick-off of the Euro 2020, group A soccer match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 03:06 AM EDT

Chelsea supporters celebrate in west London, England after their team won the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea which is being played at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Saturday, May 29, 2021. Chelsea won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League

By Steve Douglas May. 29, 2021 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 file photo, Poland's Robert Lewandowski reacts as he scores his second goal during Euro 2020 group G qualifying soccer match in Riga, Latvia. With a chance to become the all-time top scorer with a national team, Cristiano Ronaldo will highlight the list of top players at this year's European Championship. Others who could make an impact include Kylian Mbappé, Robert Lewandowski, Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane. (AP Photo/Roman Koksarov, File)
Poland vs Latvia 10/10/2019

May. 27, 2021 09:06 AM EDT

Manchester City's Fernandinho raises the trophy to celebrate winning the English Premier League title after the soccer match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Sunday, May 23, 2021.(AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Everton FC vs Manchester City FC 5/23/2021

May. 23, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 30, 2021 file photo, Belgium's Jeremy Doku celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during a World Cup 2022 group E qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Belarus at the King Power stadium in Leuven, Belgium. Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard were called up Monday, May 17, 2021 for the Belgium squad alongside the usual stalwarts for the European Championship. Belgium will play in Group B, opening against Russia on June 12. The top-ranked Belgians will then face Denmark and Finland. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Belgium coach Martinez calls up Doku, Trossard for Euro 2020

By Samuel Petrequin May. 17, 2021 06:50 AM EDT

A Manchester City supporter holds up a replica of the English Premier League trophy as he celebrates outside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after his team clinched the title. City took the title after crosstown rivals Manchester United lost at home to Leicester City. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Man City's dominance cemented by 3rd EPL title in 4 seasons

By Rob Harris May. 11, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte, center, celebrates with Riyad Mahrez, left, and Joao Cancelo after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup final soccer match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, April 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Man City beats Tottenham 1-0 to win 4th straight League Cup

By Rob Harris Apr. 25, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, center, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League, first leg, quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
City gives De Bruyne new deal, reveals EPL’s highest payroll

By Rob Harris Apr. 07, 2021 06:14 AM EDT

France's Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during the World Cup 2022 group D qualifying soccer match between France and Ukraine at the Start de de France stadium, in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Ukraine vs France 3/24/2021

Apr. 02, 2021 07:50 AM EDT

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, third right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Ruthless Man City sweeps aside Gladbach, back in CL quarters

Mar. 16, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

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)
Tottenham buckles again in familiar style, City jumps to 3rd

By Steve Douglas Jan. 13, 2021 06:33 PM EST

Marine fans wait for the players to arrive for the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Marine and Tottenham Hotspur at Rossett Park stadium in Crosby, Liverpool, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (Clive Brunskill/Pool via AP)
Spurs show no mercy to 8th-tier Marine, Crawley stuns Leeds

By Steve Douglas Jan. 10, 2021 02:05 PM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton/Pool)
Pressure on Lampard: City inflicts Chelsea's 4th loss in 6

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, second right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, right, and Manchester City' Phil Foden, centre, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Man City surges to 3-1 win over Chelsea in Premier League

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 01:36 PM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST