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Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino vies for the ball with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 26, 2021 06:27 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

Manchester City players attend a training session at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League final soccer in Porto on Saturday. (Susana Vera/Pool via AP)
Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC 5/29/2021

May. 28, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

Chelsea supporters walk past a giant replica of the Champions League trophy in downtown Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League soccer final in Porto on Saturday. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final

By Rob Harris May. 28, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Tottenham's Harry Kane, left, hugs Tottenham's Son Heung-min at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England, Sunday, May 23, 2021.(Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Liverpool, Chelsea squeeze out Leicester to clinch CL spots

By Rob Harris May. 23, 2021 05:39 PM 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 supporters greet the team coach as they gather outside the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, May 8, 2021 where the England Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea is to be played. City fans are hoping that a win on Saturday will see their team clinch the English Premier League title. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
How Man City turned season around to win Premier League

By Steve Douglas May. 11, 2021 03:04 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

Bayern's Benjamin Pavard tries to control the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, Pool)
Bayern nearing 2nd league title under departing Hansi Flick

By James Ellingworth Apr. 22, 2021 08:01 AM EDT

Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland warms up before 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)
Dortmund planning to keep Haaland for next season

Apr. 11, 2021 01:54 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

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

SAmerica soccer body postpones World Cup qualifiers in March

By Mauricio Savarese Mar. 06, 2021 02:07 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Two rounds of South American World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the end of March were postponed on Saturday following opposition from European...

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2019, file photo, President of FC Barcelona Josep Bartomeu pauses during and interview with the Associated Press at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish police entered Barcelona's stadium on Monday March 1, 2021 and detained some people in a search and seize operation related to an investigation into club officials. The operation was related to last year's "Barçagate," in which club officials were accused of launching a smear campaign against current and former players who were critical of the club and then-president Josep Maria Bartomeu. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)
Bartomeu provisionally set free after spending night in jail

By Tales Azzoni Mar. 02, 2021 06:36 AM EST

Catalan police walk outside FC Barcelona's offices in Barcelona, Spain, Monday March 1, 2021. Spanish police detained several people after raiding Barcelona's stadium in a search and seize operation related to an investigation into club officials. Police say detentions were made but do not say who or how many people were taken into custody. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Police detain former Barcelona president in search operation

By Tales Azzoni Mar. 01, 2021 06:33 AM EST

MATCHDAY: Man City, Madrid resume Champions League campaigns

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 05:42 PM EST
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Manchester City, the form team in Europe,...

Munich's Robert Lewandowski walks on the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Arne Dedert/POOL via AP)
Bayern problems mount; Man City in form for Champions League

Feb. 21, 2021 08:15 PM 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 head coach Pep Guardiola looks on before the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor stadium in Burnley, England, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Martin Rickett/Pool via AP)
Guardiola worried virus cases in soccer could soar in March

By Steve Douglas Feb. 16, 2021 05:33 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