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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

Real Madrid's Eder Militao lies on the pitch in pain during the Champions League, group B soccer match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk at Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Brazil loses defenders Militao and Caio for WCup qualifying

Nov. 03, 2020 10:31 AM EST

Colombia's Duvan Zapata, right, celebrates scoring his side's first goal with teammate Juan Cuadrado during a qualifying soccer match against Venezuela for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Barranquilla, Colombia, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (Gabriel Aponte/Pool via AP)
Brazil, Colombia outclass rivals, lead World Cup qualifiers

By Mauricio Savarese Oct. 09, 2020 10:55 PM EDT

Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer looks disappointed after receiving the third goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich in Sinsheim, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Uwe Anspach/dpa via AP)
Bayern feeling effects of storied season as fixtures pile up

By James Ellingworth Sep. 28, 2020 09:27 AM EDT

PSG???s Neymar leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept.13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Neymar, Coutinho in Brazil squad for World Cup qualifying

Sep. 18, 2020 12:11 PM EDT

FILE -- In this Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 file photo Bayern's Thiago, center, warms up during a training session in Munich, Germany. The German Bundesliga starts next Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. hiago Alcantara is joining Liverpool after ending his seven-year stint at European champion Bayern Munich. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, file)
Liverpool to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich

Sep. 17, 2020 11:22 AM EDT

Lionel Messi del Barcelona abandona la cancha durante el partido de cuartos de final de la Liga de Campeones contra el Bayern Munich, en Lisboa, el viernes 14 de agosto de 2020. (Rafael Marchante/Pool via AP)
Barcelona fans relieved after Messi says he will stay

By Joseph Wilson And Hernan Muñoz Sep. 05, 2020 11:31 AM EDT

Barcelona's Gerard Pique reacts after the the Champions League quarterfinal soccer match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. Bayern won the match 8-2. (Rafael Marchante/Pool via AP)
Rock bottom: Barca fears grim future after Bayern meltdown

By Joseph Wilson Aug. 15, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

Barcelona's Luis Suarez, right, picks up the ball from a net after Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer failed to make a save during the Champions League quarterfinal match between FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez/Pool)
Bayern humbles Barcelona 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 14, 2020 05:14 PM EDT