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The Czech Republic squad take part in a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, Monday, June 21, 2021, the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 03:03 PM 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

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 31, 2021 file photo, England's Raheem Sterling controls the ball during their World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match against Poland at Wembley stadium in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II has used her birthday honors list to celebrate the achievements of people in the limelight, as well as those at the forefront of the U.K.'s rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines over the past few months. In the world of sport, Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling was awarded an MBE, which makes him a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for his efforts to promote racial equality in sport. (Catherine Ivill, Pool via AP, file)
Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine drive

By Pan Pylas Jun. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In thisWednesday March 31, 2021 filer, England's manager Gareth Southgate signals during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between England and Poland at Wembley Stadium in London, England. France won the last major international soccer tournament — the World Cup in 2018 — by defending compactly, hitting teams on the break with clinical finishing, and being effective at set pieces. What will the winning approach be at the European Championship? (Andy Rain/Pool via AP, File)
Poland vs England 3/31/2021

Jun. 04, 2021 08:12 AM 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

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

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling 2nd right, scores his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP photo/Jon Super, Pool)
Alisson gifts leader Man City win at fading champ Liverpool

By Rob Harris Feb. 07, 2021 06:31 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

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 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

FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola during the Champions League group C soccer match against Olympiacos at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Manchester City said Thursday Nov. 19, 2020, that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping Pep at the English club until the end of the 2022-23 season. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, FILE)
MATCHDAY: Man City at Tottenham; Barcelona plays Atletico

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Manchester City, at the London Olympic Stadium Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Catherine Ivill, Pool via AP)
City lacking usual spark amid injuries, fixture pile-up

By Steve Douglas Oct. 26, 2020 08:44 AM EDT

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring the 2-1 lead during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool

By Steve Douglas Oct. 17, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

England's Harry Maguire, right, reacts as he is shown a red card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano, left, during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via AP)
More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive

By Rob Harris Oct. 15, 2020 01:13 AM EDT

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, at left, scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road in Leeds, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Jason Cairnduff/Pool via AP)
Man City held by Premier League newcomer Leeds 1-1

Oct. 03, 2020 02:43 PM EDT

Lyon players celebrate after their Champions League quarterfinal win over Manchester City at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Franck Fife/Pool Photo via AP)
Lyon stuns Man City 3-1 to reach Champions League semifinals

By Rob Harris Aug. 15, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci answers to journalists during a press conference in Decines, near Lyon, central France, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Juventus will play against Lyon in a Champions League, round of 16th, first leg match on Wednesday,. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
MATCHDAY: Man City-Lyon for last Champions League semis spot

Aug. 14, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium stadium in Manchester, England, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool Photo via AP)
Man City seizes on mistakes to oust Madrid, reach CL QFs

Aug. 07, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, second left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Ronaldo's impact was decisive for Juve's 9th straight title

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 26, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, centre, controls the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Manchester City at the Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, England, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
4-0 rout by Man City deepens Watford's relegation concerns

By Rob Harris Jul. 21, 2020 04:19 PM EDT