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Lazio's goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha falls in the goal after Roma's Tammy Abraham scored his side's first goal during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Lazio at Rome's Olympic stadium, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Abraham nets 2 as Roma sweeps aside Lazio 3-0 in derby

By Daniella Matar Mar. 20, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

A screen shows support to Ukraine before the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Russia ready again for urgent court case over World Cup ban

By Graham Dunbar Mar. 04, 2022 12:40 AM EST

FILE Poland's Robert Lewandowski controls the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between Poland and England, at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. Poland is refusing to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Polish soccer federation president said Saturday, Feb, 26, 2022. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, the nation's all-time leading scorer, immediately responded to say it's the “right decision!” (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)
England vs Poland 9/8/2021

Feb. 26, 2022 11:46 AM EST

A soldier's helmet with a bullet hole near debris of burning military trucks, in a street in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine's capital Saturday, and street fighting broke out as city officials urged residents to take shelter. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoffs

Feb. 26, 2022 11:43 AM EST

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski celebrates his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich 11/6/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 01:12 PM EST

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

England's Harry Kane waves following the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between the Czech Republic and England at Wembley stadium, London, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham,Pool)
Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020

By Rob Harris Jun. 24, 2021 06:16 AM EDT

Spain's Sergio Busquets applauds at the end of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Slovakia at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Manuel Vidal, Pool)
Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 24, 2021 05:47 AM EDT

Spain's Alvaro Morata gestures during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Pierre Philippe Marcou, Pool)
The Latest: Spain and Sweden play to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 07:30 AM 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

Schalke players get set before kickoff in the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The banner in the background reads in German, Schalke will never go down. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Return of fans brings hope for German clubs as season ends

By James Ellingworth May. 20, 2021 07:57 AM EDT

Schalke's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, left, reacts after kick as Berlin's Omar Alderete helps him during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
2 games to go for 6 teams in Bundesliga relegation scrap

By Ciarán Fahey May. 13, 2021 07:06 AM 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

Bayern's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Union Berlin at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, April 10, 2021.(Sven Hoppe/Pool via AP)
Bayern preparations for PSG hit by injuries, speculation

By Ciarán Fahey Apr. 12, 2021 08:59 AM EDT

MATCHDAY: Bayern takes on PSG, Porto hosts Chelsea in CL

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2021 02:23 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BAYERN MUNICH VS. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ...

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

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski, left, shake hands with Bayern's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart in Munich, Germany, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (Matthias Balk/Pool via AP)
Stellar games in Germany, France head European title races

By Graham Dunbar Apr. 02, 2021 07:49 AM EDT

England head coach Gareth Southgate gestures during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London, Thursday March 25, 2021. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)
Poland's Krychowiak could play v England after negative test

By Steve Douglas Mar. 30, 2021 05:29 AM EDT

Porto's Pepe, left, and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo embrace at the end of the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between FC Porto and Juventus at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic

By Graham Dunbar Mar. 22, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel watches the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Lee Smith/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Atlético, Bayern leads Lazio

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 08:40 PM EDT