Virgil Van Dijk
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

Denmark's players react as their teammate Christian Eriksen lays injured on the ground during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Belgium's Castagne to miss rest of Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 12, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, June 8, 2018 file photo, Croatia squad pose ahead of a friendly soccer match between Croatia and Senegal in Osijek, Croatia. Delaying the European Championship by a year has helped out some teams and hurt others. England had more time to integrate talented young players and deepen its squad. Croatia's squad from its run to the World Cup final in 2018 is nearing the end and Ivan Rakitic has retired from international soccer. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)
EURO 2020: Winners and losers from the 1-year delay

By James Ellingworth May. 27, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

2 Ajax teenagers in squad as Dutch head to Euros

By Mike Corder May. 26, 2021 11:53 AM EDT
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands coach Frank de Boer included two teenagers in his squad for next month's European championships, with both defender...

Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)
Liverpool grabs Champions League spot to cap season recovery

By Rob Harris May. 23, 2021 02:28 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

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp, right, greets Liverpool's Mohamed Salah at the end of the Champions League quarter final second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Fall from pinnacle is a rapid one for Liverpool, Klopp

By Rob Harris Apr. 15, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, left, takes the ball past Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, Monday, March. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths,Pool)
Fired-up Alexander-Arnold heads into CL with point to prove

By Steve Douglas Apr. 05, 2021 08:11 AM EDT

FILE - This Sept. 19, 2020 file photo shows Preston North End's Ben Davies. Liverpool attempted to address its injury crisis in central defense by signing an unheralded player from England’s second division on Monday Feb. 1, 2021, Ben Davies, a 25-year-old left-sided center half who plays for Preston in the Championship. (Nigel French/PA via AP, File)
Unexpected Anfield arrival symbolizes squeezed club finances

By Rob Harris Feb. 01, 2021 05:07 PM EST

Atalanta's Josip Ilicic, center right, scores the opening goal past Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, center left, during the Champions League group D soccer match between Liverpool and Atalanta at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP)
Iličić leads Atalanta to 2-0 win over Liverpool in CL

Nov. 25, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Shakhtar's Manor Solomon celebrates after scoring his side's third goal 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)
Real Madrid beaten again, Bayern surges in Champions League

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 21, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Tough start for Bayern's Champions League defense

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening around the Champions League on Wednesday: GROUP A Bayern Munich’s title defense begins with...

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

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United, at the Anfield stadium, in Liverpool, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (Shaun Botterill, Pool via AP)
Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defense

By Steve Douglas Sep. 12, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette scores his team first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)
Liverpool loses 2-1 at Arsenal, ending bid for points record

By Rob Harris Jul. 15, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 16, 2019, file photo, New Zealand's Abby Erceg (8) reaches for the ball as United States' Megan Rapinoe defends during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in St. Louis. Coach Paul Riley calls defender Abby Erceg the bedrock of the North Carolina Courage. The New Zealand native is captain of the Courage, the two-time National Women's Soccer League defending champions. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
New Zealander Erceg holds down North Carolina's backline

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 07, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2012, file photo, Liverpool owners John Henry, right, and Tom Werner speak before their side's English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England. Liverpool won its first league title since 1990, clinching Thursday, June, 25, 2020. Because of the pandemic, Henry and Werner, who headed the group that bought the team in 2010, watched on television from the U.S. (AP Photo/Tim Hales, File)
Shouting distance: Henry, Werner cheer Liverpool title

By Ronald Blum Jun. 26, 2020 02:49 AM EDT

Liverpool supporters celebrate as they gather outside of Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Thursday, June 25, 2020 after Liverpool clinched the English Premier League title. Liverpool took the title after Manchester City failed to beat Chelsea on Wednesday evening. (AP photo/Jon Super)
Kop joy: Liverpool fans flood Anfield, 1st title in 30 years

By Rob Harris Jun. 25, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson leave the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Faltering restart for Liverpool title charge after shutdown

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

Liverpool's Naby Keita, left, and Liverpool's Sadio Mane discuss as they leave the pitch at half time during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Liverpool held by Everton on resumed mission to seal title

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 04:16 PM EDT