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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Croatia forward Perišić positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2021 07:54 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...

Ajax supporters celebrate outside the Arena as their team scored their second goal in the Dutch Eredivisie Premier League title during the soccer match between Ajax and Emmen at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Dutch club Ajax melts league trophy into star gifts for fans

May. 12, 2021 05:39 AM EDT

Ajax supporters celebrate outside the Arena as their team scored their second goal in the Dutch Eredivisie Premier League title during the soccer match between Ajax and Emmen at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Ajax wins 35th Dutch title, police urge fans to stay away

May. 02, 2021 11:17 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

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shoots to score from the penalty spot during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Man Utd back in Europa League, faces Sociedad test

Feb. 17, 2021 10:14 AM EST

Frankfurt's David Abraham, right and Schalke's Matthew Hoppe fight for the ball, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04, in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (Arne Dedert/dpa via AP)
Veteran Huntelaar and teenager Hoppe aim to revive Schalke

By James Ellingworth Jan. 21, 2021 09:20 AM EST

FILE- In this Thursday Oct. 3, 2019, file photo, Alkmaar manager Arne Slot gives directions to his team during the group L Europa League soccer match between AZ Alkmaar and Manchester United at the ADO Den Haag stadium in The Hague, Netherlands. Feyenoord has hired Arne Slot as its new coach starting next season, to replace Dick Advocaat who said last week that this is his last season at the Rotterdam club. Slot was fired last week by AZ Alkmaar amid reports that he was in talks with Feyenoord.(AP Photo/Peter Dejong, FILE)
Feyenoord hiring Arne Slot as new coach from next season

Dec. 15, 2020 06:08 AM EST

Barcelona's Sergino Dest runs with the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
AP Interview: Sergiño Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 04, 2020 04:55 AM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates with team mates scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group H soccer match between Manchester United and Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Champions League: Real Madrid, Man United look to advance

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Ajax players, wearing black mourning arm bands, Midtjylland players and the referee and linesmen observe a minute of silence as they commemorate Argentinian soccer great Diego Maradona, picture seen above, prior to the group D Champions League soccer match between Ajax and Midtjylland at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Maradona, who scored the "Hand of God" goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)
Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 25, 2020 06:15 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

Ajax's head coach Erik ten Hag shouts instructions to his players during the group D Champions League soccer match between Ajax and Liverpool at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Virus-hit Ajax without 2 main goalies in Champions League

Nov. 02, 2020 03:34 PM EST

Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini follows the action during a Serie A soccer match between Crotone and Atalanta, in Crotone's Ezio Scida stadium, southern Italy, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Francesco Mazzitello/LaPresse via AP)
Liverpool manager Klopp ready to see Atalanta up close

By Daniella Matar Nov. 02, 2020 11:14 AM EST

A fan wearing a face mask sits alone on the stands before the start of the Champions League group C soccer match between FC Porto and Olympiacos at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Only 3,750 fans were allowed on the stands. (Miguel Riopa, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Arizona athletics cuts 21 full-time positions

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2020 06:05 AM 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...

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020 file photo Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has become the second player to test positive this week for the coronavirus at the English Premier League champions. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP, File)
Champions League set to begin most challenging group stage

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 16, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, right, celebrates with his teammate Tammy Abraham after he scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
MATCHDAY: Euro playoffs start; Belgium, England friendlies

Oct. 07, 2020 07:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2019 file photo, Atlanta United coach Frank de Boer watches his team's MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls in Harrison, N.J. Frank de Boer was appointed coach of the Netherlands on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 succeeding Ronald Koeman who quit to join Barcelona. The federation said the 50-year-old De Boer signed a contract through the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.(AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Frank de Boer appointed Netherlands coach

By Mike Corder Sep. 23, 2020 01:30 PM EDT