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Liverpool fans celebrate after their team won the English FA Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool, at Wembley stadium, in London, Saturday, May 14, 2022. Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties after the game ended in a goalless draw. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Chelsea FC vs Liverpool FC 5/14/2022

Dec. 20, 2022 09:52 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

Manchester City's Jack Grealish, centre right, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Chelsea FC vs Manchester City 1/15/2022

Feb. 03, 2022 04:52 AM EST

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes walks on the pitch prior to the women's Champions League group C soccer match between Chelsea and Servette, at Kingsmeadow, London, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
Sinclair, Putellas headline Best XI honorees

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 01, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Chelsea's Sam Kerr controls the ball during the women's Champions League group C soccer match between Chelsea and Servette, at Kingsmeadow, London, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
Servette Geneva vs Chelsea FC 11/18/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 07:18 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

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reacts after the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between Germany and Hungary in Munich, Wednesday, June 23, 2021.(Kai Pfaffenbach/Pool via AP)
The Latest: England coach to decide on isolating players

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2021 09:55 AM EDT

England's Mason Mount reacts during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Scotland at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, June 18, 2021. (Carl Recine/Pool Photo via AP)
England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020

By Rob Harris Jun. 22, 2021 07:15 AM EDT

England's Mason Mount, left, and England's Ben Chilwell, second left, during a team training session at Tottenham Hotspur training ground in London, Monday, June 21, 2021 one day ahead of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match against Czech Republic. After a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell have been told to self isolate following "interaction" with Gilmour during England's 0-0 draw with Scotland at Wembley Stadium on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020

By Frank Griffiths And Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2021 09:32 AM EDT

Cech: Euro 2020 loses its charm, poses nightmare for fans

Jun. 10, 2021 02:43 PM EDT
PRAGUE (AP) — Retired goalkeeping great Petr Cech isn't a big fan of this year's European Championship format. Cech said the decision to...

Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

Barcelona players hold the trophy aloft after the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Barcelona won 4-0. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
FC Barcelona vs Chelsea FC Women 5/16/2021

Jun. 02, 2021 06:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday March 25, 2021 file photo, England's Phil Foden attempts to control the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London. Exciting talents like Phil Foden, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres are among a host of young players set to play their first major international tournaments at Euro 2020. UEFA has expanded squads from 23 players to 26 and that could encourage coaches to take a chance on more up-and-comers.(Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP, File)
EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

By James Ellingworth Jun. 02, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

Chelsea supporters celebrate in west London, England after their team won the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea which is being played at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Saturday, May 29, 2021. Chelsea won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League

By Steve Douglas May. 29, 2021 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, May 28, 2021, file photo, Manchester City supporters drink and chant by the Douro river bank in Porto, Portugal. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League soccer final in Porto on Saturday. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

By Nicole Winfield, Frank Jordans And Colleen Barry May. 29, 2021 02:45 AM EDT

Chelsea supporters walk past a giant replica of the Champions League trophy in downtown Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League soccer final in Porto on Saturday. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Kettering Town vs Chester FC 5/29/2021

May. 28, 2021 01:10 PM 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

Chelsea supporters walk past a giant replica of the Champions League trophy in downtown Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League soccer final in Porto on Saturday. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final

By Rob Harris May. 28, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Inter Milan's head coach Antonio Conte gives instructions to his players during a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Roma at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Inter coach Conte to leave club after winning Serie A title

By Daniella Matar May. 26, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Fans support their team before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
UEFA puts 1,700 Champions League final tickets on sale

May. 25, 2021 07:30 AM EDT