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Hertha fans during the Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC and FSV Mainz at Olympiastadion, Berlin, Saturday May 7, 2022. (Soeren Stache/dpa via AP)
UEFA decides Euro 2024 opener in Munich and final in Berlin

May. 10, 2022 11:27 AM EDT

"Keep your distance" is written on the scoreboard above the empty stands during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig 11/28/2021

Dec. 02, 2021 10:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, March 28, 2021 filer, Hungary coach Marco Rossi looks on during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between San Marino and Hungary, at the Olympic Stadium in Serravalle, San Marino. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini, File)
EURO 2020: Hungary challenged by tough group and injury

By Eric Willemsen Jun. 02, 2021 06:41 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

Dortmund's Marco Reus scores his side's third goal during the German Soccer Cup semifinal match between Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Reyna scores 2 as Dortmund breezes into German Cup final

May. 01, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Bremen's Yuya Osako, right, celebrates with teammate Milot Rashica after scoring during the German soccer cup quarter final soccer match between Jahn Regensburg and Werder Bremen at Jahnstadion Regensburg in Regensburg, Germany, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Armin Weigel/dpa via AP)
Bremen beats Regensburg for German Cup semifinal vs. Leipzig

Apr. 07, 2021 02:46 PM 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

Young Boys' Jordan Siebatcheu, left, scores his side's opening goal against Leverkusen's goalkeeper Niklas Lomb during the Europa League round of 32, 2nd leg soccer match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Young Boys Bern in Leverkusen, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, POOL)
Siebatcheu, Cappis added to US roster vs Jamaica, N Ireland

Mar. 19, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, right, is challenged by Leipzig's Lukas Klostermann during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Liverpool and RB Leipzig at the Puskas Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Liverpool beats Leipzig to reach Champions League quarters

Mar. 10, 2021 05:19 PM EST

RB Leipzig's Nordi Mukiele, right, tries to get past Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, center, during the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool in the Puskas Ferenc Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. At right Lukas Klostermann of RB Leipzig. (Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP)
Liverpool to play Leipzig in Budapest for a 2nd time

Mar. 04, 2021 05:23 AM EST

German national soccer team coach Joachim Loew sits in the stands prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Arne Dedert/POOL via AP)
Victims remembered as Frankfurt beats Bayern in Bundesliga

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 20, 2021 03:56 PM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, a few people walk outside the stadium before the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Bayern Munich and Sevilla at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. The coronavirus has shaken up the Champions League and Europa League again, causing five games this week to move to neutral venues across the continent, including Leipzig hosting Liverpool at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on upcoming Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, FILE)
European soccer heads for virus workaround in neutral venues

By James Ellingworth Feb. 15, 2021 10:56 AM EST

Gladbach's Lars Stindl, right, and Marcus Thuram react disappointed during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and 1.FC Cologne in Moenchengladbach, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (Federico Gambarini/Pool via AP)
UEFA moves Man City game in Champions League to Hungary

Feb. 08, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku, right, and goal scorer Marcel Sabitzer celebrate the goal during the German Soccer Cup 3rd round match between RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. ( Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
Leipzig to host Liverpool in Hungary due to travel curbs

Feb. 07, 2021 08:16 AM EST

Moenchengladbach's scorer Marcus Thuram, center, celebrates his goal jumping with teammate Breel Embolo, left, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Moenchengladbach defeated Dortmund with 4-2. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Gladbach may host Man City outside Germany because of virus

Feb. 05, 2021 09:43 AM EST

Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku, right, and goal scorer Marcel Sabitzer celebrate the goal during the German Soccer Cup 3rd round match between RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. ( Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
Germany bars Liverpool from coming for Champions League game

Feb. 04, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during the English Premier League match between West Ham and Liverpool at the the London Stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (John Walton/Pool via AP)
UEFA sets rules, deadlines to play Champions League games

By Graham Dunbar Feb. 02, 2021 07:59 AM EST

Dortmund's Erling Haaland, right, celebrates with his teammates after Augsburg's Felix Uduokhai scores an own goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Lewandowski takes Bundesliga tally to 24 in Bayern's 4-1 win

By Ciarán Fahey Jan. 30, 2021 11:52 AM EST

Bayern's Thomas Mueller, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Bayern profits from inconsistent rivals in Bundesliga

By James Ellingworth Jan. 28, 2021 10:07 AM EST

Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna celebrates during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (Focke Strangmann/Pool via AP)
Excluded fans' joy as Union holds Bayern; Dortmund loses 5-1

By Ciarán Fahey Dec. 12, 2020 03:50 PM EST