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FILE - The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower, a day after the official announcement that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be in the French capital, in Paris, France, on Sept. 14, 2017. One year after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia's reintegration into the world of sports threatens to create the biggest rift in the Olympic movement since the Cold War.(AP Photo//Michel Euler, File)
Russia's sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine

By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2023 09:25 AM EST

Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates with Dani Olmo, left, and Pedri, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Croatia and Spain at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday, June 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Spain taking 6 players from Euro 2020 to Tokyo Olympics

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 29, 2021 07:29 AM EDT

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

Union Berlin gets permission to have 2,000 fans at last game

May. 17, 2021 12:24 PM EDT
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin has been granted permission to have about 2,000 fans attend its home game against Leipzig on Saturday for its final Bundesliga game...

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

Juventus' Alvaro Morata, left, celebrates scoring a goal, 2-1, during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Lazio, in Turin’s Allianz Stadium, Italy, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Barça has deficit to overcome to recover in Champions League

By The Associated Press Mar. 07, 2021 08:11 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

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

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

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 file photo, Leipzig's Hwang Hee-chan runs during their Champions League group H soccer match against Basaksehir Istanbul in Leipzig, Germany. Hwang Hee-chan felt “almost dead” for a week when he was infected with the coronavirus, coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday, Dec. 11. Hwang tested positive last month after returning from the South Korean national team's friendly games in Austria against Mexico and Qatar. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, file)
Coach: Leipzig forward Hwang felt 'almost dead' with virus

Dec. 11, 2020 07:15 AM EST