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FILE - Dortmund's new player Jesus Reinier from Brazil kicks the ball during a test match between German Bundesliga soccer club Borussia Dortmund and Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Real Madrid announced on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 that young attacking midfielder Reinier will play for Girona this season on a loan from Real Madrid. The 20-year-old Brazilian arrived in Madrid at the beginning of 2020 but had played the last two seasons on a loan with Borussia Dortmund. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Madrid transfers young forward Reinier on loan to Girona

Aug. 19, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino vies for the ball with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 26, 2021 06:27 AM EDT

Germany's Andreas Obst (42) celebrates during men's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tokyo Games may send even more international players to NBA

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 04, 2021 12:40 AM EDT

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

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, and his fellow teammate celebrate the first goal of his team during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

By Tales Azzoni May. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Spain to allow some fans into soccer games for season finale

May. 12, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities announced Wednesday that a limited number of fans will be allowed back into some soccer and basketball games, 14 months after...

People wearing face mask protection to prevent the spread of the coronavirus while waiting to receive a shot of Pfizer vaccine during a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Friday, May 7, 2021.(AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Spaniards hold their breath as sweeping virus measures end

By Aritz Parra May. 07, 2021 10:42 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

Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna, left, challenges for the ball with Arminia's Manuel Prietl during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Arminia Bielefeld in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)

Reynolds, Odunze receive US call-ups but not Hoppe

Mar. 17, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Man City, Madrid resume Champions League campaigns

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 05:42 PM EST
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Manchester City, the form team in Europe,...

Munich's Robert Lewandowski walks on the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Arne Dedert/POOL via AP)

Bayern problems mount; Man City in form for Champions League

Feb. 21, 2021 08:15 PM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 file photo, Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane applauds during a Spanish Copa del Rey round of 32 soccer match between Alcoyano and Real Madrid at the El Collao stadium in Alcoy, Spain. Zidane has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Spanish club's announcement comes two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey. The club has not provided other information on his health status. Madrid plays at Alavés in the Spanish league on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)

Struggling Madrid visits Alavés without Zidane due to virus

By Joseph Wilson Jan. 22, 2021 09:02 AM EST

CORRECTS DATE FROM 28 TO 18 - Terezinha da Conceicao, sitting left, and Dulcinea da Silva Lopes, sitting right, become the first women to receive the COVID-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd, during the start of the vaccination program in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

The Latest: Hawaii says scarcity hinders vaccination efforts

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 03:05 AM EST

MATCHDAY: Valencia aims to avoid upset in Copa del Rey

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 07:01 PM EST
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday: SPAIN Valencia plays at third-tier Yeclano Deportivo...

Bilbao set to hire Marcelino García Toral as new coach

Jan. 03, 2021 03:58 PM EST
MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao is set to hire Marcelino García Toral to replace Gaizka Garitano as its coach, the Spanish club said Sunday. ...