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FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 file photo, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin listens to reporter's questions during a press conference at the end of the 43rd UEFA congress in Rome. Ceferin says he has “grave concerns” about FIFA’s plans to stage World Cups every two years and is astonished by the lack of consultation by Gianni Infantino’s governing body. The comments were made in a letter to Football Supporters Europe. Ceferin says he backed the group’s “extremely valid and important” concerns about the damage doubling the frequency of World Cups would cause to domestic and regional competitions. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
UEFA says FIFA snubs request for talks on World Cup concerns

By Rob Harris Sep. 22, 2021 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday Nov. 27, 2020 file photo, United States' Tobin Heath plays the ball during their international friendly women's soccer match against The Netherlands at the Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, Netherlands. United States international Tobin Heath is staying in English soccer. The 33-year-old forward has signed for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. She played at Manchester United last season. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP, file)
US forward Tobin Heath staying in English soccer at Arsenal

Sep. 03, 2021 09:08 AM EDT

Brazil's Richarlison kicks a ball during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team

By Mauricio Savarese Jul. 03, 2021 12:25 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...

FILE - In this Friday April 23, 2021 file photo, fans protest against Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke before their English Premier League soccer match against Everton, outside the Emirates Stadium in London. The fans want owner Stan Kroenke to leave the club over its bid to join the failed Super League. Only nine of the 12 European clubs who launched an ill-fated bid to form a Super League have agreed to a peace deal with UEFA and accepted being fined millions of dollars, Friday May 7, 2021. The remaining trio of rebels, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus, are at risk of being banned from the Champions League for not renouncing the breakaway. (AP Photo/Frank Griffiths, File)
Spotify co-owner Ek says Kroenkes reject bid to buy Arsenal

May. 15, 2021 04:03 PM EDT

Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho, left, scores his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Leicester City and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Crowd returns to Wembley to see Leicester reach FA Cup final

By Rob Harris Apr. 18, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, left, takes the ball past Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, Monday, March. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths,Pool)
Fired-up Alexander-Arnold heads into CL with point to prove

By Steve Douglas Apr. 05, 2021 08:11 AM EDT

Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri, right, scores his side's second goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at the Stamford Bridge stadium, London, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League in neutral Spain

Mar. 30, 2021 08:34 AM EDT

Tottenham's Son Heung-min receives medical attention during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Julian Finney/Pool via AP)
Son called up for South Korea hours after injuring hamstring

By John Duerden Mar. 15, 2021 12:35 AM EDT

Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier attempts a shot at goal in front of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold during a second leg, round of 16, Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at a packed Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Shaken by pandemic, soccer avoids financial collapse

By Rob Harris Mar. 11, 2021 03:36 PM EST

Manchester United's manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, center, gives instructions from the side line during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United at the Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, England, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (Naomi Baker/Pool Photo via AP)
Man United to face AC Milan in last 16 of Europa League

By Graham Dunbar Feb. 26, 2021 08:11 AM EST

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

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

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta, left, gives instructions to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates stadium in London, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Andy Rain/Pool via AP)
Tottenham is 6th English team moved by UEFA to neutral venue

Feb. 12, 2021 06:01 AM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Man United, Arsenal games in Europa League moved to Italy

Feb. 09, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Another quiet transfer window for clubs in Spain

Feb. 01, 2021 05:44 PM EST
MADRID (AP) — Another transfer window in Spain passed quietly on Monday as none of the top teams made big signings while they continue to feel financially...

Hertha Berlin signs Khedira, Radonjić; Schalke gets Mustafi

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 01, 2021 05:38 PM EST
BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin brought Sami Khedira back to the Bundesliga after 10 1/2 seasons away on Monday, hopeful the World Cup winner will help lead the...

Mesut Ozil, former Germany midfielder, wearing a mask to help protect from the spread of the coronavirus, is pictured in a van after arriving at the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, early Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Ozil, who is of Turkish descent, will look to reignite his career in Turkey after he left Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. (AP Photo)
Ozil says he leaves Arsenal for Fenerbahce with no grudges

Jan. 24, 2021 09:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 file photo, Arsenal's Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium in London. Former Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil will look to reignite his career in Turkey after confirming Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 he is leaving Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. Ozil is of Turkish descent. He hasn’t played for Arsenal this season after falling out of favour with manager Mikel Arteta over concerns about the player’s work rate. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Fenerbahce in Turkey

Jan. 17, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Ozil appears close to ending his time at Arsenal

Jan. 16, 2021 01:57 PM EST
LONDON (AP) — Time appears to be running down on Mesut Ozil’s 7 ½-year career at Arsenal. The former Germany international was active on...