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England's Kalvin Phillips and Croatia's Joško Gvardiol go for the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
'Yorkshire Pirlo' Phillips cements midfield role for England

By Rob Harris Jun. 14, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

Croatia players listen to Croatia's manager Zlatko Dalic, centre, during a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, June 12, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia. (Justin Tallis/Pool via AP)
Croatia vs England 6/13/2021

Jun. 13, 2021 07:34 AM EDT

Porto's Sergio Oliveira, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg, soccer match between Juventus and Porto in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Porto ready to knock out another European powerhouse

By Tales Azzoni Apr. 06, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Germany's Timo Werner, right, duels for the ball with Spain's Fabian Ruiz during their UEFA Nations League soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Arena stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Analysis: Chelsea defies pandemic with $250M overhaul

By Steve Douglas Sep. 10, 2020 05:03 AM EDT

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang holds the trophy celebrating with team mates players celebrate with the trophy after the FA Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug.1, 2020. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Aubameyang goals clinch FA Cup for Arsenal, beating Chelsea

By Rob Harris Aug. 01, 2020 01:15 PM EDT