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France draws, Dutch lose at start of WC qualifying in Europe

By Steve Douglas Mar. 24, 2021 05:49 PM EDT
The road to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup began for European teams on Wednesday with a slip-up by France to open its title defense, a big loss for the...

Porto's Pepe, left, and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo embrace at the end of the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between FC Porto and Juventus at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic

By Graham Dunbar Mar. 22, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel watches the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Lee Smith/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Atlético, Bayern leads Lazio

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 08:40 PM EDT

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, right, runs to celebrate with Olivier Giroud, left, who scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Aston Villa in London, England, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Frustration for Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester draws 1-1

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 28, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Chelsea's Kurt Zouma, left, celebrates with Olivier Giroud, after scoring their side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in London, England, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Matthew Childs/Pool via AP)
Pulisic caps Chelsea fightback in 3-1 win over Leeds in EPL

Dec. 05, 2020 05:29 PM EST

Germany's Jonathan Tah, reacts with his goalkeeper Manuel Neuer , right, during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Spain and Germany in Seville, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Spain won the match 6-0. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)
Spain hammers Germany, joins France in Nations League semis

Nov. 17, 2020 06:18 PM EST

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

Liverpool's Naby Keita, center, scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
Liverpool beats Chelsea 5-3 before collecting PL trophy

By Rob Harris Jul. 22, 2020 05:34 PM EDT

Manchester United's Eric Bailly is taken from the field after a clash of heads during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (Andy Rain, Pool via AP)
Man United's Bailly taken off after 2nd clash of heads

By Rob Harris Jul. 19, 2020 02:06 PM EDT

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson leave the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Faltering restart for Liverpool title charge after shutdown

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 06:26 PM EDT