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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

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho wearing a protective face mask during the warm up before the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at the Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Sunday, Jan.17, 2021. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: College sports allowed to resume in New Mexico

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) and defensive lineman Peter Mpagi (45) rush LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during an NCAA football game in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
The Latest: Clemson cancels soccer trip to Virginia

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 04:14 AM EDT

A bus carrying the Atalanta soccer team arrives at the Pina Manique stadium in Lisbon for a training session, Tuesday Aug. 11, 2020. Atalanta will face PSG in a Champions League quarterfinals match on Wednesday in Lisbon. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal ready for Champions League after subduing virus

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 11, 2020 11:18 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2020 file photo, FC Porto fans ride on top of a vehicle while celebrating in downtown Porto, Portugal, after their team beat Sporting CP 2-0 to win the championship. Portugal is taking center stage for soccer during the next two weeks — a country where rivalries between clubs go well beyond the field of play. The decisive stages of the Champions League will begin on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020, in the southern European nation where back-and-forth accusations and legal actions involving the country’s top teams are routine. (AP Photo/Miguel Angelo Pereira, File)
In Portugal, probes and attacks a routine for soccer clubs

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 10, 2020 07:51 AM EDT

Chelsea players leave the field end of the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Saturday, July 11, 2020. Sheffield United won 3-0. (AP photo/Rui Vieira, Pool)
MATCHDAY: Chelsea can reclaim 3rd in EPL; Porto eyes title

By The Associated Press Jul. 13, 2020 07:02 PM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi fights for the ball between Espanyol's Victor Sanchez, left, during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
New Euro soccer format a platform for CBS to build audience

By Rob Harris Jul. 09, 2020 10:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 file photo, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates during an English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced growing pressure Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to make a policy U-turn as opponents and allies alike rallied behind a young soccer star’s campaign to help families struggling with food poverty. Manchester United and England player Marcus Rashford is urging the government to provide free meals for needy students over the summer holidays.(AP Photo/Rui Vieira, file)
Rashford back to the day job after activism during pandemic

By Steve Douglas Jun. 18, 2020 07:47 AM EDT

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during an Italian Cup second leg soccer match between Juventus and AC Milan at the Allianz stadium, in Turin, Italy, Friday, June 12, 2020. The match was being played without spectators because of the coronavirus lockdown. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
UEFA to pick Lisbon as Champions League knockout rounds host

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 15, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

People walk on the steps of the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The Spanish soccer league aims to restart in June without spectators. It's new compulsory protocols say all players, coaches and club employees must be tested for COVID-19 coronavirus before training resumes, then regularly after that. All clubs' training facilities must be properly prepared and disinfected before players can start practising individually. (AP Photo/Paul White)
Madrid pushing to host Champions League final this season

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 09, 2020 11:15 AM EDT

Empty seats are pictured prior of a Portuguese League soccer match between Benfica and Tondela in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, June 4, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches resumed Wednesday without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Tiago Petinga/Pool via AP)
Benfica held 0-0 to sit tied for Portuguese league lead

Jun. 04, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, May 28, 2016 file photo Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates with the trophy after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. In the absence of the Champions League final on Saturday, The Associated Press will take a look back at some of the greatest teams, players and matches in the history of the tournament. The AP will pick a topic for every letter of the alphabet to remember the greats of the game and the greatest games, going back to when the competition was called the European Cup and through its transformation into the Champions League. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
AP Source: Germany, Portugal contenders to host CL final

By Rob Harris Jun. 03, 2020 06:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 file photo, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are expected to be available for Manchester United whenever the Premier League is allowed to resume after its suspension because of the coronavirus outbreak. Rashford is United’s top scorer and Pogba is the club’s most high-profile player. They were both sidelined with long-term injuries at the time play was halted in England. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, file)
Pogba, Rashford available again for United; Ighalo hopeful

May. 08, 2020 11:19 AM EDT