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FILE - In this March 30, 2021 file photo, Belgium's Jeremy Doku celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during a World Cup 2022 group E qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Belarus at the King Power stadium in Leuven, Belgium. Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard were called up Monday, May 17, 2021 for the Belgium squad alongside the usual stalwarts for the European Championship. Belgium will play in Group B, opening against Russia on June 12. The top-ranked Belgians will then face Denmark and Finland. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Belgium coach Martinez calls up Doku, Trossard for Euro 2020

By Samuel Petrequin May. 17, 2021 06:50 AM EDT

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Deiber Caicedo (7) controls the ball as Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett (26) defends in the second half of an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Canadian MLS teams try to make best of relocation

By Anne M. Peterson May. 05, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Arsenal, Tottenham, AC Milan open Europa League with wins

By Karel Janicek Oct. 22, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

Chanathip Songkrasin of Consadole Sapporo kicks the ball during their J-league soccer match against Yokohama FC without spectators at Nippatsu Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo Saturday, July 4, 2020. Japan’s soccer league is back in action this weekend after a four-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
J-League restarts after pandemic halts play for 4 months

Jul. 04, 2020 06:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 28, 2020, file photo, players of Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC play during a practice game without spectators following the outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Toyota, central Japan. Japan’s soccer league is back in action this weekend after a four-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The resumption on Saturday, July 4, 2020, comes as Tokyo reported 107 coronavirus cases on Thursday. (Kyodo News via AP, File)
Japan's J-League set to resume play in stadiums without fans

Jul. 03, 2020 02:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2012, file photo, Liverpool owners John Henry, right, and Tom Werner speak before their side's English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England. Liverpool won its first league title since 1990, clinching Thursday, June, 25, 2020. Because of the pandemic, Henry and Werner, who headed the group that bought the team in 2010, watched on television from the U.S. (AP Photo/Tim Hales, File)
Shouting distance: Henry, Werner cheer Liverpool title

By Ronald Blum Jun. 26, 2020 02:49 AM EDT