Bayer Leverkusen
"Keep your distance" is written on the scoreboard above the empty stands during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig 11/28/2021

Dec. 02, 2021 10:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Thursday March 25, 2021 file photo, England's Phil Foden attempts to control the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London. Exciting talents like Phil Foden, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres are among a host of young players set to play their first major international tournaments at Euro 2020. UEFA has expanded squads from 23 players to 26 and that could encourage coaches to take a chance on more up-and-comers.(Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP, File)
EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

By James Ellingworth Jun. 02, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

Bayern's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, right, and Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, Germany, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Bayern closes in on title as Flick says he wants to leave

By Ciarán Fahey Apr. 17, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Leverkusen's Patrik Schick celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Pandemic restrictions limit 4 Czechs to 1 of 3 qualifiers

Mar. 16, 2021 08:05 AM EDT

Red Star's Milan Pavkov scores his side's second goal during the Europa League round of 32 first leg soccer match between Red Star and AC Milan at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Dortmund's Erling Haaland, right, celebrates with his teammates after Augsburg's Felix Uduokhai scores an own goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Lewandowski takes Bundesliga tally to 24 in Bayern's 4-1 win

By Ciarán Fahey Jan. 30, 2021 11:52 AM EST

Bayern's Thomas Mueller, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Bayern profits from inconsistent rivals in Bundesliga

By James Ellingworth Jan. 28, 2021 10:07 AM EST

Chorley's Harry Cardwell, left, in action against Derby County's Harrison Solomon during the English FA Cup third round match at Victory Park in Chorley, England, Saturday Jan. 9, 2021. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
MATCHDAY: Mismatch in England, PSG without Pochettino

By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2021 04:46 AM EST

MATCHDAY: Man U looks to bounce back in FA Cup

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 07:01 PM EST
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND Manchester United will look to bounce back from...

Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna celebrates during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (Focke Strangmann/Pool via AP)
Excluded fans' joy as Union holds Bayern; Dortmund loses 5-1

By Ciarán Fahey Dec. 12, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, left, has his shot blocked by Nice's Stanley Nsoki, right, during the Europa League Group C soccer match between Nice and Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Leverkusen tastes success in Germany by adapting to pandemic

By James Ellingworth Dec. 11, 2020 11:54 AM EST

FILE - In this June 7, 2020 file photo, FC Augsburg's Philipp Max celebrates after scoring scoring against 1. FC Cologne in Augsburg, Germany. Germany coach Joachim Loew has called up two debutants for his team’s upcoming friendly against the Czech Republic and Nations League games against Ukraine and Spain. Loew named PSV Eindhoven’s Philipp Max and Augsburg’s Felix Uduokhai, both defenders, in his 29-member squad Friday, when Thilo Kehrer (Paris Saint-Germain), Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) and Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich) also returned after missing the October internationals. (Michael Dalder, Pool via AP, FILE)
Germany makes 2 new call-ups for international games

Nov. 06, 2020 07:31 AM EST

Tottenham's Serge Aurier, left, congratulates Royal Antwerp's Faris Haroun after Royal Antwerp won the Europa League Group J soccer match between Antwerp and Tottenham at the Bosuil stadium in Antwerp, Belgium, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Walschaerts)
AC Milan, Arsenal win; Tottenham loses in Europa League

By Karel Janicek Oct. 29, 2020 04:59 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

MATCHDAY: Ibra back for Milan; Bale could start for Spurs

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2020 07:03 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening in the Europa League on Thursday: CELTIC VS. MILAN Zlatan Ibrahimović is back to his best...

Bayern's scorer Robert Lewandowski, left, and his teammate Thomas Mueller, right, celebrate their side's third goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and FC Bayern Munich in Bielefeld, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Dortmund digs deep while Bayern enjoys Bundesliga stroll

By Ciarán Fahey Oct. 17, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

Fans sit on the tribune prior the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund in Augsburg, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Matthias Balk/dpa via AP)
Dortmund slumps to 2-0 Bundesliga defeat in Augsburg

Sep. 26, 2020 11:47 AM EDT

Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen, center, battles for the ball with Moussa Niakhate, left, and Jeremiah St. Juste from Mainz during a German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and FSV Mainz 05 in Leipzig, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
Leipzig starts Bundesliga campaign with 3-1 win over Mainz

By Ciarán Fahey Sep. 20, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

Leverkusen's Daley Sinkgraven, center, and Norderstedt' Jan Lueneburg, right, challenge for the ball during the German Soccer Cup first round match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Eintracht Norderstedt in Leverkusen, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa via AP)
Leverkusen routs fourth-tier side 7-0 in German Cup

By Ciarán Fahey Sep. 13, 2020 02:19 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Mourinho begins first full season with Tottenham

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Jose Mourinho begins his first full season in...