Edinson Cavani
Argentina's Lionel Messi wears a jersey with the number and image of late soccer star Diego Maradona prior to a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying soccer match against Chile in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Juan Mabromata, Pool via AP)
Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers

Debora Rey Jun. 03, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 file photo, Mauricio Pochettino applauds fans after the Champions League group B soccer match between Red Star and Tottenham, at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia. French champions Paris Saint-Germain have on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 announced the hiring of coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace the recently fired Thomas Tuchel. The 48-year-old Pochettino was manager of Tottenham in the Premier League for five years and led the Spurs to the Champions League final in 2019. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, file)
New PSG coach Pochettino wants 'combative' identity for team

By Jerome Pugmire Jan. 02, 2021 09:48 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 file photo, PSG's head coach Thomas Tuchel during the French League One soccer match between Nice and Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France. Paris Saint-Germain has fired coach Thomas Tuchel while the defending champion is in third place in the French league. Tuchel's dismissal on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 came the day after PSG beat Strasbourg 4-0 and after Tuchel was questioned about comments he made to German broadcaster SPORT1. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)
PSG confirms firing of coach Thomas Tuchel

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 29, 2020 06:23 AM EST

Mbappé pays tribute to Tuchel as PSG mum on reported firing

Dec. 25, 2020 08:26 AM EST
PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is publicly bidding farewell to coach Thomas Tuchel, even before Paris Saint-Germain does so. The defending...

Argentina's Lionel Messi stands on the field during a qualifying soccer match against Paraguay for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.(Marcelo Endelli, Pool via AP)
Argentina match to go ahead in Peru in WCup qualifying

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 16, 2020 12:46 PM EST

Barcelona's Ansu Fati celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League group G soccer match between FC Barcelona and Ferencvaros at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
MATCHDAY: Barca plays Real Madrid; Man United hosts Chelsea

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

Manchester United's Paul Pogba, centre, celebrates with teammates their 2-1 lead during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: PSG vs Man U as Champions League group stage opens

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020 file photo Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has become the second player to test positive this week for the coronavirus at the English Premier League champions. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP, File)
Champions League set to begin most challenging group stage

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 16, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring from the penalty point the opening goal during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Chile at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (Raul Martinez/Pool via AP)
Argentina, Uruguay win in long-awaited World Cup qualifiers

By Mauricio Savarese Oct. 08, 2020 11:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, Porto's Alex Telles controls the ball during the Europa League group G soccer match between FC Porto and Rangers FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal. Manchester United bolstered its defensive options by signing left back Alex Telles on the final day of the summer transfer window in the wake of a 6-1 loss to Tottenham. United already agreed to a deal with Porto ahead of Sunday's humiliation but it was completed on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at a cost of 15 million euros ($18 million) plus potentially another 2 million euros depending on the 27-year-old Brazilian’s success with the club. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)
Man United signs Cavani, Arsenal adds Partey on deadline day

By Rob Harris Oct. 05, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

PSG stalwarts Cavani, Silva need to find another club

By Jerome Pugmire Jun. 15, 2020 09:25 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain's record scorer Edinson Cavani and its long-serving captain Thiago Silva need to find another club next season. ...

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, March 15, 2015, Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi, reacts after missing a chance to score during a Serie A soccer match against Cesena, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Prolific striker Mauro Icardi’s arrival at French champion Paris Saint-Germain impressed with 20 goals in 31 games when the league season was stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, FILE)
Icardi's arrival at PSG could push Cavani to look elsewhere

By Jerome Pugmire May. 31, 2020 07:51 AM EDT

A woman takes images of decorated bicycles, or flower bikes, as sign warns for the risk of spreading the coronavirus in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sunday, April 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
The Latest: Bucks' Hill details family experience with virus

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2020 04:18 AM EDT