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Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino vies for the ball with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 26, 2021 06:27 AM EDT

Spain's Sergio Busquets applauds at the end of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Slovakia at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Manuel Vidal, Pool)
Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 24, 2021 05:47 AM EDT

Portugal's Danilo Pereira, left, challenges for the ball with Spain's Sergio Busquets during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Portugal at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain on Friday June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 18, 2021 05:42 AM EDT

Spanish players run during a training session at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, June 13, 2021. Spain will play against Sweden on Monday for the Group E of the Euro 2020 soccer championship. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
After virus scare, Spain ready to face Sweden at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 13, 2021 06:53 AM EDT

The entrance path to Wembley stadium, ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 soccer championship in London, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The Euro 2020 kicks off on Friday June 11 when Italy face Turkey in Rome. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Virus threat, Europe's divisions hang over rescheduled Euros

By Rob Harris Jun. 10, 2021 10:29 AM EDT

Spain's Bryan Gil runs with the ball during the Euro U21 semifinal soccer match between Spain and Portugal in Maribor, Slovenia, Thursday, June 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
No more positive results for Spain; squad to get vaccinated

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 08, 2021 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, March 7, 2021 file photo, Joan Laporta celebrates his victory after elections at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona president Joan Laporta maintained his support for the Super League on Thursday April 22, 2021, despite the quick exit of 10 of the 12 founding clubs in the breakaway competition. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)
Barcelona president preparing club's revamping process

By Tales Azzoni May. 19, 2021 10:27 AM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi gestures after Granada's Jorge Molina scored his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Granada at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, April 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona loses, misses chance to take the lead in Spain

By Tales Azzoni Apr. 29, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong fights for the ball against Athletic Bilbao's Mikel Vesga during the Spanish Copa del Rey final 2021 between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Saturday April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)
Messi nets 2, Barcelona beats Bilbao 4-0 to win Copa del Rey

By Joseph Wilson Apr. 17, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

Barcelona's Francisco Trincao, right, and Elche's Omenuke Mfulum second right, jump for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Elche at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Messi leads Barcelona to win over Elche in Spanish league

By Tales Azzoni Feb. 24, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Barcelona's Lionel Messi walks back to his position during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Valencia at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Messi equals Pelé's 643 club goals, Barça held by Valencia

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 19, 2020 12:44 PM EST

Barcelona's Lionel Messi gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alba leads Barcelona to 2-1 comeback win over Sociedad

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 16, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Barcelona's Sergino Dest runs with the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
AP Interview: Sergiño Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 04, 2020 04:55 AM EST

Barcelona's Ansu Fati celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Ramos, VAR key to Madrid 3-1 win at Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson Oct. 24, 2020 12:11 PM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi holds his head during the Champions League quarterfinal match between FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. Gerard Piqué says Barcelona "hit rock bottom" in an 8-2 humiliation from Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals. It's 74 years since Barcelona conceded eight goals in a game. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez/Pool)
Questions surround Messi’s future amid Barcelona chaos

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 18, 2020 05:04 AM EDT

Barcelona's head coach Quique Setien watches from the sideline during the Champions League quarterfinal soccer match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Rafael Marchante/Pool via AP)
Barcelona fires coach Setién 3 days after 8-2 loss to Bayern

Aug. 17, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

Barcelona's Gerard Pique reacts after the the Champions League quarterfinal soccer match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. Bayern won the match 8-2. (Rafael Marchante/Pool via AP)
Rock bottom: Barca fears grim future after Bayern meltdown

By Joseph Wilson Aug. 15, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

Barcelona's Luis Suarez, right, picks up the ball from a net after Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer failed to make a save during the Champions League quarterfinal match between FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez/Pool)
Bayern humbles Barcelona 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 14, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

Barcelona's head coach Quique Setien, center left, gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain, Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)
Barca held 0-0 at Sevilla, gives Madrid chance to pull level

Jun. 19, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

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Jun. 14, 2020 01:01 PM EDT
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