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Spain's manager Luis Enrique , right, comforts Spain's Dani Olmo after the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Andy Rain/Pool via AP)
Spain has hopes of a bright future after Euro 2020 campaign

By Tales Azzoni Jul. 07, 2021 09:16 AM EDT

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, left, and Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero pose for the media during the official presentation of Aguero after signing for FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Monday May. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona reaches deal with Agüero to boost team's attack

By Tales Azzoni May. 31, 2021 12:03 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 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 Gerard Pique is assisted from the pitch after getting an injury during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Atlético in pole position after beating Barça, Madrid slip

By Joseph Wilson Nov. 21, 2020 04:23 PM 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

MATCHDAY: Germany faces Ukraine side depleted by virus cases

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2020 07:05 PM EDT
A look at the pick of the Nations League games in Europe on Saturday: UKRAINE vs. GERMANY Germany coach Joachim Löw...

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp embraces Sadio Mane as he leave the field during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Virus cases deplete Liverpool squad for Villa trip

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

A boy wearing a shirt with the name of Barcelona soccer player Lionel Messi runs on a park in Banyoles, in Girona province, Spain on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona looked no closer to being resolved after the first meeting between the player's father and club officials on Wednesday ended without an agreement, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Messi's father tells Spanish league his son is free to leave

By Tales Azzoni Sep. 04, 2020 09:19 AM EDT

Spain's Luis Jose Gaya, center, celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Nations League soccer match against Germany at the Mercedes-Benz Arena stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Spain grabs 1-1 draw in Germany as internationals resume

By Ciarán Fahey Sep. 03, 2020 05:12 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 head coach Quique Setien gestures after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between RC Celta and Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Saturday, June 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Lalo Villar)
Barca may need youth to get past Napoli, reach CL final 8

By Joseph Wilson Aug. 07, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

Leganes' Jonathan Silva, reacts after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Leganes and Real Madrid at the Butarque Stadium in Leganes, on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, Sunday, July 19, 2020. The match ended 2-2 draw, and Leganes are being relegated from La Liga to the second division. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Leganés ends Madrid's perfect run but can't avoid relegation

By Tales Azzoni Jul. 19, 2020 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday Feb. 22, 2020, Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann falls during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Griezmann arrived to Camp Nou last summer with the task of completing an intimidating strike trio with Messi and Suárez, but one year later, the French world champion can barely get on the pitch, and was left out of Barcelona’s starting 11 on Tuesday June 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, FILE)
Griezmann struggling as Barcelona struggles to retain title

By Joseph Wilson Jul. 01, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Barcelona's players celebrate Ansu Fati's goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Montfort)
Messi scores as Barcelona tops Leganés in return to Camp Nou

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 16, 2020 06:17 PM EDT