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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, June 26, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Croatia forward Perišić positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2021 07:54 AM EDT

The Baku Olympic Stadium during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group A match between Switzerland and Turkey in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, June 20, 2021. (Naomi Baker/Pool via AP)
Turkey vs Switzerland 6/20/2021

Jun. 25, 2021 09:50 AM EDT

Switzerland players applaud fans at the end of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group A match between Wales and Switzerland, at the Baku Olympic stadium, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, June 12, 2021. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, Pool)
Baku taking time to warm to Euro 2020 with sparse crowd

By James Ellingworth Jun. 13, 2021 09:11 AM EDT

Wales' Gareth Bale during a team training session at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 11, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group A match between Wales and Switzerland. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Switzerland vs Wales 6/12/2021

Jun. 12, 2021 04:02 AM EDT

Denmark's players react as their teammate Christian Eriksen lays injured on the ground during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Belgium's Castagne to miss rest of Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 12, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini heads the ball during the Euro 2020, soccer championship group A match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP)
Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020

By Andrew Dampf Jun. 11, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Turkish fans wait for the kick-off of the Euro 2020, group A soccer match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 03:06 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 file photo shows the 'Allianz Arena' stadium prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 in Munich, Germany. The Bavarian state government says the Allianz Arena in Munich will fill about 20% of its capacity for games during the European Championship. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, file)
Fans are allowed at Euro 2020, even if stadiums aren't full

Jun. 10, 2021 09:41 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
Verstappen leads title race, with focus on Red Bull's wings

Jun. 03, 2021 09:58 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands jumps out of his car after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads west for Sonoma race

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Netherlands Thursday, March 21, 2019 filers, fans wait for the start of the Euro 2020 group C qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Belarus at the Feyenoord stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands. With games scattered across 11 cities from London to Baku, this year's European Championship is going to be hard on the fans. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it remains to be seen how many supporters will be able to attend matches or if any can follow their teams across borders into different countries. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
Belarus vs Netherlands 3/21/2019

May. 26, 2021 09:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 23, 2019 filer, Switzerland fans shout during the Euro 2020 group D qualifying soccer match between Georgia and Switzerland at Boris Paichadze Erovnuli stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. With games scattered across 11 cities from London to Baku, this year's European Championship is going to be hard on the fans. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it remains to be seen how many supporters will be able to attend matches or if any can follow their teams across borders into different countries. (AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov, File)
Switzerland vs Georgia 3/23/2019

May. 26, 2021 09:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 filer, France fans celebrate their team's win against Iceland in a Euro 2020 group H qualifying soccer match between Iceland and France at Laugardalsvollur stadium in Reykjavik, Iceland. With games scattered across 11 cities from London to Baku, this year's European Championship is going to be hard on the fans. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it remains to be seen how many supporters will be able to attend matches or if any can follow their teams across borders into different countries. (AP Photo/Brynjar Gunnarsson, File )
France vs Iceland 10/11/2019

May. 26, 2021 09:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 filer, Russian fans cheer prior to the Euro 2020 group I qualifying soccer match between Cyprus and Russia at GSP stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus. With games scattered across 11 cities from London to Baku, this year's European Championship is going to be hard on the fans. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it remains to be seen how many supporters will be able to attend matches or if any can follow their teams across borders into different countries. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, File)
Russia vs Cyprus 10/13/2019

May. 26, 2021 09:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, April 25, 2021 filer, the video display casts a shadow on the pitch of the National Arena stadium, a venue of the Euro 2020 soccer tournament, in Bucharest, Romania. For players, the pandemic has meant a congested season that poses fitness challenges, let alone trying to avoid coronavirus infections. Financially playing the delayed tournament is essential for UEFA. For fans, the EURO 2020 24-team event should be the first chance for the widespread return of fans to stadiums across Europe since March 2020, assuming new restrictions aren't imposed. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)
EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers

By Jerome Pugmire May. 25, 2021 08:34 AM EDT

Snow falls over the stadium before the Champions League quarterfinal soccer match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
4 Euros host cities get UEFA extension amid doubts on fans

By Rob Harris Apr. 09, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, center, is challenged by Moenchengladbach's Alassane Plea, left and Moenchengladbach's Florian Neuhaus during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Borussia Monchengladbach and Manchester City at the Puskas Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Manchester City FC vs Borussia Monchengladbach 2/24/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 06:12 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, centre, in action between Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Formula One at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.13, 2020. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP)
No fans allowed at Azerbaijan F1 GP amid virus concerns

Mar. 05, 2021 09:34 AM EST

List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:31 PM EST
GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in...

In this image taken from video released by Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, Azerbaijan army soldiers fire an artillery piece during fighting with forces of the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan Defense Ministry claims that Armenian forces tried to carry out an offensive that was met by an artillery strike from Azerbaijan, causing a large number of casualties among Armenian forces. (Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry via AP)
Euro 2020 not at risk from UEFA block on Azerbaijan hosting

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 20, 2020 04:42 PM EDT