Erling Haland
Italy's Jorginho passes the ball as Switzerland's Remo Freuler closes him down during the World Cup 2022 group C qualifying soccer match between Italy and Switzerland at Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards

Nov. 22, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Italy's Nicola Barella, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and Czech Republic in Bologna, Italy, Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
A year late, Italy and Turkey play opening game at Euro 2020

By Andrew Dampf Jun. 10, 2021 04:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, March 28, 2021 filer, Hungary coach Marco Rossi looks on during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between San Marino and Hungary, at the Olympic Stadium in Serravalle, San Marino. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini, File)
EURO 2020: Hungary challenged by tough group and injury

By Eric Willemsen Jun. 02, 2021 06:41 AM EDT

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

FILE - In this Friday, June 8, 2018 file photo, Croatia squad pose ahead of a friendly soccer match between Croatia and Senegal in Osijek, Croatia. Delaying the European Championship by a year has helped out some teams and hurt others. England had more time to integrate talented young players and deepen its squad. Croatia's squad from its run to the World Cup final in 2018 is nearing the end and Ivan Rakitic has retired from international soccer. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)
EURO 2020: Winners and losers from the 1-year delay

By James Ellingworth May. 27, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

Dortmund's Marco Reus scores his side's third goal during the German Soccer Cup semifinal match between Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Reyna scores 2 as Dortmund breezes into German Cup final

May. 01, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland warms up before the Champions League, first leg, quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Dortmund planning to keep Haaland for next season

Apr. 11, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

France draws, Dutch lose at start of WC qualifying in Europe

By Steve Douglas Mar. 24, 2021 05:49 PM EDT
The road to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup began for European teams on Wednesday with a slip-up by France to open its title defense, a big loss for the...

FILE - This Thursday, Dec. 18, 2020 file photo shows a general view of the Al Rayyan stadium during the opening ceremony in Al Rayyan, Qatar. A look at the state of play in Qatar's preparations for the 2022 World Cup amid ongoing criticism of the host nation as qualifying in Europe begins. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed, file)
EXPLAINER: Qatar prepares for World Cup amid rights concerns

By Rob Harris Mar. 23, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla FC in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (Bernd Thissen/Pool via AP)
Haaland faces unclear future after Champions League heroics

By James Ellingworth Mar. 11, 2021 11:57 AM EST

Juventus' Alvaro Morata, left, celebrates scoring a goal, 2-1, during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Lazio, in Turin’s Allianz Stadium, Italy, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Barça has deficit to overcome to recover in Champions League

By The Associated Press Mar. 07, 2021 08:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 file photo, Javier Tebas, the president of the Spanish La Liga, speaks during the World Football summit in Madrid, Spain. Tebas has accused Real Madrid president Florentino Perez of being behind the surprising announcement that Barcelona is pushing forward with the idea of a European Super League. In an interview The Associated Press on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 he said it was Perez who prodded outgoing Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu to talk about the proposed new league in an effort to give it more credibility. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)
Spanish league chief not expecting big signings this summer

By Tales Azzoni Mar. 02, 2021 03:19 PM EST

German national soccer team coach Joachim Loew sits in the stands prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Arne Dedert/POOL via AP)
Victims remembered as Frankfurt beats Bayern in Bundesliga

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 20, 2021 03:56 PM EST

Dortmund's Erling Haaland, left is congratulated by Dortmund's head coach Edin Terzic at the end of the Champions League, round of 16, first leg soccer match between Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)
Dortmund under pressure as it gears up for rival Schalke

By James Ellingworth Feb. 18, 2021 07:31 AM 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

Manchester United's Fred, centre is confronted by PSG players after an incident off the ball during a Group H Champions League soccer match between Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
MATCHDAY: Man United, PSG, Leipzig chase 2 CL last-16 spots

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2020 07:18 PM EST

Dortmund's Erling Haaland reacts in the goal after he missed to score in the last minute of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and 1.FC Cologne in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Dortmund was defeated 1-2. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Dortmund's Erling Haaland out for a month with muscle tear

Dec. 02, 2020 03:03 PM EST

Basaksehir's Alexandru Epureanu, right, clears the ball during the Champions League group H soccer match between Istanbul Basaksehir and Manchester United at the Fatih Terim stadium in Istanbul, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo)
Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 04, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League group F soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Zenit Saint Petersburg in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 28, 2020 07:17 PM EDT

Hoffenheim's Diadie Samassekou, left, and Dortmund's Jadon Sancho compete for the ball during the German soccer Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund in Sinsheim, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Uwe Anspach/dpa via AP)
Dortmund seeking a lift in derby against troubled Schalke

By James Ellingworth Oct. 22, 2020 11:27 AM EDT