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Japan team members warm up during an official training session at the National Stadium in Tokyo Sunday, June 5, 2022. Japan national soccer team will play a friendly soccer match against Brazil on June 6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Brazil faces Japan in friendly with lesser focus on Neymar

By Stephen Wade Jun. 05, 2022 06:50 AM EDT

Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa, right, celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Venezuela with teammate Neymar during a Copa America soccer match at the National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 15, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

Brazil's Lucas Paqueta, center, celebrates after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Firmino out and Paquetá in for Brazil's Copa America opener

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 12, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

PSG's Neymar reacts at the end of the French League One soccer match between Brest and Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Francis-Le Ble stadium in Brest, France, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
South America restarts World Cup qualifying amid COVID rise

By Debora Rey Jun. 01, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Manchester City supporters greet the team coach as they gather outside the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, May 8, 2021 where the England Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea is to be played. City fans are hoping that a win on Saturday will see their team clinch the English Premier League title. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
How Man City turned season around to win Premier League

By Steve Douglas May. 11, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Everton's Richarlison, 7, celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park stadium, in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Man City beats Everton 3-1, moves 10 points clear in EPL

Feb. 17, 2021 05:38 PM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 file photo shows a general view of a social distancing message on display outside the Villa Park stadium, home of Aston Villa, in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa has on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 reported a “significant” coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground a day before a scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool. Villa says “discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the club, the Football Association and the Premier League.” (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, file)
Aston Villa reports 'significant' virus outbreak

Jan. 07, 2021 09:29 AM EST

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 05:26 AM EST

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola gives instructions during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Dec., 26, 2020. (Clive Brunskill/ Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Man City at Chelsea; Barça plays Huesca

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola stands on the touchline during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
5 Man City players isolating after contracting COVID-19

Jan. 01, 2021 08:53 AM EST

A worker disinfects part of the ground before an English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Everton at the St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England, Sunday Nov. 1, 2020.(Owen Humphreys/Pool via AP)
EPL postpones another game but doesn't want to pause season

By Rob Harris Dec. 30, 2020 10:24 AM EST

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, right, runs to celebrate with Olivier Giroud, left, who scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Aston Villa in London, England, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Frustration for Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester draws 1-1

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 28, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Players in the torrential rain during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off

Dec. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games

Dec. 28, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Arsenal players react after a goal from Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, not pictured, during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, London, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 11:15 AM EST

Greg Norman, left, of Australia, walks with his son Greg Norman Jr. on the 18th fairway after hitting their tee shots during the first round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The Latest: Greg Norman in hospital after father-son tourney

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 06:39 AM EST

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino tries to get past Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Leicester ends on top after weekend of changing EPL leaders

By Rob Harris Nov. 08, 2020 06:03 PM EST

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (Martin Rickett/Pool via AP)
De Bruyne misses penalty as Man City is held by Liverpool

By Rob Harris Nov. 08, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Manchester City, at the London Olympic Stadium Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Catherine Ivill, Pool via AP)
City lacking usual spark amid injuries, fixture pile-up

By Steve Douglas Oct. 26, 2020 08:44 AM EDT