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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

Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel watches the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Lee Smith/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Atlético, Bayern leads Lazio

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 file photo, Italy's coach Roberto Mancini wears a face mask during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and Moldova, at the Artemio Franchi stadium, in Florence, Italy. Italy coach Roberto Mancini has tested positive for the coronavirus days before the international break. The Italian soccer federation says that Mancini is “completely asymptomatic” and is self-isolating at his house in Rome. The Italy squad will meet up on Sunday. It plays an international friendly against Estonia on Wednesday and hosts Poland in the Nations League four days later. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP)
Mancini names 41-man Italy squad amid virus concerns

Nov. 07, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Chelsea's head coach Frank Lampard follows the game during the Champions League Group E soccer match between Krasnodar and Chelsea in Krasnodar, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo)
Chelsea beats Krasnodar 4-0 after flurry of late goals

Oct. 28, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

Chelsea's Jorginho challenges for the ball with Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, right, during the FA Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug.1, 2020. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Jorginho, Tonali need virus tests before joining Italy

Aug. 27, 2020 02:18 PM EDT

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, second left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Ronaldo's impact was decisive for Juve's 9th straight title

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 26, 2020 07:20 PM EDT