Serie A
FILE - AC Milan's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Italian Cup quarter final match between AC Milan and Lazio at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Barcelona has boosted its midfield by signing Franck Kessie as a free agent on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Lazio Rome vs AC Milan 2/9/2022

Jul. 04, 2022 09:16 AM EDT

FILE - AC Milan's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Italian Cup quarter final match between AC Milan and Lazio at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Barcelona has boosted its midfield by signing Franck Kessie as a free agent on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Barcelona adds former AC Milan player Kessie to its midfield

Jul. 04, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Lazio's goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha falls in the goal after Roma's Tammy Abraham scored his side's first goal during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Lazio at Rome's Olympic stadium, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Lazio Rome vs AS Roma 3/20/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic reacts during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Salernitana, at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, March 20, 2021. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
US Salernitana vs Juventus Turin 3/20/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

Lazio's goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha falls in the goal after Roma's Tammy Abraham scored his side's first goal during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Lazio at Rome's Olympic stadium, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Abraham nets 2 as Roma sweeps aside Lazio 3-0 in derby

By Daniella Matar Mar. 20, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie is challenged by Saudi Arabia's Ali Alhassan during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Kessie gives Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia

Jul. 22, 2021 07:01 AM EDT

People walk the road to Wembley stadium during the Euro 2020 soccer championship in London, Thursday, June 17, 2021. England is facing Scotland in a group D match on Friday evening at Wembley stadium. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

Argentina's Lionel Messi walks past the Copa America trophy as he enters the field for a soccer match against Chile at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Maradona gets a tribute at Argentina's Copa America match

By Marcelo Sousa Jun. 14, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Spain's Alvaro Morata gestures during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Pierre Philippe Marcou, Pool)
The Latest: Spain and Sweden play to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 07:30 AM EDT

Denmark players react while medics assist their teammate Christian Eriksen after he collapsed on the pitch during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Stuart Franklin/Pool via AP)
Eriksen emergency follows union's warning of too many games

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 13, 2021 10:29 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

Euro 2020: Two Sweden players test positive for coronavirus

Jun. 08, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — Two players in Sweden's squad for the European Championship have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team said Tuesday, three...

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2019 file photo, Carlos Tevez of Boca Juniors, waves prior to the Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tevez in a press conference on Friday, June 4, 2021 announced his departure from the team. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Tevez leaves Boca Juniors to rest; no talk of retirement

By Debora Rey Jun. 04, 2021 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, May 8, 2021 file photo, Inter Milan head coach Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Sampdoria, at Milan's San Siro stadium, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte left the newly-crowned Serie A champion by “mutual consent” Wednesday, May 26, 2021 just weeks after leading the Nerazzurri to their first league title in more than a decade. Conte was reportedly unhappy about the club’s decision to sell players in this coming transfer window because of financial constraints. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Inter appoints Simone Inzaghi as coach on 2-year contract

Jun. 03, 2021 07:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, April 25, 2021 file photo, Inter Milan's head coach Antonio Conte and players celebrate after Matteo Darmian scored during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Hellas Verona, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte left the newly-crowned Serie A champion by “mutual consent” Wednesday, May 26, 2021 just weeks after leading the Nerazzurri to their first league title in more than a decade. Conte was reportedly unhappy about the club’s decision to sell players in this coming transfer window because of financial constraints. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Hellas Verona vs Inter Milano 4/25/2021

May. 26, 2021 02:04 PM EDT

Inter Milan's head coach Antonio Conte gives instructions to his players during a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Roma at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Inter coach Conte to leave club after winning Serie A title

By Daniella Matar May. 26, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Inter Milan, at the Turin Allianz stadium, Italy, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (Piero Cruciatti/LaPresse via AP)
Inter Milano vs Juventus Turin 5/15/2021

May. 21, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Udinese's Rodrigo De Paul vie for the ball with Sampdoria's Morten Thorsby, left, during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Udinese and Sampdoria, at the Dacia Arena stadium in Udine, Italy, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andrea Bressanutti/LaPresse via AP)
Sampdoria Genoa vs Udinese Calcio 5/16/2021

May. 21, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

Udinese's Rodrigo De Paul vie for the ball with Sampdoria's Morten Thorsby, left, during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Udinese and Sampdoria, at the Dacia Arena stadium in Udine, Italy, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Andrea Bressanutti/LaPresse via AP)
Pozzo reflects on Watford, Udinese ahead of 80th birthday

By The Associated Press May. 21, 2021 11:00 AM EDT

Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Granada and Real Madrid at Los Carmenes stadium in Granada, Spain, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Fermin Rodriguez)
European title races, Champions League places to be decided

By Graham Dunbar May. 21, 2021 09:18 AM EDT