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Rangel of Kuopio PS, left, fights for the ball against Berlin's Christopher Trimmel during the Europa Conference League second leg play-offs soccer match between Union Berlin and Kuopio PS, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Thursday, Aug, 26, 2021. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)
Union Berlin reaches Europe as city rival Hertha looks on

By Ciarán Fahey Aug. 26, 2021 04:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 file photo, Berlin's Jordan Torunarigha looks at the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC Berlin in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Germany’s Olympic soccer team has walked off the field during a preparation match for the Tokyo Games in response to alleged racist abuse from an opposing Honduras player toward German defender Jordan Torunarigha. The German soccer federation says “the game had to be stopped five minutes before the end with the score at 1-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Hertha BSC vs FC Schalke 04 2/4/2020

Jul. 17, 2021 10:32 AM EDT

Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates with Dani Olmo, left, and Pedri, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Croatia and Spain at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday, June 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Spain taking 6 players from Euro 2020 to Tokyo Olympics

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 29, 2021 07:29 AM EDT

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

Poland's Robert Lewandowski heads the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between Sweden and Poland, at the St. Petersburg stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirill Kudryavtsev, Pool)
Long flights frustrate some teams at sprawling Euro 2020

By James Ellingworth Jun. 25, 2021 09:49 AM EDT

England's Harry Kane waves following the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between the Czech Republic and England at Wembley stadium, London, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham,Pool)
Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020

By Rob Harris Jun. 24, 2021 06:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 15, 2021 file photo a view of the Ferenc Puskas stadium before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between Hungary and Portugal in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of a new Hungarian law that is seen as targeting the LGBT community has turned this month's Euro 2020 tournament into a major stage for his challenge to Europe's liberal values. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, Pool, File)
Hungary's PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe

By Justin Spike Jun. 23, 2021 06:42 AM EDT

The Czech Republic squad take part in a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, Monday, June 21, 2021, the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, goes for the ball ahead of England's Tyrone Mings, left, and Croatia's Bruno Petkovic during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 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

Fans sit on the tribune as they wait the start of the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (Sven Hoppe, Pool via AP)
FC Augsburg vs Bayern Munich 5/22/2021

Jun. 04, 2021 07:50 AM EDT

Fans sit on the tribune as they wait the start of the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (Sven Hoppe, Pool via AP)
Munich to have about 20% capacity for Euro 2020 games

Jun. 04, 2021 07:48 AM EDT

Australia's Jackson Irvine, third right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup 2022 Group B qualifying soccer match between Kuwait and Australia in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Thursday, June 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jaber Abdulkhaleg)
Australia resumes WCup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait

By John Duerden Jun. 03, 2021 06:17 PM 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

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos in action during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, soccer match between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Toni Kroos has arrived at Germany's preparation camp for the European Soccer Championship after a 14 days quarantine, following a positiv corona test on May 17. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Kroos has medical tests at German team camp after COVID-19

May. 31, 2021 10:26 AM EDT

German head coach Joachim Loew watches his team during a first training session of the national soccer team in Seefeld, Austria, Friday, May 28, 2021. Team Germany is based for a training camp in Tyrol prior to the Euro 2020 from May 28 till June 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Germany still waiting for Kroos after coronavirus infection

May. 29, 2021 08:07 AM EDT

Chelsea supporters walk past a giant replica of the Champions League trophy in downtown Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League soccer final in Porto on Saturday. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final

By Rob Harris May. 28, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Cologne's Salih Ozcan, center, in a header duel with Kiel's Niklas Hauptmann during the Bundesliga relegation soccer match between FC Cologne and Holstein Kiel at the Rhein-Energie-Stadion in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, May 25, 2021. (Rolf Vennenbernd/Pool photo via AP)
Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Cologne 5/26/2021

May. 27, 2021 07:16 AM EDT