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Real Madrid alternate players Sergio Ramos and Marcelo, right, watch from the stands during the Spanish La Liga last round soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Pablo Morano)
Sergio Ramos bids farewell to Madrid, says he wanted to stay

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 17, 2021 07:30 AM EDT

Chorley's Connor Hall, black and white strip at centre, scores his side's first goal of the game against Derby County, during the English FA Cup third round match at Victory Park in Chorley, England, Saturday Jan. 9, 2021. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
Pitch perfect: Adele-singing 6th-tier team stuns in FA Cup

By Rob Harris Jan. 09, 2021 09:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 file photo, PSG's head coach Thomas Tuchel during the French League One soccer match between Nice and Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France. Paris Saint-Germain has fired coach Thomas Tuchel while the defending champion is in third place in the French league. Tuchel's dismissal on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 came the day after PSG beat Strasbourg 4-0 and after Tuchel was questioned about comments he made to German broadcaster SPORT1. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)
PSG confirms firing of coach Thomas Tuchel

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 29, 2020 06:23 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

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Diego Maradona jersey is displayed on the stands ahead of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and 1.FC Cologne in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Across globe, game-day tributes to Diego Maradona

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 01:45 PM EST

Everton's James Rodriguez, left, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brighton at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Jan Kruger/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool playing catchup in derby vs Everton

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brighton at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Calvert-Lewin ticking all the boxes ahead of England debut

By Steve Douglas Oct. 06, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, Porto's Alex Telles controls the ball during the Europa League group G soccer match between FC Porto and Rangers FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal. Manchester United bolstered its defensive options by signing left back Alex Telles on the final day of the summer transfer window in the wake of a 6-1 loss to Tottenham. United already agreed to a deal with Porto ahead of Sunday's humiliation but it was completed on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at a cost of 15 million euros ($18 million) plus potentially another 2 million euros depending on the 27-year-old Brazilian’s success with the club. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)
Man United signs Cavani, Arsenal adds Partey on deadline day

By Rob Harris Oct. 05, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug.1, 2020 file photo, Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini and Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci hold up the trophy as Juventus players celebrate winning an unprecedented ninth consecutive Italian Serie A soccer title, at the end of the a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Roma, at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. With the new Serie A season set to begin this weekend, the annual question arises: can anyone stop Juventus? (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Handful of clubs aim to end Juventus' dominance in Serie A

By Daniella Matar Sep. 17, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

Everton's James Rodriguez, front, duels for the ball with Tottenham's Dele Alli during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (Cath Ivill/Pool via AP)
Calvert-Lewin nets, James shines as Everton beats Tottenham

By Rob Harris Sep. 13, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Mourinho begins first full season with Tottenham

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Jose Mourinho begins his first full season in...

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson leave the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Faltering restart for Liverpool title charge after shutdown

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

Liverpool's Naby Keita, left, and Liverpool's Sadio Mane discuss as they leave the pitch at half time during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Liverpool held by Everton on resumed mission to seal title

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

FIFA appeals for tolerance...Unpaid soccer players seek help from FIFA fund... The PGA Tour is back

Jun. 15, 2020 09:49 AM EDT
UNDATED (AP) — FIFA has appealed for “tolerance, mutual respect and common sense” after President Donald Trump denounced the annulment of a policy that...

Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte enters the pitch prior to the Italian Cup second leg semifinal soccer match between Napoli and Inter Milan, at the Naples San Paolo Stadium, Italy, Saturday, June 13, 2020. The match is being played without spectators because of the COVID-19 restriction measures. (Cafaro/LaPresse via AP)
Mertens sets record as Napoli advances to Italian Cup final

Jun. 13, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - En imagen de archivo del 11 de marzo de 2020, el delantero brasileño Roberto Firmino, izquierda, festeja tras anotar el segundo gol del club Liverpool durante un duelo de la Liga de Campeones frente al Atlético de Madrid, en el estadio Anfield de Liverpool, Inglaterra. (AP Foto/Jon Super)
Everton can host derby when Liverpool could clinch title

By Rob Harris Jun. 10, 2020 01:33 PM EDT