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FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 3, 20219 file photo, Sevilla's Bryan Gil goes for the ball during the Europa League group A soccer match between Sevilla and APOEL Nicosia at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain. Tottenham has signed Spain winger Bryan Gil from Sevilla with Argentine forward Erik Lamela moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. Media reports say the package has cost Tottenham around $29 million. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)
Apoel Nicosia FC vs FC Sevilla 10/3/2019

Jul. 26, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 3, 20219 file photo, Sevilla's Bryan Gil goes for the ball during the Europa League group A soccer match between Sevilla and APOEL Nicosia at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain. Tottenham has signed Spain winger Bryan Gil from Sevilla with Argentine forward Erik Lamela moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. Media reports say the package has cost Tottenham around $29 million. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)
Sevilla's Gil joins Tottenham as Lamela makes opposite move

Jul. 26, 2021 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 filer, Slovakia's Marek Hamsik looks to pass the ball during the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
EURO 2020: Slovakia again pins its hopes on Marek Hamšík

By Eric Willemsen Jun. 02, 2021 06:20 AM EDT

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, and his fellow teammate celebrate the first goal of his team during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

By Tales Azzoni May. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone, right, speaks with his player Koke during a water break during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Atlético can clinch title with win and Madrid stumble

By Joseph Wilson May. 14, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Spain to allow some fans into soccer games for season finale

May. 12, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities announced Wednesday that a limited number of fans will be allowed back into some soccer and basketball games, 14 months after...

West Bromwich Albion's Okay Yokuslu sits on the pitch in dejection at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, Sunday, April 25, 2021. (Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Relegation looms for West Brom; Hertha returns

By The Associated Press May. 02, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - This Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014 file photo shows a general view of San Mames stadium in Bilbao, northern Spain. The Spanish soccer federation has on Friday, April 16, 2021 offered Sevilla as an alternative host city for the European Championships if UEFA rules out using Bilbao as planned. The federation has suggested that Sevilla’s La Cartuja Stadium could be used instead of Bilbao’s San Mames. Last week the federation ruled out allowing fans into San Mames due to the pandemic situation. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos, file)
Seville could fill in for Bilbao to host Euro 2020 games

By Joseph Wilson Apr. 16, 2021 07:41 AM EDT

Porto's Pepe, centre, heads the ball during the Champions League, first leg, quarterfinal soccer match between FC Porto and Chelsea at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)
Solid Chelsea beats Porto 2-0 in 1st leg of CL quarterfinals

Apr. 07, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Eibar at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Real Madrid beats Eibar 2-0 before Liverpool CL clash

By Joseph Wilson Apr. 03, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Atlético’s faltering title bid faces tough test at Sevilla

By Joseph Wilson Apr. 01, 2021 09:37 AM EDT
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atlético Madrid has 10 games left this season to protect what remains of its once commanding lead in the Spanish league. ...

Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri, right, scores his side's second goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at the Stamford Bridge stadium, London, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League in neutral Spain

Mar. 30, 2021 08:34 AM EDT

Spanish government rejects idea of having fans in Copa final

Mar. 17, 2021 06:31 PM EDT
MADRID (AP) — Spain's top health official on Wednesday rejected the idea of having fans back in the stands for the Copa del Rey final between Basque Country...

Sevilla tops Elche to strengthen hold on 4th place in Spain

Mar. 17, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
MADRID (AP) — Youssef En-Nesyri and Franco Vázquez scored a goal in each half as Sevilla defeated Elche 2-0 on Wednesday to strengthen its grip on fourth place...

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

Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla FC in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (Bernd Thissen/Pool via AP)
Haaland faces unclear future after Champions League heroics

By James Ellingworth Mar. 11, 2021 11:57 AM EST

Juventus' Alvaro Morata, left, celebrates scoring a goal, 2-1, during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Lazio, in Turin’s Allianz Stadium, Italy, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Barça has deficit to overcome to recover in Champions League

By The Associated Press Mar. 07, 2021 08:11 PM EST

Dortmund's Erling Haaland, left is congratulated by Dortmund's head coach Edin Terzic at the end of the Champions League, round of 16, first leg soccer match between Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)
Dortmund under pressure as it gears up for rival Schalke

By James Ellingworth Feb. 18, 2021 07:31 AM EST

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Alaves and Real Madrid at Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
Hazard shines for Madrid without Zidane; En-Nesyri hat trick

By Joseph Wilson Jan. 23, 2021 05:23 PM EST

Bilbao set to hire Marcelino García Toral as new coach

Jan. 03, 2021 03:58 PM EST
MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao is set to hire Marcelino García Toral to replace Gaizka Garitano as its coach, the Spanish club said Sunday. ...