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Fans shows tickets in front of the Stade de France prior the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. Police have deployed tear gas on supporters waiting in long lines to get into the Stade de France for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid that was delayed by 37 minutes while security struggled to cope with the vast crowd and fans climbing over fences. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Real Madrid vs Liverpool FC 5/28/2022

Jun. 01, 2022 09:04 AM EDT

A fan climbs on the fence in front of the Stade de France prior the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. Police have deployed tear gas on supporters waiting in long lines to get into the Stade de France for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid that was delayed by 37 minutes while security struggled to cope with the vast crowd and fans climbing over fences. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Macron 'sad and sorry' after Champions League final chaos

Jun. 01, 2022 09:02 AM EDT

PSG's fans support their team during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Lens at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 23, 2022. The sign on French flag reads "Kylian Mbappe, your shirt is illuminated". (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
PSG's record-tying 10th French title has bittersweet taste

By Trung Latieule Apr. 24, 2022 04:25 AM EDT

Barcelona players celebrate a goal from their teammate María Pilar Leon against Real Madrid during the Women's Champions League quarter final, second leg soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona 3/30/2022

Mar. 30, 2022 03:02 PM EDT

Barcelona celebrate the third goal against Real Madrid during the Women's Champions League quarter final, second leg soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Record attendance: 91,553 watch women's game in Barcelona

Mar. 30, 2022 03:00 PM EDT

FILE - Spectators look at the Olympic Cauldron as the sun sets at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. The invasion of Ukraine could further undermine Russia's status as an elite sports dynasty, which already has been weakened by deception and doping scandals but often punished only by a tepid pushback from international sports bodies. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Ukraine invasion puts Russia's elite sports status at risk

By Eddie Pells Feb. 27, 2022 01:03 AM EST

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach waves during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus

By Graham Dunbar Feb. 25, 2022 09:58 AM EST

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

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 file photo, a general view outside at San Mames stadium before the match between Athletic Bilbao and FC BATE Borisov, during the Champions League Group H soccer match, in Bilbao, northern Spain. The Spanish city of Bilbao says it will be compensated by UEFA for having lost its right to host games for the 2020 European Championships. Bilbao’s city hall says that UEFA has agreed to compensate it with 1.3 million euros and the commitment that the city’s San Mames Stadium will host a Europa League final and a Women’s Champions League final “in the coming years.” (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos, File)
Bilbao to be compensated after losing Euro 2020 games

Jun. 11, 2021 04:22 PM EDT

Barcelona players hold the trophy aloft after the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Barcelona won 4-0. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
FC Barcelona vs Chelsea FC Women 5/16/2021

Jun. 02, 2021 06:02 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)
Liverpool FC vs Real Madrid 4/6/2021

May. 31, 2021 10:28 AM EDT

Chelsea supporters celebrate in west London, England after their team won the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea which is being played at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Saturday, May 29, 2021. Chelsea won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League

By Steve Douglas May. 29, 2021 06:52 PM 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)
Kettering Town vs Chester FC 5/29/2021

May. 28, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

Manchester City players attend a training session at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Friday, May 28, 2021. English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea will play the Champions League final soccer in Porto on Saturday. (Susana Vera/Pool via AP)
Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC 5/29/2021

May. 28, 2021 01:10 PM 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

FILE - In this file photo dated Jan. 5, 2016, Real Madrid's coach Zinedine Zidane, right, sits down in front of the media prior a press conference at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. Zinedine Zidane is again stepping down as Real Madrid coach. The club says the Frenchman is leaving his job. It comes four days after a season in which Madrid failed to win a title for the first time in more than a decade. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)
Zidane quits again as Madrid coach after winless season

By Tales Azzoni May. 27, 2021 06:35 AM EDT

Fans support their team before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
UEFA puts 1,700 Champions League final tickets on sale

May. 25, 2021 07:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 file photo, Belgium supporters celebrate at the end of the Euro 2020 group I qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Cyprus at the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels. UEFA set itself a challenge deciding nine years ago to let a dozen cities around Europe host its marquee European Championship in 2020. The multi-country project means more fans can see their own team in a stadium than if Euro 2020 was being traditionally hosted by a single nation amid international travel restrictions. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
EURO 2020: Fans rewarded for UEFA's multi-country event

By Graham Dunbar May. 24, 2021 08:06 AM EDT

Tottenham's Harry Kane, left, hugs Tottenham's Son Heung-min at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England, Sunday, May 23, 2021.(Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Liverpool, Chelsea squeeze out Leicester to clinch CL spots

By Rob Harris May. 23, 2021 05:39 PM EDT