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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

Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)
Liverpool grabs Champions League spot to cap season recovery

By Rob Harris May. 23, 2021 02:28 PM 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

Leicester City players celebrate at the end of the FA Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Saturday May 15, 2021. Leicester won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
Leicester wins FA Cup for first time, beating Chelsea 1-0

By Rob Harris May. 15, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

A Manchester City supporter holds up a replica of the English Premier League trophy as he celebrates outside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after his team clinched the title. City took the title after crosstown rivals Manchester United lost at home to Leicester City. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Man City's dominance cemented by 3rd EPL title in 4 seasons

By Rob Harris May. 11, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 file photo, the Champions League trophy is displayed before the semifinal soccer match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. Chelsea and Manchester City are due to meet on May 29 in Istanbul and UEFA was hoping to allow around 10,000 fans into the biggest club game of the European football season. But the British government on Friday May 7, 2021 warned supporters not to travel to Turkey after imposing the new travel restrictions, and said the English Football Association was in talks with Champions League organizer UEFA about staging the game in Britain, instead. (David Ramos/Pool Photo via AP, File)
UEFA finalizing plans for Champions League final in Porto

By Rob Harris May. 11, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 file photo, the Champions League trophy is displayed before the semifinal soccer match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. Chelsea and Manchester City are due to meet on May 29 in Istanbul and UEFA was hoping to allow around 10,000 fans into the biggest club game of the European football season. But the British government on Friday May 7, 2021 warned supporters not to travel to Turkey after imposing the new travel restrictions, and said the English Football Association was in talks with Champions League organizer UEFA about staging the game in Britain, instead. (David Ramos/Pool Photo via AP, File)
UEFA has issues with CL switch to London, Portugal a backup

By Rob Harris May. 10, 2021 07:17 AM EDT

Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup final soccer match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, April 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
British government in talks over venue switch for CL final

May. 09, 2021 12:11 PM EDT