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Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 file photo, Aadetailed view of the "No room for racism" badge on the shirt of Newcastle United's Callum Wilson during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Brighton at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England. The leaders of English soccer have asked the heads of Facebook and Instagram to show “basic human decency” by taking more robust action to eradicate racism and for users’ identities to be verified. There has been growing outrage that players from the Premier League to the Women’s Super League have been targeted with abuse on Twitter and Facebook-owned Instagram. (Alex Pantling /Pool via AP, File)
English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media

By Rob Harris Feb. 13, 2021 07:00 PM EST

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

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after AC Milan's Ante Rebic scores against Juventus during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, July 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Juventus lets 2-goal lead slip in 4-2 loss at Milan

By Daniella Matar Jul. 07, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

Bud Cauley tees off on the third hole during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Morehouse cancels football, cross country

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2020 07:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Costa Rica midfielder Raquel Rodriguez (11) moves the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against the United States, in Jacksonville, Fla. Raquel Rodriguez, better known as Rocky to her fans, was in route to join her new National Women’s Soccer League team when sports were shut down by the coronavirus. It certainly wasn’t an ideal start for the Costa Rican striker with the Portland Thorns. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Rodriguez ready despite somewhat strange start with Thorns

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 24, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

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