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FILE - In this Friday, June. 7, 2019. Filer, Ukraine's head coach Andriy Shevchenko reacts during the Euro 2020 group B qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Serbia at the Arena Lviv stadium in Lviv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)
EURO 2020: Shevchenko aims to break through as Ukraine coach

By James Ellingworth Jun. 01, 2021 06:34 AM EDT

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski, left, shake hands with Bayern's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart in Munich, Germany, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (Matthias Balk/Pool via AP)
Stellar games in Germany, France head European title races

By Graham Dunbar Apr. 02, 2021 07:49 AM EDT

Manchester United's manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, center, gives instructions from the side line during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United at the Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, England, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (Naomi Baker/Pool Photo via AP)
Man United to face AC Milan in last 16 of Europa League

By Graham Dunbar Feb. 26, 2021 08:11 AM EST

Red Star's Milan Pavkov scores his side's second goal during the Europa League round of 32 first leg soccer match between Red Star and AC Milan at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Brugge's Hans Vanaken on his way to scoring his sides second goal on a penalty during a Champions league Group F soccer match between Brugge and Zenit at the Jan Breydel stadium in Bruges, Belgium, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Club Brugge hit by virus cases ahead of Europa League match

Feb. 16, 2021 09:10 AM EST

Manchester United's Fred, centre is confronted by PSG players after an incident off the ball during a Group H Champions League soccer match between Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
MATCHDAY: Man United, PSG, Leipzig chase 2 CL last-16 spots

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2020 07:18 PM EST

Barcelona's Sergino Dest runs with the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
AP Interview: Sergiño Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 04, 2020 04:55 AM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates with team mates scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group H soccer match between Manchester United and Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Champions League: Real Madrid, Man United look to advance

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Rennes' Serhou Guirassy, centre, heads the ball during the Champions League, group E soccer match between Rennes and Krasnodar at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
Champions League clubs fined over fan safety during pandemic

Nov. 13, 2020 01:16 PM EST

Basaksehir's Alexandru Epureanu, right, clears the ball during the Champions League group H soccer match between Istanbul Basaksehir and Manchester United at the Fatih Terim stadium in Istanbul, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo)
Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 04, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Juventus' Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group G soccer match between Ferencvaros and Juventus at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Morata scores another brace as Juve wins in Ronaldo's return

Nov. 04, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal, during the Serie A soccer match between Spezia and Juventus, at the Dino Manuzzi Stadium in Cesena, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo returns to Champions League after virus

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo walks on the pitch prior to the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Hellas Verona, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Juventus needs to find a way to win without Ronaldo

By Daniella Matar Oct. 29, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League group F soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Zenit Saint Petersburg in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 28, 2020 07:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 file photo Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Champions League round of 16 second leg, soccer match between Juventus and Lyon at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus. The federation says Ronaldo is doing well and has no symptoms. He has been dropped from the country's Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Ronaldo in doubt for Messi's visit to Juventus

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

Dynamo Kyiv's goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan jumps for the ball with Juventus' Merih Demiral, right, during the Champions League, group G, soccer match between Dynamo Kyiv and Juventus at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Pool via AP)
Morata scores twice as Ronaldo-less Juventus tops Dynamo 2-0

Oct. 20, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Manchester United's Paul Pogba, centre, celebrates with teammates their 2-1 lead during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: PSG vs Man U as Champions League group stage opens

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020 file photo Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has become the second player to test positive this week for the coronavirus at the English Premier League champions. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP, File)
Champions League set to begin most challenging group stage

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 16, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 file photo Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Champions League round of 16 second leg, soccer match between Juventus and Lyon at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus. The federation says Ronaldo is doing well and has no symptoms. He has been dropped from the country's Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Italy to finish isolating

By Tales Azzoni Oct. 14, 2020 11:34 AM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates with team mates after scoring his side's 3rd goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Villareal FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Champions League guide: 32 teams set to learn group foes

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 01, 2020 01:04 AM EDT