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FILE - Dortmund's new player Jesus Reinier from Brazil kicks the ball during a test match between German Bundesliga soccer club Borussia Dortmund and Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Real Madrid announced on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 that young attacking midfielder Reinier will play for Girona this season on a loan from Real Madrid. The 20-year-old Brazilian arrived in Madrid at the beginning of 2020 but had played the last two seasons on a loan with Borussia Dortmund. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Sparta Rotterdam vs Borussia Dortmund 9/7/2020

Aug. 19, 2022 11:04 AM EDT

FILE - Dortmund's new player Jesus Reinier from Brazil kicks the ball during a test match between German Bundesliga soccer club Borussia Dortmund and Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Real Madrid announced on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 that young attacking midfielder Reinier will play for Girona this season on a loan from Real Madrid. The 20-year-old Brazilian arrived in Madrid at the beginning of 2020 but had played the last two seasons on a loan with Borussia Dortmund. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Madrid transfers young forward Reinier on loan to Girona

Aug. 19, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - Liverpool fans wait in front of the 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. A French Senate commission is releasing its initial conclusions Thursday JUNE 16, 2022 in an investigation into chaos that engulfed the Champions League final last month outside France's national stadium, including police firing pepper spray at fans and families. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
Report: Mistakes, not Liverpool fans, caused CL final fiasco

By Samuel Petrequin Jul. 13, 2022 09:36 AM EDT

France's Aurelien Tchouameni, center, duels for the ball with Croatia's Mateo Kovacic, left, and Croatia's Ante Budimir during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Croatia and France at the Poljud stadium, in Split, Croatia, Monday, June 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Real Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco

Jun. 11, 2022 08:40 AM EDT

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 Lionel Messi, left, and PSG's Neymar prepare to shot a free kick during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Lens at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (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's Gerard Pique leaves the field during the Europa League quarter final, first leg soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Barcelona at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
In leaked audio, Piqué asks for help to play at Olympics

By Tales Azzoni Apr. 20, 2022 07:59 AM 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)
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona 3/30/2022

Mar. 30, 2022 03:02 PM EDT

Supporters hold up banners reading "More than empowerment" before 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

Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino vies for the ball with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 26, 2021 06:27 AM EDT

Played of Spain pose after winning the silver medal after the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Madrid's Ceballos sidelined with ankle injury from Olympics

Aug. 10, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Japan's Takefusa Kubo shoots a penalty kick during a men's soccer match against South Africa at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Japan opens Olympic men's soccer with 1-0 win over SAfrica

Jul. 22, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

Spain's Aymeric Laporte, left, comforts Spain's Pedri after the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Andy Rain/Pool via AP)
Spain has hopes of a bright future after Euro 2020 campaign

By Tales Azzoni Jul. 07, 2021 09:16 AM EDT

Spain's Ferran Torres, right, and Pedri celebrate a victory of their team after the end of the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Croatia and Spain, at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday, June 28, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay, Pool via AP)
Spain taking 6 players from Euro 2020 to Tokyo Olympics

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 29, 2021 07:29 AM EDT

Brazil's Neymar reacts during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Paraguay 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, Dec. 2, 2018 file photo the Henri Delaunay Trophy is displayed on the stage at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. France won the last major international soccer tournament — the World Cup in 2018 — by defending compactly, hitting teams on the break with clinical finishing, and being effective at set pieces. What will the winning approach be at the European Championship? (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
EURO 2020: Capsules for teams at the European Championship

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos gestures with Italian referee Daniele Orsato during the Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in London, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Real Madrid vs Chelsea FC 5/5/2021

May. 24, 2021 06:51 AM EDT

Real Madrid alternate players Sergio Ramos and Marcelo, right, watch from the stands during the Spanish La Liga last round soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Pablo Morano)
Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid 5/22/2021

May. 24, 2021 06:51 AM EDT

Real Madrid alternate players Sergio Ramos and Marcelo, right, watch from the stands during the Spanish La Liga last round soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Pablo Morano)
Injured Ramos not included in Spain's list for Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni May. 24, 2021 06:50 AM EDT