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FILE - Juventus' Paul Pogba controls the ball during an Italian Cup soccer match between Internazionale and Juventus, at the Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Stadium, in Milan, Italy, April 26, 2023. Anti-doping prosecutors in Italy requested a four-year ban for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 after the APCup winner tested positive for testosterone. (Spada/LaPresse via 麻豆传媒app, File)

Maximum 4-year ban sought for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba in doping case

Anti-doping prosecutors in Italy have requested a maximum four-year ban for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba after the APCup winner tested positive for testosterone.

Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, right, celebrates with Manchester City's Erling Haaland after scoring his side's third goal during the group G Champions League soccer match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (APPhoto/Dave Thompson)

Analysis: EPL goes goal crazy because of longer games, attack-minded coaches and more red cards

Leverkusen's team celebrates Patrik Schick after he scored his side's third goal during the German Soccer Cup round of 16 match between Bayer Leverkusen and SC Paderborn at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Martin Meissner)

Two rising stars of the Bundesliga meet as leader Leverkusen takes on Stuttgart

PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma speaks to Referee Szymon Marciniak during the Champions League group F soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United FC at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (APPhoto/Christophe Ena)

Reserve goalie Tenas grabs the spotlight at PSG with Donnarumma under pressure

Inter Milan's head coach Simone Inzaghi sits on the bench prior to the start of the Champions League group D soccer match between SL Benfica and Inter Milano at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (APPhoto/Armando Franca)

He鈥檚 no longer just Superpippo鈥檚 little brother. Simone Inzaghi has Inter aiming for a Serie A title

FILE - Girona's Aleix Garcia, left, duels for the ball with Real Madrid's Joselu during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, at the Montilivi stadium in Girona, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Girona鈥檚 chief executive was hoping at the start of the season that his team could simply avoid relegation from Spanish soccer's top tier. So Ignasi Mas-Baga tells APthat he is surprised as anyone to see the team from the northeast corner of Spain leading the standings a third of the way through the season. (APPhoto/Joan Monfort, File)

Liga surprise package Girona visits Barcelona in clash of Catalan clubs

Barcelona was the Spanish league champion last season. Now it is just the second-best team in the Catalonia region.

FILE - Endrick of Brazil's Palmeiras controls the ball during a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal second leg soccer match against Colombia's Deportivo Pereira at Allianz Parque stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Endrick, who will join Real Madrid in 2024, scored 10 goals in 30 matches for Palmeiras in the Brazilian league before the final round was played. (APPhoto/Andre Penner, File)

Endrick鈥檚 Palmeiras wins Brazilian league title. Santos relegated for the 1st time

One of the most exciting seasons of the Brazilian league has ended with the most stable team of the year defending its title and the club that was home to the late Pel茅 relegated for the first time.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay greets fans at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Dave Thompson)

What crisis? Man United gets morale-boosting 2-1 win over Chelsea. City loses 1-0 at Aston Villa

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spent the majority of the season in apparent crisis. Pep Guardiola spoke this week of his confidence that Manchester City would win an unprecedented fourth Premier League title in a row.

FILE - The then President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, left, stands stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after being received by Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. A FIFA disciplinary committee said the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player without her consent at the Women鈥檚 APCup acted with 鈥渁 sense of complete impunity.鈥� The committee imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales in October after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the Women鈥檚 APCup trophy ceremony in Sydney on Aug. 20. (APPhoto/Manu Fernandez, file)

Rubiales 鈥榮eemingly forcefully kissed鈥� an England player on face at Women鈥檚 APCup

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales 鈥渟eemingly forcefully kissed鈥� an England player on her face before kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the Women鈥檚 APCup.

Liverpool's Joel Matip lies on the pitch in pain during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Fulham at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (APPhoto/Jon Super)

Liverpool defender Joel Matip set to miss rest of season after rupturing ACL

Liverpool center back Joel Matip could be out for the season after rupturing his ACL. Matip sustained the injury during Liverpool鈥檚 4-3 win over Fulham on Sunday when grasped his right knee before leaving in the second half.

Fiorentina's M Bala Nzola celebrates scoring their first goal of the game during the Italian Cup soccer match between Fiorentina and Parma at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via 麻豆传媒app)

Fiorentina rallies to beat Parma on penalties and reach Italian Cup quarterfinal

Fiorentina rallied from two goals down to beat second-division Parma on penalties and reach the Italian Cup quarterfinals.

Bournemouth's Kieffer Moore celebrates scoring his side's second goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth at Selhurst Park, London, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (John Walton/PA via 麻豆传媒app)

Bournemouth extends unbeaten run with 2-0 win at Crystal Palace

Bournemouth has extended its Premier League unbeaten streak to four games with a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the French League One soccer match between Olympique de Marseille and Lyon at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, France, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Daniel Cole)

Marseille beats Lyon 3-0 in rescheduled French league game after bus attack in October

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored one goal and provided two assists as Marseille secured a third straight win in all competitions with a 3-0 defeat of last-place Lyon in the French league.

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva leaves at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Rui Vieira)

Man City loses 1-0 at Aston Villa as winless run extends to 4 matches in wobbling EPL title defense

Manchester City鈥檚 winless run in the Premier League extended to four games after being outplayed in a 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Dave Thompson)

Man United beats Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League after Scott McTominay scores twice

Scott McTominay scored twice as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League. The midfielder netted his fifth and sixth goals of the season to move Erik ten Hag鈥檚 team within three points of the top four.

Brighton and Hove Albion's Jack Hinshelwood celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Brentford at the American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England, Wednesday, Dec. 6 2023. (Adam Davy/PA via 麻豆传媒app)

Brighton beats Brentford 2-1 thanks to first Premier League goal by England youth player Hinshelwood

England youth international Jack Hinshelwood has scored his first Premier League goal to earn Brighton a 2-1 comeback win over Brentford at the Amex Stadium.

Fulham's Alex Iwobi celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammate with Raul Jimenez, during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage, in London, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (Zac Goodwin/PA via 麻豆传媒app)

Fulham surges to 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest to leave Cooper under big pressure

Fulham has surged to its biggest win in the Premier League this season by beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 to leave visiting manager Steve Cooper under huge pressure.

Sheffield United's new head coach Chris Wilder prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Liverpool at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Jon Super)

Liverpool spoils Wilder鈥檚 return by beating Sheffield United 2-0 in Premier League

Liverpool has spoiled Chris Wilder鈥檚 return to the Bramall Lane dugout by beating Sheffield United 2-0 thanks to goals by Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to move back to within two points of leader Arsenal in the Premier League.

Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz leaves the pitch injured during the German Soccer Cup round of 16 match between Bayer Leverkusen and SC Paderborn at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (APPhoto/Martin Meissner)

Florian Wirtz limps off with an ankle injury in Leverkusen鈥檚 German Cup win over Paderborn

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz limped off after being struck on the ankle in Wednesday鈥檚 3-1 German Cup win over Paderborn.

Stuttgart's Deniz Undav, left, vies for the ball with Dortmund's Mats Hummels, during the German Soccer Cup round of 16 match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, at Stuttgart, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (Tom Weller/dpa via 麻豆传媒app)

Dortmund out of German Cup in 2-0 loss to Stuttgart. Third-tier Saarbruecken stuns Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund is out of the German Cup after losing 2-0 to Stuttgart. Third-division Saarbruecken鈥檚 dream run in the German Cup has continued with a 2-0 win over last season鈥檚 cup runner-up Frankfurt for a place in the quarterfinals.

FILE - Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne controls the ball during the Champions League final soccer match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Kevin De Bruyne could be set for an imminent return after being picked in Manchester City鈥檚 squad for the Club APCup in Saudi Arabia n Dec. 19, 2023. FIFA has released the official 23-man squads for the tournament that starts Dec. 12 and the presence of De Bruyne鈥檚 name in City group stood out. (APPhoto/Francisco Seco, file)

De Bruyne set for imminent return after being picked in Man City鈥檚 squad for Club APCup

Kevin De Bruyne could be set for an imminent return after being picked in Manchester City鈥檚 squad for this month鈥檚 Club APCup in Saudi Arabia.

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FILE - Granada's Bryan Zaragoza pushes Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Granada and Barcelona at Los Carmanes Stadium in Granada, Spain, on Oct. 8, 2023. Bayern Munich is signing Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from struggling La Liga team Granada, with the deal set to go through in July. The German champion said Wednesday Dec. 6, 2023 that the 22-year-old Zaragoza would sign a five-year contract running through to 2029 when he joins Bayern at the end of the season. (APPhoto/Fermin Rodriguez, File)

Bayern Munich to sign Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from Granada at the end of the season

Bayern Munich is signing Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from struggling La Liga team Granada. The deal is set to go through in July.

Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope signals to the bench after picking up an injury during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Owen Humphreys/PA via 麻豆传媒app)

Injured Newcastle goalkeeper Pope set to miss around 4 months. Howe plays down De Gea links

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says goalkeeper Nick Pope will be out for 鈥渁round four months鈥� after dislocating his left shoulder in the latest injury to hit the Premier League team.

Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates after Arsenal's Declan Rice scores his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Luton and Arsenal at Kenilworth Road, Luton, England, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (APPhoto/Ian Walton)

Arsenal鈥檚 slew of late winners highlights resilience and boosts belief in Premier League title bid

Scoring late goals has become the norm for Arsenal and it is setting the team on course for another tilt at the Premier League title.

Canada's Christine Sinclair celebrates a goal by teammate Quinn against Australia during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via 麻豆传媒app)

Sinclair ends her storied 23-year career with the Canadian women

Christine Sinclair, the top international goal scorer among both women and men, played her final match with the Canadian national team on Tuesday night.

FILE - Fans of the Botafogo soccer team react during a Copa Libertadores match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 2, 2014. Botafogo has squandered a 13-point lead in the 2023 season of the Brazilian league against Palmeiras, leaving fans dejected. (APPhoto/Leo Correa, File)

Brazil鈥檚 Botafogo squanders a 13-point lead to lose national league title

Botafogo fans hoped they鈥檇 be celebrating their first Brazilian trophy in almost 30 years on Wednesday.

United States' Jaedyn Shaw, center right, reacts with Midge Purce after scoring a goal against China during the second half of a women's international friendly soccer match, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (APPhoto/Julio Cortez)

Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps the US women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition match

Jaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States a 2-1 comeback victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americans鈥� final match of the year.

Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Luton and Arsenal at Kenilworth Road, Luton, England, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (APPhoto/Ian Walton)

Arsenal moves 5 points clear in Premier League after last-gasp win but Raya鈥檚 form remains a concern

Arsenal has a five-point lead in the Premier League after beating Luton 4-3 thanks to Declan Rice鈥檚 goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time.

Moenchengladbach's Manu Kone celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the German Soccer Cup round of 16 match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (APPhoto/Martin Meissner)

Manu Kon茅's 120th-minute header sends Gladbach past Wolfsburg into German Cup quarterfinals

Manu Kon茅 has headed the winning goal in the 120th minute as Borussia Moenchengladbach won 1-0 against Wolfsburg after extra time for a place in the German Cup quarterfinals.

Lazio's Matteo Guendouzi celebrates after scoring during the Italian Cup soccer match between Lazio and Genoa at the Rome Olympic stadium Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via 麻豆传媒app)

Lazio beats Genoa 1-0 to set up potential Italian Cup match against city rival Roma

Matteo Guendouzi鈥檚 first goal for Lazio helped the capital team to a 1-0 win over Genoa and into the Italian Cup quarterfinals and a potential derby against city rival Roma.

Rice scores late winner for Arsenal in 4-3 victory over Luton in Premier League after Raya鈥檚 errors

Declan Rice has scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to earn Premier League leader Arsenal a wild 4-3 win over Luton and spare the blushes of teammate David Raya.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-Chan celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Mike Egerton/PA via 麻豆传媒app)

Hwang extends career-best scoring streak in Premier League to earn Wolves 1-0 win over Burnley

South Korea striker Hwang Hee-chan has extended his career-best scoring streak in the Premier League with the winning goal for Wolverhampton in a 1-0 victory over Burnley.

The trophy placed in front of a scoreboard showing the final draw, except the play-off winners, after the draw for the UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament finals in Hamburg, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (APPhoto/Martin Meissner)

European soccer body UEFA pledges at UN to do more to promote human rights and fight discrimination

European soccer body UEFA went to the United Nations pledging to do more to promote human rights and protect women from abuse in the sport.