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Casper Ruud of Norway lifts the trophy after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, right, 7-5, 6-3 during the final of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ruud beats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open for biggest career title a week after loss in Monte Carlo

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PSG's head coach Luis Enrique gives instructions from the side line during the French Cup semifinal soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PSG coach Enrique being proved right as he stands firm in an era of player power

By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press

A view of the cruise ship MSC Armony moored in the port of Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Authorities said Wednesday that a group of 69 Bolivians are not being allowed to disembark from a cruise ship in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona because they lack valid documents to enter the European Union's Schengen area. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Spain port due to Bolivian passengers’ visa problems

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. A Spanish court has decided to release Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves if he pays a bail of one million euros and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. (D.Zorrakino/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in Spain

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. A Spanish court has decided to release Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves if he pays a bail of one million euros and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. (D.Zorrakino/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Spanish court grants bail to soccer star Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi, right, and Barcelona's Ronald Araujo celebrate after the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

17-year-old Pau Cubarsi is latest academy player to come through for Barcelona’s senior team

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Luton Town, at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Burst of high-profile coaching departures leaves 3 iconic European clubs scrambling for replacements

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

FILE - Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Alves has been found guilty on Thursday Feb. 22, 2024 of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub. A three-judge panel sentenced Alves on Thursday to four years and six months. The 40-year-old Alves denied any wrongdoing during a trial that took place over three days this month. The decision can be appealed.(D.Zorrakino/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos claps hands to supporters after winning the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid at the Red Bull arena stadium in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Real Madrid in good shape financially ahead of possible signing of Mbappe. Barcelona still struggles

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Barcelona's Joao Felix, centre right, scores his side's third goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Betis and Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Felix and Roberto back in Barcelona squad for Champions League match at Napoli

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Dani Alves goes on trial Monday a year after he allegedly sexually assaulted a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub. The 40-year-old Alves is accused of sexually assaulting the woman on the night of Dec. 30, 2022. He denies any wrongdoing(Alberto Estevez/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

Soccer star Alves denies alleged sexual assault, testifies he’s ‘not that type of man’

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

General view of the Mestalla stadium played in an empty stadium because of the coronavirus outbreak, during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Valencia and Atalanta in Valencia, Spain, Tuesday March 10, 2020. Atletico Madrid is revamping its training facilities. Sevilla and Valencia are rebuilding their stadiums. Sporting Gijon is expanding its youth academy. This week Spanish clubs are showcasing projects funded with their shares of the $2.1 billion that private equity group CVC Capital Partners is investing in the Spanish league.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

How private equity is changing the global soccer landscape with big investments in clubs and leagues

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 12, 2023. Rubio plans to continue his playing career with Barcelona after signing a short-term contract Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, a month after he announced that his 12-year NBA career was over. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Ricky Rubio rejoins Barcelona on a contract through the end of this season

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Brazil's Dani Alves practices during a training session at the Grand Hamad stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 4, 2022. Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves will be tried this week for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman at a Barcelona night club in December 2022. The trial is scheduled for Monday through Wednesday at a Barcelona courthouse. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault to start Monday in Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

View of La Baells reservoir, which is only at 21 percent of its capacity, near Berga, north of Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Barcelona and the surrounding area of Spain's northeast Catalonia are preparing to face tighter water restrictions amid a historic drought that has shrunk reservoirs to record lows. Catalonia has recorded below-average rainfall for 40 consecutive months. Experts say that the drought is driven by climate change and that the entire Mediterranean region is forecast to heat up at a faster rate than many other regions in the coming years. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

An expected drought emergency in northeast Spain would mean tighter water restrictions for Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts during a Spanish La liga soccer match between Las Palmas and Real Madrid at the Gran Canaria stadium on the Canary island of Las Palmas, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerardo Ojeda)

Real Madrid overcomes Las Palmas to reclaim lead of Spanish league

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Real Madrid players celebrate scoring their first goal during the Semi Final of Spanish Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Al Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo)

Barcelona seeks morale boost against Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia

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Fluminense's John Kennedy celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Soccer Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense FC and Al Ahly FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Brazil’s young soccer talent expected to become top European transfer targets

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Brazil's Dani Alves listens to a question during a press conference on the eve of the group G of World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Cameroon in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. A Barcelona-based court says that Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves’ sexual assault trial will start on Feb. 5. Alves is accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona night club last in December 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Lawyer for alleged victim of Dani Alves files complaint after video appears on social media

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Almeria at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Xavi: Barcelona needs to ‘wake up,’ show some ‘soul’ if it still wants to succeed this season

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press