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Barcelona signs left back Junior Firpo from Betis

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French forward Antoine Griezmann, left, holds up his new team shirt with FC Barcelona's President Josep Maria Bartomeu during his official presentation after signing for FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, July 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Griezmann thanks Barcelona for ‘another chance’ to join club

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec.3, 2018 file photo, Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann arrives for the Golden Ball, &quot;Ballon d'Or&quot; award ceremony at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. Barcelona says France forward Antoine Griezmann has agreed to join the Spanish champions after it paid his buyout clause to free him from rival Atletico Madrid. Barcelona says on Friday, July 12, 2019 that Griezmann will strengthen an attack led by Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after signing a five-year contract. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file)

France star Griezmann joins Barcelona from Atletico

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Peru during the final soccer match of the Copa America at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Gabriel Jesus scores, leads Brazil recovery at Copa América

By MAURICIO SAVARESE and TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 file photo, Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann after scoring his side's second goal during a Group A Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Monaco at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. Barcelona’s attempt to sign Antoine Griezmann has hit a setback after Atlético Madrid accused the Catalan club of negotiating with the player without its consent before his contract was over. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Upset with Barcelona, Atlético says it wants Griezmann back

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Brazil's soccer player Neymar speaks to the press as he leaves a police station where he answered questions about rape allegations against him in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 13, 2019. Neymar denies any wrongdoing. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Barcelona official denies club wants Neymar to return

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Spanish police raid ‘narcoflats’ in Barcelona

By ARITZ PARRA - Associated Press

Brazilian singer Leo Santana, left, and Colombian singer Karol G, second right, artists that will perform at the opening ceremony of the Copa America on Friday, pose for pictures with the tournament's mascot Zizito and Brazilian former soccer player Cafu, right, at the Morumbi stadium n Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The Copa America soccer tournament will run from June 14 until July 7 in Brazil. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Messi back again for another shot at Copa America title

By MAURICIO SAVARESE and DEBORA REY - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, May 28, 2019, photo, Spain's women national soccer team train in Las Rozas, on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Spain’s women players are hoping that a strong performance at the World Cup this month will give their sport a boost just at the moment when they are fighting for their basic rights as professional athletes. Women’s soccer has experienced massive growth since the 2015 World Cup. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Fighting for rights, Spain women aim for landmark tournament

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Qatar's Al-Sadd player Xavi Hernandez, former Barcelona and Spain midfielder, controls the ball during his final match with Iran's Persepolis in AFC Champions League at the Azadi stadium in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 20, 2019. Xavi Hernandez retired from soccer as a player. He quit international football in 2014 and left Barcelona one year later after 17 seasons. He has since played for Al-Sadd in Qatar while preparing for a future as a manager. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Xavi Hernandez to coach Qatari champion Al-Sadd

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FC Barcelona's coach Ernesto Valverde arrives for a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, Spain, Friday, May 24, 2019. FC Barcelona will play against Valencia in the Spanish Copa del Rey soccer match final on Saturday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Valverde under pressure after dismal end to Barcelona season

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Valencia midfielder Daniel Parejo celebrates after his team's win in the Copa del Rey soccer match final between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville, Spain, Saturday. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)

Valencia beats Barcelona 2-1 to win the Copa del Rey

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Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde looks at the game during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Getafe at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 12, 2019. (AP Photo)

Barcelona wants to redeem itself with Copa del Rey title

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Betis player Lo Celso, left, duels for the ball against Real Madrid's Nacho Fernanzez during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Messi hits 50 goals for Barca, Madrid ends season to forget

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Ada Hegerberg of Lyon celebrates after scoring a goal during the women's soccer UEFA Champions League final match between Olympique Lyon and FC Barcelona at the Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, May 18, 2019. (Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP)

Lyon beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Women’s Champions League

By PABLO GORONDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann, center, vies for the ball with Barcelona midfielder Arthur, left, and Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match in Barcelona, Spain. Atletico Madrid will be the opponent for the Major League Soccer All-Star game this summer in Orlando. The 10-time La Liga champions are the second team from the league to play the domestic All-Stars, joining Real Madrid, the opponents in the 2017 game in Chicago. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Griezmann tells Atletico Madrid he is leaving the club

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Ajax's Frenkie de Jong lies on the pitch at the end of the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Ajax and Tottenham Hotspur at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Astonishing comebacks the new norm in the Champions League

By STEVE DOUGLAS and GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, manager Jurgen Klopp, center, and Virgil van Dijk celebrate after the Champions League Semi Final, second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Liverpool won the match 4-0 to overturn a three-goal deficit to win the match 4-3 on aggregate. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

‘Mentality of giants’: Self-belief fueling Klopp’s Liverpool

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi leaves the playing field after losing the Champions League semifinal, second leg, soccer match against Liverpool at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Barcelona’s fall highlights team’s Messi-dependency

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Spain arrests 5 in Guatemala corruption investigation

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