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Patients receive an injection of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine on the opening day of a mass vaccination centre set up in the Olympique Lyonnais soccer Stadium, in Decines-Charpieu, Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Jean-Philippe Ksiazek, Pool via AP)

Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidays

By ANGELA CHARLTON and OLEG CETINIC - Associated Press

Real Sociedad's Portu reacts during the final of the 2020 Copa del Rey, or King's Cup, soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla, Spain, Saturday April 3, 2021. The game is the rescheduled final of the 2019-2020 competition which was originally postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Real Sociedad wins 2020 Copa del Rey; 2021 final in 2 weeks

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Atlético’s faltering title bid faces tough test at Sevilla

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

People line up outside a club to be screened for the coronavirus ahead of a music concert in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Five thousand music lovers are set to attend a rock concert in Barcelona on Saturday after passing a same-day COVID-19 screening to test its effectiveness in preventing outbreaks of the virus at large cultural events. The show by Spanish rock group Love of Lesbian has the special permission of Spanish health authorities. While the rest of the country is limited to gatherings of no more than four people in closed spaces, the concertgoers will be able to mix freely while wearing face masks. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

5,000 attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen

By JOSEPH WILSON and HERNÁN MUÑOZ - Associated Press

Barcelona's Sergino Dest celebrates with Lionel Messi scoring his side's 3rd goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena stadium in San Sebastian, Spain, Sunday, March. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Dest, Sargent part of US team prepping for dizzying stretch

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

PSG's Neymar, right, is challenged by Marseille's Alvaro during the French League One soccer match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

PSG needs Neymar return to boost its fading title defense

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Barcelona's Oscar Mingueza, center left, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Huesca at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, March 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi ties Xavi’s record as Barcelona cuts Atlético’s lead

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema kicks the ball next to Elche's Dani Calvo during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Elche at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Benzema brace gives Madrid 2-1 win, Atlético held at Getafe

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after a missed a penalty shot during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Koeman hopes his new-look Barcelona convinces Messi to stay

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 10, 2021 file photo Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after a missed a penalty shot during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2005. The two greatest players of the current generation were both eliminated from the competition this week. Messi scored a goal but missed a penalty as Barcelona was eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldo and his Juventus teammates were ousted by Porto the night before. Ronaldo has won five Champions League titles in his career. Messi has won four. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Quarterfinal streak ends as Messi, Ronaldo both eliminated

By KEN MAGUIRE - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal with Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

PSG draws 1-1 with wasteful Barcelona to reach CL quarters

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Joan Laporta celebrates his victory after elections at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 7, 2021. Joan Laporta has been elected Barcelona's president on Sunday, inheriting a club mired in debt and facing daunting problems that include the possible departure of Messi when his contract ends at the end of the season. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Jordi Alba, left, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and FC Barcelona at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Time-traveler Messi sets up goals in Barça 2-0 win v Osasuna

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's head coach Ronald Koeman stands by the touchline during the the Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Koeman transforms Barcelona amid club chaos, elections

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite, center, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the the Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

EU’s court deals setback to Barcelona, Madrid in tax case

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele, 2nd right, attempts a shot at goal during the the Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona rallies late, returns to Copa del Rey final

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2019, file photo, President of FC Barcelona Josep Bartomeu pauses during and interview with the Associated Press at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish police entered Barcelona's stadium on Monday March 1, 2021 and detained some people in a search and seize operation related to an investigation into club officials. The operation was related to last year's &quot;Barçagate,&quot; in which club officials were accused of launching a smear campaign against current and former players who were critical of the club and then-president Josep Maria Bartomeu. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

Bartomeu provisionally set free after spending night in jail

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores from a penalty kick, during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Police detain former Barcelona president in search operation

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Sevilla's Rakitic and Suso and Barcelona's Messi fight for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Sevilla and Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain, Saturday Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Messi scores, assists in Barcelona 2-0 win at Sevilla

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi tries a shoot during a Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal soccer match between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville , Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Barcelona faces Sevilla in league-cup doubleheader

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press