By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Cruz Azul Leads Betting Lines for Liga MX Final Against Pumas UNAM
Cruz Azul enters the Liga MX final first leg as the betting favorite at -141 odds. Despite this, championship odds are dead even with Pumas
How to Find Messi and the Rarest Stickers in the 2026 Panini World Cup Album
The 2026 Panini World Cup album has 980 stickers, with rare parallels and high-demand players like Messi. Collectors use tracking tools and
Cruz Azul's Referee Swap Request Rejected by Liga MX Ahead of Final
Cruz Azul's attempt to replace referee Daniel Quintero Huitrón for the second leg of the Liga MX final was firmly rejected by the FMF Refere
Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson: Height Difference and Romance Go Public
Cooper Flagg and Duke center Arianna Roberson went public with their romance during a Turks and Caicos vacation. The couple's 5-inch height
Sophie Cunningham's Tunnel Look Steals Spotlight in Fever Win Over Portland
Sophie Cunningham's pregame outfit in all-black faux leather went viral before the Indiana Fever's 90-73 win over the Portland Fire. The vet
LeBron James and JuJu Watkins Drop 'Silver Linings' Sneakers After Injury-Plagued Seasons
LeBron James and USC's JuJu Watkins debut the Nike Silver Linings sneakers on May 27. The shoe combines React cushioning with floral details
Gilberto Mora's World Cup Pressure: Guardado Warns of the 'Landmine' Ahead
Mexican legend Andrés Guardado cautions that 17-year-old Gilberto Mora could face a psychological 'landmine' at the 2026 World Cup. He urges
Sophie Cunningham's Business Look Steals the Show Before 17-Point Game
Sophie Cunningham arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a sleek business ensemble, sparking online buzz. She then scored 17 points to lead the
Lionel Messi's Signed 2015 Panini Card with Boot Relic Sells for Over $550K
A signed 2015 Panini Flawless card with a piece of Messi's match-worn boot sold for over $550,000 at Heritage Auctions. The card, numbered 1
Messi vs. Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup: How Argentina and Portugal Could Meet
The 2026 World Cup could feature a historic Messi vs. Ronaldo clash in the quarterfinals in Kansas City or earlier in Dallas. Neymar's retur
Panini Brings Its World Cup 2026 Sticker Swap to Los Angeles and Beyond
Panini's Mobile Tour hits Los Angeles with free 2026 World Cup albums and trading events. Stops include Six Flags Magic Mountain and San Die
Cruz Azul Returns to Ciudad de los Deportes for Liga MX Final First Leg vs. Pumas
Cruz Azul will host the first leg of the Liga MX final against Pumas at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, leaving their tempora