By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Data Analytics Overruled Vinicius Jr. for Brazil's Crucial Penalty Against Norway
Brazil's World Cup exit against Norway was marked by a controversial penalty decision. Coach Carlo Ancelotti relied on a year-long data matr
Julián Quiñones Shines as Mexico Falls to England in World Cup Classic
Mexico's historic 2026 World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 round of 16 loss to England at Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones led with an 8/10 r
FIFA Lifts Balogun's Red Card After Trump-Infantino Call, Sparking Outrage in Belgium
FIFA used Article 27 of its disciplinary code to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the US-Belgium match. The decision followed
Messi Shuts Down Romance Rumors with Reporter Sofi Martínez in Miami
After Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in Miami, Lionel Messi directly addressed and dismissed online rumors about a romance with rep
British World Cup Fan Found in Barcelona After 10-Day Bar Crawl Without Phone
A 65-year-old British World Cup fan, Michael Hewitt, sparked an international search after vanishing during a layover in Barcelona. He was f
Cristiano Ronaldo's Forbidden Foods: The Diet Behind His World Cup Longevity
Cristiano Ronaldo's elite performance at 41 relies on a diet that bans sugar, dairy, alcohol, and processed foods. His chef-designed plan pr
Mexico's Pre-Match Mind Games: How Fans Disrupted England's World Cup Prep
Hundreds of Mexican fans gathered outside England's hotel in Mexico City, armed with drums and fireworks, to unsettle the team before kickof
Patriots Rookie's Legal Trouble Could Open Door for Free Agent Edge Rushers
Patriots seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins is dealing with an assault charge, with a court date set for August 28. The legal situatio
Mexico vs. England Kickoff Time Stays at 6 PM After Security Scare
FIFA nearly moved Mexico's Round of 16 match against England six hours earlier due to security worries after four fans died celebrating El T
Hollywood Stars Turn the 2026 World Cup into a Spectacle Beyond the Pitch
The 2026 World Cup is drawing Hollywood's biggest names to VIP stands across the U.S., from Shakira to Brad Pitt. This fusion of sports and
Camila Morrone's Argentine Heart Beats for Messi at the 2026 World Cup
Camila Morrone attended the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, proudly supporting Argentina. She aims to meet Lionel Messi, her ultimate idol. Her so
Houston's Elite Watch Spots for Mexico vs. England at the 2026 World Cup
Houston transforms into a massive fan zone for Mexico vs. England at the 2026 World Cup. From Pitch 25's giant screens to Hugh O'Conor's aut