By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
EA FC 26 Offers Free 92 OVR Neymar: How to Unlock Him
EA FC 26's Journey of Nations South America objectives let you unlock a free 92 OVR Neymar. Complete the Favela Flair challenge by scoring w
Rodrigo Aguirre Reaches Personal Terms with Boca Juniors, Tigres Transfer Nears
Rodrigo Aguirre has agreed personal terms with Boca Juniors to join the Argentine club this summer. The Uruguayan forward would replace Edin
The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race: A Historic Clash of Titans
Lionel Messi's six goals in the group stage put him atop the Golden Boot race. Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Vinicius Jr. are close beh
Messi's Selfless Call: Why He Chose the Bench Against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi chose to start on the bench against Jordan in the 2026 World Cup, prioritizing his teammates' playing time. Manager Scaloni con
FIFA Names Best Group Stage Goals: Messi and Mbappé In, Ronaldo Out
FIFA released its shortlist for the best goals of the 2026 World Cup group stage, featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, an
World Cup 2026 Ticket Scams Drain Latino Family Savings on Secondary Market
Secondary ticket markets for the 2026 World Cup are defrauding Latino families who pooled savings for matches. Language barriers and lack of
Messi's World Cup Mania: Argentina Fans Turn Dallas Into a Sea of Sky Blue and White
Argentina supporters are pouring into Dallas for the 2026 World Cup, spending up to $100,000 and traveling thousands of miles. The city has
Inside Lionel Messi's Diet and Training: The Discipline Behind His Elite Longevity
Lionel Messi's elite performance relies on a rigorous diet and training plan designed by specialists. Since 2014, he eliminated processed fo
LeBron James Trade Rumors: Lakers Eye Jarrett Allen in Potential Sign-and-Swap
The Lakers are reportedly willing to execute a sign-and-trade sending LeBron James to Cleveland for center Jarrett Allen. The move would add
2026 World Cup Round of 16 Bracket Set: Latin American Teams Face High Stakes
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 bracket is locked, featuring co-host Mexico, defending champion Argentina, and Colombia. The knockout stage k
Spain and Uruguay Clash in Guadalajara for World Cup Group H Survival
Spain leads Group H with four points, seeking a win to secure top spot and avoid Argentina in the round of 32. Uruguay, with only two points
USMNT's Knockout Stage Curse: Can They Finally Break Through in 2026?
The USMNT has only secured two wins in a single World Cup twice in history, in 1930 and 2002. Their sole knockout-stage victory came against