By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Luis Díaz Sends a Clear Message to Portugal: 'They Have to Kill Us to Win'
Colombia faces Portugal in a high-stakes Group K finale at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Luis Díaz warns the European side they must give ever
Argentina Unveils 85-Foot Messi Statue as Captain Chases World Cup History
An 85-foot steel statue of Lionel Messi was unveiled in Cutral Có, Patagonia, to mark his 39th birthday. The tribute comes as Messi leads Ar
Brazil vs. Japan in Houston: A World Cup Round of 32 Clash with Latin American Flair
Brazil and Japan meet in Houston for a Round of 32 World Cup match. Brazil topped Group C with stars like Vinícius Júnior. Houston cements i
Lionel Messi Earns Two 2026 ESPY Nominations Amid Historic World Cup Run
Lionel Messi has been nominated for Best Male Athlete and Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards. The Argentine star is competing agains
2026 World Cup Food Prices: How to Eat Well Without Breaking the Bank
World Cup 2026 food prices are shocking fans, with $25 beers in Mexico City and $34 lobster rolls in Kansas City. But savvy attendees can fi
Mexican Hospitality at the 2026 World Cup: A Tradition of Welcoming the World
Mexican fans are transforming the 2026 World Cup into a global fiesta of inclusion. Foreign visitors become friends through shared meals, ch
The 1994 Mexico-Ireland World Cup Match That Changed Soccer Forever
The 1994 Mexico vs. Ireland World Cup match in Orlando saw temperatures exceed 43°C, causing over 100 fans to collapse. This chaos led to ne
Extreme Heat Threatens Players and Fans at 2026 World Cup in U.S. Cities
The 2026 World Cup faces unprecedented heat risks, with forecasts of temperatures exceeding 35°C in several U.S. stadiums. Health authoritie
Barcelona Eyes Julián Álvarez: Five Players Who Could Be Traded
Julián Álvarez has publicly asked Atlético de Madrid for a transfer to join FC Barcelona. After a €100 million cash bid was rejected, Barcel
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham's Stalker Arrested After Months of Threats
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is living in fear after a 48-year-old man was arrested for stalking and intimidation. Kevin Singh alle
Venezuela Earthquakes Leave Athletes Desperately Searching for Missing Families
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction. A luxury hotel in La Guaira collapsed, trapping r
Chiefs' Golden Years: Travis Kelce's Physical Evolution Over 14 Seasons
The Kansas City Chiefs shared a side-by-side comparison of Travis Kelce from his rookie year to his 14th season, sparking fan reactions. Kel