By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Women's soccer transfer records tumble as clubs invest big
Women's soccer is seeing record transfer fees, with Grace Geyoro's move to London City Lionesses topping the list. Latin American stars like
Leagues Cup 2026 final: Toluca and Monterrey meet as Liga MX owns the podium
Toluca and Monterrey will play for the Leagues Cup 2026 title in Houston on September 6. Club León and Club América face off for third place
Julián Álvarez stays at Atlético, but Barça's winter pursuit is far from over
Julián Álvarez stays at Atlético Madrid after the summer window closed, having told Arsenal he'd only leave for Barcelona. Barça is now prep
Mbappé's goals vs. Yamal's magic: the 2026 Ballon d'Or dilemma
Mbappé leads with 42 goals and a World Cup Golden Boot. Yamal counters with 24 goals, 18 assists, and a World Cup trophy with Spain. Voters
EA FC 27's new hub and monetization shift redefine the beautiful game
EA FC 27 launches early access on September 18, introducing The Grounds hub while Ultimate Team's monetization deepens. Veteran players grap
EA FC 27 ratings backlash: Ronaldo and Díaz hit with controversial downgrades
EA FC 27's Ultimate Team ratings have ignited global backlash. Luis Díaz lost six pace points despite 26 goals and 23 assists, while Cristia
Leagues Cup 2026 prize money: winners take $2 million, but the real reward is continental glory
The 2026 Leagues Cup winner will receive $2 million, while the runner-up gets $1 million. Every participating club earns $100,000 per match
The price of glory: soccer's most expensive transfers and what they bought
Neymar's 222 million euro transfer remains the most expensive in sports history. But big fees don't always guarantee trophies. We rank the p
Cruz Azul's Joao Pedro deal collapses after double injury blow
Cruz Azul's bid to sign Italian forward Joao Pedro fell through after both he and prospect Amaury Morales suffered injuries on consecutive d
Messi's exit and Paredes' ban shake Argentina's national team
Leandro Paredes is reconsidering his Argentina future after a 10-match FIFA suspension. Messi's retirement has triggered a squad overhaul. C
Sophie Cunningham opens up about why dating is tough for a WNBA star
Sophie Cunningham revealed on a podcast why she rarely gets asked out, citing her imposing presence and direct personality. The WNBA star al
Enzo Fernández joins Manchester City in record £125m move
Manchester City has completed a record £125 million transfer for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea. The World Cup winner reun