By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Lionel Messi's final match likely set for May 2028 with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi's final club match is projected for late May 2028, when his Inter Miami contract expires. MLS's switch to a European calendar m
Drake Loses $1.5 Million Bet on Argentina in 2026 World Cup Final Against Spain
Drake lost $1.5 million betting on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Ferran Torres' extra-time goal sealed the defeat, re
EA Sports Predicts Spain as 2026 World Cup Champion, Extending Five-Tournament Streak
EA Sports FC has correctly predicted the 2026 World Cup champion, Spain, extending its streak to five tournaments. Spain's defense conceded
Spain's 2026 World Cup Victory Celebrated by Rosalía, Bardem, and Ester Expósito
Javier Bardem joined Spain's squad on the pitch after their World Cup final win over Argentina. Rosalía, Ester Expósito, and other Spanish s
World Cup 2026: The Players Who Defined the Tournament On and Off the Pitch
World Cup 2026 saw players like Guillermo Ochoa, Santiago Giménez, and Rodrigo De Paul become icons beyond the scoreboard. Their style, cele
Messi's Miami Purchase Drives Cipriani Residences to 80% Sales, Reshapes Brickell Market
Lionel Messi bought four units at Cipriani Residences Miami, triggering a sales rush that pushed the building past 80% capacity. The 950-foo
Why Argentina Became Football's Most Polarizing National Team
Argentina's blend of elite skill and aggressive gamesmanship has made it football's most hated team. Decades of rivalries with Brazil, Engla
Argentina's Defeat to Spain in World Cup Final Marred by Controversial Gesture
Argentina players faced backlash after turning their backs during Spain's World Cup trophy ceremony. The gesture, along with a post-match co
Leandro Paredes Clashes with Gavi and Eric García After Spain's World Cup Final Win
Leandro Paredes erupted in a physical and verbal clash with Gavi and Eric García after Spain's 1-0 World Cup final win. Lionel Scaloni rushe
Spain's World Cup Win Draws Hollywood, Music Icons to MetLife Stadium
The 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium drew A-listers like Timothée Chalamet, Matt Damon, and Mick Jagger. Spain's triumph was celebrat
Spain's Marc Cucurella Buried a Coin on the Pitch Before the 2026 World Cup Final — Here's Why
Before the 2026 World Cup final, Marc Cucurella buried a coin in the MetLife Stadium turf, following a ritual started by Joan Capdevila in 2
Haaland's World Cup Run Puts Mbappé on Notice at Real Madrid
Erling Haaland's dominant World Cup showing with Norway has intensified pressure on Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid. Transfer rumors linking Ha