By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Cape Verde's World Cup Run: How a Tiny Archipelago Shocked Spain and Uruguay
Cape Verde held Spain and Uruguay to historic draws at the 2026 World Cup. The team, built largely from players recruited via LinkedIn and s
Mexico's Worst Defeats: From the Aztecazo to the 7-0 Chile Humiliation
Mexico's El Tri has suffered historic defeats that shook its Concacaf dominance. From the 7-0 loss to Chile in 2016 to the Aztecazo against
Tragic Death of Latino World Cup Security Guard Near SoFi Stadium
Aaron Avery, a 22-year-old security guard, died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while walking home from his second shift at t
Angel Reese's Record-Breaking Season Gets a Pink Rolls-Royce Exclamation
Angel Reese became the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000 career rebounds, doing so in just 79 games. She celebrated the milestone with a cu
Science Ranks the Most Handsome Players of the 2026 World Cup: An Argentine Leads
Rodrigo De Paul tops a beauty ranking based on facial symmetry, scoring 74.18%. Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke follow, while Cristiano Ronaldo
FIFA Sets Record $871 Million Prize Pool for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced a record $871 million prize pool for the 2026 World Cup, a 15% increase from Qatar 2022. Every qualified team receives $1
New York Braces for Severe Storms as World Cup Crowds Flood the Region
Severe thunderstorms with gusts up to 50 mph are forecast for New York and New Jersey, complicating World Cup logistics. Mayor Mamdani urges
Mbappé Weighs In on Messi vs. Ronaldo Debate Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Kylian Mbappé says Messi and Ronaldo are still ahead of him in football greatness. The French star spoke ahead of his second World Cup match
Erling Haaland's 6,000-Calorie Diet: Organ Meats, Raw Milk, and the 'Android' Fuel
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland follows a 6,000-calorie daily diet centered on organ meats, raw milk, and green shakes. His personal
World Cup Rituals: How Superstitions Shape the Beautiful Game Across the Americas
World Cup superstitions are more than quirks—they're psychological anchors. Argentina's squad swears by communal asados and specific hotel r
World Cup Fever: How the Tournament Reshapes Identity and Behavior
The World Cup acts as a psychological catalyst, reshaping national identity and behavior. Shared rituals like chanting trigger identity fusi
Sabor & Seoul: How Fútbol United Mexican and South Korean Fans in LA
Sabor & Seoul brought together Mexican and South Korean fans for a fútbol watch party in LA. The event featured DJ sets, face painting, and