By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Messi vs. Ronaldo LEGO Showdown: Which Giant Statue Builds Better?
LEGO released massive 2-in-1 statues of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the 2026 World Cup. Each set has over 850 pieces and offers t
Endrick's Future at Real Madrid: From Loan Star to Key Rotation Piece
Real Madrid has informed Endrick he will remain with the first team next season, with no further loans. After a standout stint at Olympique
Lakers Face Uphill Battle in Game 6 Against Resilient Rockets Without Luka Doncic
The Lakers are 3.5-point underdogs for Game 6 despite leading the Rockets 3-2. Luka Doncic remains out with a hamstring injury, while Housto
Real Madrid's Mbappé-Vinícius Jr. Dilemma: Can Two Stars Share the Same Space?
Real Madrid's season has unraveled amid a tactical clash between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. Both prefer the left wing, creating cong
Messi's 2016 Chosen Ones: Where Are They Now?
In 2016, Messi handpicked 10 rising stars as his successors. Some became captains and champions; others faded from the elite. Here's what ha
Inter Milan Targets Nico Paz, But Real Madrid Holds the Cards
Inter Milan has identified Nico Paz as its main transfer target for the upcoming season. Real Madrid plans to trigger its buy-back option on
Panini 2026 World Cup Album: 980 Stickers in the Biggest Edition Ever
Panini's 2026 World Cup album sets a record with 980 stickers across 112 pages. 68 special stickers highlight stars like Messi and Lamine Ya
Adidas Unveils 2026 World Cup Pet Jerseys for Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia
Adidas has released a 2026 World Cup pet jersey collection for dogs and cats, featuring Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Japan. The kits rep
The Six Greatest Football Matches That Defined the Beautiful Game
The recent PSG vs Bayern thriller reignites debates about football's greatest games. From Messi's coronation in Qatar to Neymar's Santos sho
LeBron James Fires Back at Jabari Smith Jr. After Lakers' Game 5 Loss to Rockets
LeBron James dismissed Jabari Smith Jr.'s remarks after the Lakers' 99-93 loss to the Rockets. Houston's young core, led by Smith Jr. and Al
FIFA's New 'Vinicius Jr. Rule' Targets Mouth-Covering at 2026 World Cup
FIFA and IFAB have approved a new regulation for the 2026 World Cup that lets referees expel players who cover their mouths during arguments
Diego Pavia: The Paraguayan-American QB Bringing Latino Grit to the Ravens
Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist from Vanderbilt, signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. The 24-year-old quarterback, b