By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Gabriela Moura Sends Heartfelt Message to Brazil After World Cup Draw
Brazil opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium. Model Gabriela Moura used her platform to express
Chicharito passes iconic number 14 jersey to La Hormiga González for Mexico
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández has passed his iconic number 14 jersey to young striker Armando 'La Hormiga' González. The emotional video, se
GoFundMe for Knicks fan's dog killed by LAPD surpasses $115,000
A GoFundMe campaign for Jameson, a dog killed by LAPD during a Knicks championship celebration in Canoga Park, has raised over $115,000. The
Jameis Winston brings live goat to World Cup in bizarre Messi tribute
NFL star Jameis Winston showed up at the World Cup in Kansas City with a live goat dressed in an Argentina jersey with Messi's number 10. Th
Messi's Hat Trick Powers Argentina Past Algeria in World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup opener. At 38, he proved his elite form remains in
Argentina Fan Arrested After Times Square Brawl with Algeria Supporters
An Argentina fan was arrested by NYPD after a bare-knuckle brawl with Algeria supporters in Times Square. The clash occurred hours before th
Messi Opens Up About Emotional World Cup Goal Celebration: 'I Went Through Difficult Days'
Lionel Messi broke down in tears after scoring Argentina's opening goal against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup. He later revealed the emotion
Merlin the Duck: Mexico City's Unofficial World Cup Mascot Wins Hearts
Merlin, a two-year-old duck, has become an unofficial World Cup mascot in Mexico City, parading in a tricolor jersey. He enjoys local favori
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's Vozinha, Endrick, and Neymar Dominate Instagram Growth
Cape Verde's Vozinha gained over 8.3 million Instagram followers after a flawless performance against Spain. Young Brazilian star Endrick an
Cape Verde's Vozinha Goes Viral After Holding Spain to a World Cup Draw
Cape Verde captain Vozinha stopped Spain with seven saves in a historic 0-0 World Cup draw. The 40-year-old free agent gained over 8 million
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera allegedly scammed out of $1 million in fake Orlando project
Mariano Rivera, the iconic Yankees closer, was allegedly defrauded of $1 million by a Florida man promoting a fake entertainment complex cal
Houston Fan Fest Offers Free Meetups with US Soccer Icons During World Cup
Houston Fan Fest offers free public meetups with US soccer legends Clint Dempsey, Cobi Jones, and Jozy Altidore. The events run from June 19