By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Messi's Retirement Timeline: Scaloni and Cassano Offer Clarity Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirms Messi's retirement is his own decision. Antonio Cassano shares that Messi told him he feels capabl
World Cup 2026: Five Teenagers Ready to Challenge Messi and Mbappé
The 2026 World Cup features 22 teenage players across 48 squads. Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora, at 17, is the youngest. Brazil's Endrick
Goals Brings Smart Progression but Can't Match EA FC 26's Fluid Gameplay
Goals impresses with a player-friendly progression system and clean menus, but its rigid passing and dribbling can't compete with EA FC 26's
EA Sports Confirms College Football 27 Release Date and Cover Athletes
EA Sports has set July 9, 2026, as the global release date for College Football 27. The Standard Edition cover features Miami's Malachi Tone
Giant Messi Statue in Kolkata Dismantled Over Safety Fears
A 21-meter statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata was urgently dismantled after structural concerns. Engineers found the iron and fiberglass monu
FIFA Greenlights Pochettino's Laptop Use During World Cup Water Breaks
FIFA has ruled that USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino's laptop-based tactical adjustments during water breaks are legal. The ruling, confirm
World Cup 2026 Parking in Los Angeles Hits $300 as Fans Face Steep Costs
Parking at SoFi Stadium for the 2026 World Cup costs between $151 and $300, with the cheapest spots over a mile away. LA Metro offers a $1.7
2026 World Cup VAR Overhaul: What Latino Fans Should Know About New Rules
The 2026 World Cup introduces VAR reviews for corner kicks and second yellow cards. Countdown clocks for goal-kicks and throw-ins aim to cut
Supercomputer Gives Mexico 87.6% Chance to Reach 2026 World Cup Knockouts
Mexico leads co-hosts with an 87.61% probability of reaching the round of 32. The US has a slight edge in winning the final at 1.21%. Canada
Mitchell Robinson's Status Uncertain as Knicks Face Spurs in NBA Finals
Mitchell Robinson's fractured fifth metacarpal has left his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals in doubt. The Knicks center skipped media ob
Three Surprise Teams That Could Shake Up the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Uruguay are the top dark horses for the 2026 World Cup. Each brings a unique blend of talent, tactics, and momentu
World Cup Veterans with Five Appearances Face the Same Modern Challenge
Players with five World Cup appearances share a common hurdle: adapting to the speed of today's game. Mexico's Rafael Márquez and Guillermo