By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Cruz Azul's Transfer Window Pressure: Moving Fernández and Escobar Is Key
Cruz Azul faces a tight deadline to transfer Gabriel 'Toro' Fernández and Juan Escobar. Retaining them blocks new signings and strains the b
Liga MX's Most Valuable Players: Armando González Leads Summer 2026 Market
Chivas de Guadalajara's Armando González tops Liga MX's market value list at €15 million. Five Mexican players lead the elite tier, with the
Gilberto Mora's World Cup Dilemma: How Mexico's Teen Prodigy Fits into Aguirre's Plans
Gilberto Mora's groin injury opened the door for Álvaro Fidalgo and Brian Gutiérrez to cement their roles in Mexico's midfield. Now Aguirre
EA FC 26 Simulation Picks Spain to Win 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal as Top Scorer
EA Sports FC 26 simulations predict Spain will win the 2026 World Cup, echoing their 2010 triumph after a Euro victory. Lamine Yamal is proj
Sophie Cunningham's Social Nod to Fernando Mendoza Highlights a Big Week for the Raiders Rookie
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham liked a social media post celebrating Las Vegas Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza's graduation from UC B
Sophie Cunningham's Adidas Yoga Pants Spark Fan Frenzy and Fever Playoff Hopes
Sophie Cunningham's Adidas yoga pants campaign ignites social media buzz. The Indiana Fever guard balances style and grit as her team pushes
Why Messi Sat Out Argentina's Win Over Honduras in Texas
Lionel Messi remained on the bench for Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras in Texas, still recovering from an injury. Lautaro Martínez and
2026 World Cup to Bring $3.3 Billion and 26,000 Jobs to NY and NJ
The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate $3.3 billion in economic impact for New York and New Jersey. Over 26,000 jobs will be created, w
2026 World Cup in US Could Cost Latino Fans Up to $10,000 Per Person
Resale tickets for the 2026 World Cup in the US range from $300 to $1,800 per match. Hotel prices near stadiums have surged up to 457% in ci
Houston's NRG Park Enters Full Lockdown for World Cup Security
Houston's NRG Park is under a full lockdown for the World Cup, with strict perimeter zones and vehicle restrictions. Local and federal agenc
World Cup 2026: Latino Fans Drive US Interest While Mainstream Stays Cool
Only 28% of US adults plan to follow the 2026 World Cup, but 54% of immigrants and 42% of Latinos are eager viewers. The tournament highligh
FBI Warns Latino Fans: World Cup 2026 Ticket Scams Surge Ahead of Tournament
Cybercriminals are cloning official FIFA websites to sell fake World Cup 2026 tickets and steal personal data. The FBI warns fans to only bu