By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Atlético de Madrid vs Manchester United: Champions League preview
Atlético de Madrid welcome Manchester United to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a key Champions League clash. Simeone's side are on a four-m
Desert Storm Traps 70 Runners at Moab 240 Ultramarathon
A sudden desert storm trapped 70 runners at the Moab 240 ultramarathon in Utah. Emergency crews rescued all participants overnight. No serio
Chivas' $11M midfield signings struggle to make an impact in Liga MX
Chivas spent $11 million on midfielders Jordan Carrillo and Kevin Castañeda, but neither has registered a goal or assist in the Apertura. Bo
Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut: a lesson in accountability
Fernando Mendoza completed 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards in his NFL debut with the Raiders. He regrets not hitting an open receiver on a fourth
Club América's five-match gauntlet after Monterrey draw
Club América held on to first place with a 1-1 draw against Rayados. Santiago Bueno scored the equalizer, but Miguel Borja saw red. Next up:
Sophie Cunningham fires back at critics as she enters WNBA free agency
Sophie Cunningham hit back at a column calling for her exit from the Indiana Fever. The veteran guard enters free agency after a season of e
Lizbeth Ovalle's scorpion kick wins FIFA Marta Award, goes viral again
Lizbeth Ovalle's scorpion kick for Tigres Femenil won the 2025 FIFA Marta Award. The clip resurfaced online, drawing new fans and Puskás com
Vinícius Jr. faces suspension after red card in Real Madrid win
Vinícius Jr. was sent off during Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Villarreal after VAR spotted a hair pull. He faces a multi-match ban that could
Messi's Next Chapter: 10 Young Stars He's Backing to Lead Football
Lionel Messi has partnered with Adidas to reveal his latest list of ten young footballers poised to define the sport's future. The selection
Cristiano Ronaldo set to rejoin Portugal for November Nations League
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to rejoin Portugal's squad for November's UEFA Nations League matches. Federation president Pedro Proença conf
How NFL stadiums turn leftover food into community meals and compost
Each NFL game leaves behind about 5,000 pounds of food. Through NFL Green and local nonprofits, much of it becomes meals for vulnerable comm
Rafa Márquez's winless start with Mexico raises urgent questions
Rafa Márquez has yet to win in four matches as Mexico's head coach, with losses to the US and Chile. Injuries to key attackers and defensive