By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Julián Quiñones' $200 Million Release Clause Blocks Premier League Move
Julián Quiñones scored four goals at the 2026 World Cup, matching Mexican legends. Premier League clubs Chelsea and Aston Villa are interest
Cape Verde's Vozinha and the World Cup Stars Reshaping Their Futures
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's Instagram exploded from 50K to 28M after the World Cup. Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez scored three goals in h
Lamine Yamal Leads Spain to 2026 World Cup Final, Cementing His Choice of La Roja
Lamine Yamal has guided Spain to the 2026 World Cup final, validating his choice to represent La Roja over Morocco. The 18-year-old Barcelon
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Contract: Inside the $80 Million Annual Deal
Messi's guaranteed 2026 salary with Inter Miami is $28.3 million, but profit-sharing from Apple TV and Adidas pushes his annual earnings to
Argentina to Wear Blue Kit Against England in 2026 World Cup Semifinal
Argentina will wear its dark blue kit against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, following FIFA's approval. The move recalls historic
World Cup 2026 Coaches Who Look Like Hollywood Stars: A Viral Trend
Mauricio Pochettino's resemblance to Russell Crowe leads viral comparisons among World Cup 2026 coaches. Murat Yakin and Aliou Cissé also dr
World Cup 2026 Final in Central Park: Free Tickets via Global Citizen
New York City will transform Central Park's Great Lawn into a massive viewing party for the 2026 World Cup final. Free tickets are available
ESPY Awards 2026: Presenters, Attendees, and How to Watch the New York Ceremony
The 24th ESPY Awards take place in New York City's Upper West Side on July 15. Hosted by SNL's Marcello Hernández, the ceremony features pre
ESPYs 2026: Knicks, Brunson, and A'ja Wilson Lead the Nominees
The 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by Marcello Hernandez, air live on ABC. The New York Knicks lead after ending a 53-year championship drought. J
The Backbone of a Legend: Celia Cuccittini's Sacrifices for Messi's Dream
Celia Cuccittini, Lionel Messi's mother, balanced cleaning and manufacturing jobs to sustain her son's football dream in Rosario. Her sacrif
Bad Bunny's Rimas Sports Bets Big on Colombian Motorsport Talent
Bad Bunny's agency Rimas Sports now represents three top Colombian drivers: Juan Pablo Montoya, Tatiana Calderón, and Sebastián Montoya. The
Marcello Hernández to Host 2026 ESPYs in New York, a Milestone for Latino Representation
Comedian and former college soccer player Marcello Hernández will host the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City on July 15. The ceremony return