By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Cruz Azul's top ratings in EA Sports FC 27: Paradela, Ditta, and Lira lead
EA Sports FC 27 has released Cruz Azul's player ratings, with José Paradela, Willer Ditta, and Erik Lira leading at 77 overall. The reigning
EA Sports FC 27 Chivas ratings: Alvarado leads, Rangel and Romo follow
EA Sports FC 27 reveals Chivas player ratings, with Roberto Alvarado leading at 78 overall. Raúl Rangel and Luis Romo follow, while young ta
Barcelona vs Athletic Club: LaLiga opener preview, odds, injuries, and AI pick
Barcelona faces Athletic Club in a postponed LaLiga fixture after a 5-0 win over Elche. Athletic Club is missing four starters, while Barcel
Barça seeks urgent talks with Atlético over Julián Álvarez as transfer window nears close
FC Barcelona has asked Atlético de Madrid for an urgent meeting to discuss a late move for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez. Meanwhile, Arse
Manchester United's top earners: Rashford and Fernandes lead the wage list
Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes top Manchester United's wage bill for the 2026/27 season. The club's payroll reflects a mix of academy g
Barcelona's 2026/27 wage bill: Rodri and Lamine Yamal top the list
Rodri and Lamine Yamal are Barcelona's top earners at €31.25M gross annually. Raphinha, Koundé, and De Jong round out the top five. The club
The billionaires who own the NFL in 2026: Walton leads with $126B
Rob Walton tops the NFL's richest owners with a $126 billion fortune. Stanley Kroenke and David Tepper follow with billions in stadium inves
Jenni Hermoso leaves Tigres Femenil, eyes return to Spain
Jenni Hermoso has ended her two-year stint with Tigres Femenil after claiming the Clausura 2025 Liga MX Femenil title. The Spanish forward i
Leagues Cup home advantage stays in the US, even for top Liga MX clubs
Despite earning home rights via Concacaf rankings, América and Toluca must host Leagues Cup knockout matches in the US. All knockout games a
Messi tops EA Sports FC 27 MLS ratings as Inter Miami dominates
Lionel Messi tops the EA Sports FC 27 MLS ratings with an 89 overall. Inter Miami places three players in the top five, while Lewandowski an
Premier League clubs circle Julián Álvarez as City targets Bellingham
Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing major bids for Julián Álvarez, while Manchester City targets Jude Bellingham and Frenkie de Jong. Real Mad
Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Monterrey faces Chicago, América meets Columbus
The Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals are set for August 25-26. Monterrey is the only Liga MX side playing a true away game, facing Chicago Fir