By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Norway's World Cup Exit: $20 Million Prize and a Historic Upset Over Brazil
Norway's World Cup journey ended in a 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the quarterfinals. The Norwegian federation will receive $20 million
LeBron James' $37M Beverly Hills Mansion Nears Completion Amid Free Agency Rumors
LeBron James' Beverly Hills mansion is nearing completion after a $37 million land purchase in 2020. Aerial images reveal a massive circular
Julián Quiñones' $200 Million Release Clause: Can Chelsea or Aston Villa Afford Him?
Mexican forward Julián Quiñones scored four goals at the 2026 World Cup, drawing interest from Chelsea and Aston Villa. But his Saudi club A
Lamine Yamal's Full Name: A Tribute to the Neighbors Who Helped His Family
Lamine Yamal's full name, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, pays tribute to two family friends who helped his parents financially when he was bor
Julián Álvarez to Arsenal: The Blockbuster Move That Could Reshape the Premier League
Arsenal is pushing to sign Julián Álvarez from Atletico Madrid in a deal that could top £100 million. Atletico's refusal to sell to Barcelon
Cape Verde's Vozinha Nears Historic $17M Brand Deal After World Cup Surge
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha's World Cup heroics have driven his brand valuation to $17 million. He is now close to signing a historic co
France vs Spain: World Cup Semifinal Preview, Lineups, and Tactical Breakdown
France and Spain meet in the World Cup semifinal on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Both teams are at full strength, with Kylian Mbappé c
Migrant Force Conquers the 2026 World Cup: A New Era for National Teams
The 2026 World Cup highlights the transformative power of migration in soccer, with stars like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams representing d
Tim Hardaway Sr. Says Tyler Herro Never Embraced Heat Culture After Bam Adebayo Fallout
Tim Hardaway Sr. says Tyler Herro was never fully committed to Heat Culture. The criticism follows reports of a physical altercation between
EA FC 26 Patch Targets Ultimate Team Stability and Career Mode Audio Fixes
EA Sports has deployed a critical patch for EA FC 26, addressing server disconnects in Ultimate Team and menu navigation issues. The update
Cape Verde's Vozinha Inspires New Sea Slug Species After World Cup Heroics
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha's historic World Cup run, including a 0-0 draw against Spain, inspired Spanish researcher Jesús Ortea to nam
World Cup Final Halftime Show Tickets: From $8,500 to $32,500 for Shakira and BTS
The 2026 World Cup final will debut a Super Bowl-style halftime show with Shakira, BTS, Madonna, and Justin Bieber. Tickets at MetLife Stadi