By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Messi's neck slap under MLS review after Inter Miami draw
Lionel Messi made contact with Quinn Sullivan's neck during a late-game melee in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union. The MLS Dis
Rodri reveals why he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid after leaving Man City
Rodri has finally spoken about his move from Manchester City to Barcelona, revealing the tactical and personal reasons behind his choice. Th
Chivas striker Armando González balances football and online university degree
Armando 'La Hormiga' González, Chivas striker, has enrolled in an online Bachelor's in Sport and Wellness Studies at Universidad Anáhuac May
Gilberto Mora's Tijuana exit looms as teammate confirms Europe move
Tijuana goalkeeper Antonio Rodriguez has confirmed that Gilberto Mora is playing his final tournament with the club. FIFA rules mean the mid
Latinas lead the charge in Women's Pro Baseball League's historic debut
The Women's Pro Baseball League launches its first season, ending a 70-year gap for women's pro baseball in the U.S. Nine Latina players fro
Fernando Mendoza and Alysa Liu's red carpet moment sparks talk
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu shared a warm embrace at a recent gala, sparking fan spec
Real Madrid's Top 10 Salaries: Mbappé Leads a Billion-Euro Locker Room
Kylian Mbappé tops Real Madrid's wage bill with a net €34M per year. Vinicius Jr. and Bellingham follow, while new signings like Alexander-A
NFL's Global Push: Mexico City and Toronto Lead Expansion Talks
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says international teams are inevitable, with London, Mexico City, and Toronto as frontrunners. Mexico City's
Citi Field tops Yelp's best stadium food list with local NYC flavors
Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, has been named the top sports stadium for food in Yelp's annual report. The Queens ballpark stands ou
Jamal Musiala opens up about fainting spells and his treatable condition
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has publicly shared that his recent fainting episodes are due to treatable absence seizures. He has f
Sophie Cunningham's anthem gesture stirs debate as Dream stay off court
Sophie Cunningham was the only Fever player on court with her hand over her heart during the national anthem before the Indiana Fever faced
NFL's SoFi Stadium weekend celebrates Los Angeles' Latino fanbase
The Chargers and Rams host preseason games at SoFi Stadium with cultural activations for Latino fans. The weekend includes live music, tradi