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By Lucia Fernandez

Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.

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EA Sports FC 26 Patch 1.25 Overhauls Gameplay and Adds International Tournament Mode
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EA Sports FC 26 Patch 1.25 Overhauls Gameplay and Adds International Tournament Mode

EA Sports FC 26's Patch 1.25 brings a standalone international tournament mode with 53 licensed national teams. Defensive AI and the Bruiser

Champions League Final: Luis Enrique vs. Mikel Arteta – Who Earns More?
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Champions League Final: Luis Enrique vs. Mikel Arteta – Who Earns More?

Luis Enrique earns €12 million gross annually at PSG, while Mikel Arteta takes home €17.4 million at Arsenal. The Basque manager's salary re

Top International Friendlies Ahead of the 2026 World Cup: Argentina, Brazil, and Europe's Elite
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Top International Friendlies Ahead of the 2026 World Cup: Argentina, Brazil, and Europe's Elite

Argentina faces Honduras and Iceland in June as Lionel Messi leads the reigning champions' final tune-ups. Brazil, France, Spain, and German

5 Cruz Azul players who could leave after the Clausura 2026 title
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5 Cruz Azul players who could leave after the Clausura 2026 title

Cruz Azul ended a five-year drought by winning the Clausura 2026 title under Joel Huiqui. Now, the club is preparing for a roster overhaul.

Panini World Cup Sticker Albums Sell Out Across NYC as Demand Surges
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Panini World Cup Sticker Albums Sell Out Across NYC as Demand Surges

Panini's 2026 World Cup sticker albums have sold out across New York City due to unprecedented demand. The expanded 48-team tournament featu

FIFA 2026 World Cup Set to Boost Latino-Owned Businesses Across NY and NJ
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FIFA 2026 World Cup Set to Boost Latino-Owned Businesses Across NY and NJ

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring $3.3 billion and 26,000 jobs to the NY-NJ region. Latino-owned businesses in hospitality, food,

Los 10 Maestros del Tiro Libre que Cambiaron el Fútbol para Siempre
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Los 10 Maestros del Tiro Libre que Cambiaron el Fútbol para Siempre

El tiro libre es un arte que pocos dominan. Desde el brasileño Juninho Pernambucano hasta el argentino Lionel Messi, estos 10 futbolistas co

Xabi Alonso Plans Chelsea Overhaul: Garnacho Among 11 Players Facing Exit
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Xabi Alonso Plans Chelsea Overhaul: Garnacho Among 11 Players Facing Exit

Chelsea's incoming manager Xabi Alonso has been given full control over transfers and plans to offload up to 11 first-team players. Argentin

10 NBA Legends Who Never Won a Championship Ring
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10 NBA Legends Who Never Won a Championship Ring

From Karl Malone to Allen Iverson, these 10 NBA legends defined eras with their talent but never won a championship. Their stories highlight

The 10 Most Severe Injuries in Football History and Their Lasting Impact on the Game
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The 10 Most Severe Injuries in Football History and Their Lasting Impact on the Game

Football's most severe injuries have ended careers and changed the sport forever. From broken bones to career-ending tackles, these 10 cases

Diego Luna Left Off USMNT World Cup Roster Despite Nike Campaign
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Diego Luna Left Off USMNT World Cup Roster Despite Nike Campaign

Diego Luna's absence from the USMNT World Cup roster has sparked debate. The Real Salt Lake midfielder was the face of Nike's campaign but w

Argentina's World Cup Defense in Jeopardy as Scaloni Faces Injury Crisis Across Key Positions
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Argentina's World Cup Defense in Jeopardy as Scaloni Faces Injury Crisis Across Key Positions

Argentina's World Cup title defense is under threat as Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez, and Cristian Romero all battle injuries. Coach Scalo