By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
From Punto Fijo to the World Cup: Venezuelan Journalist Manuel Gutiérrez Breaks Barriers
Manuel Gutiérrez, a Venezuelan journalist born in Punto Fijo, interviewed Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. despite living with
World Cup 2026 Snacks: How to Keep Bacteria Off Your Game Day Table
Moist snacks like guacamole, ceviche, and chicken wings can breed bacteria if left out too long. Dry options like chips and peanuts are safe
Argentina's Disipline Edge: Messi's Squad Faces Semifinals with Minimal Suspension Risk
Argentina enters the World Cup quarterfinals with the cleanest disciplinary record among the eight remaining teams. Only defender Gonzalo Mo
Megan Rapinoe Links Trump's Balogun Intervention to USMNT's World Cup Collapse
Megan Rapinoe says Trump's interference in Folarin Balogun's FIFA suspension created an unstable atmosphere that hurt the USMNT's focus. Bel
UCLA Lands Serbian Star Nikola Kusturica, Reshaping Big Ten Title Race
Nikola Kusturica, the reigning FIBA U17 World Cup Defensive MVP, has committed to UCLA over Kentucky and Michigan. The Serbian forward's two
Julián Quiñones Breaks Silence After Mexico's World Cup Exit
Julián Quiñones released his first statement after Mexico's 3-2 defeat to England in the 2026 World Cup. The naturalized striker led El Tri
Lamine Yamal's No-Tattoo Philosophy: A Lifestyle Brand Built on Performance, Not Ink
Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Spanish forward, has no tattoos and avoids alcohol, a deliberate choice that sets him apart in modern football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's $6 Million Salary Sparks Debate Across Latin America
FIFA President Gianni Infantino earned a total compensation package of $6 million in the latest fiscal year. Performance bonuses rose 33%, f
Spurs Fire Announcer Jacob Tobey After Affair with Player's Sister
The San Antonio Spurs fired play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey after an alleged affair with Lindy Waters III's sister. The termination voids
LeBron James to Miami Heat: Why a Return Makes Sense for His Final Chapter
LeBron James at 41 could find his best fit with the Miami Heat, where Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo anchor a defense that lets him r
World Cup Ticket Prices Plunge After US and Mexico Eliminations
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals fell sharply after the US and Mexico were eliminated. Los Angeles and Miami saw entry-lev
Norway's World Cup Hotel Switch in Fort Lauderdale Highlights Pre-Match Chaos
Norway moved hotels in Fort Lauderdale after construction noise disrupted sleep. Illness has also hit the squad ahead of their quarterfinal