By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
2026 World Cup Schedule: Key Matches and Dates Across North America
The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca with Mexico vs. South Africa. The tournament expands to 48 teams and 10
Argentina's 2026 World Cup Path: Messi and the Albiceleste Face Group J
Argentina's 2026 World Cup schedule is set: they face Algeria on June 11, Austria on June 22, and Jordan on June 28. Lionel Messi leads a ve
World Cup 2026 in New York: Complete Guide to Venues, Fan Zones, and Borough Watch Parties
New York City will host free fan zones in all five boroughs during the 2026 World Cup. The NY/NJ Stadium features eight matches, including E
Real Madrid's Nightmare Season: From Trophyless to Dressing Room Brawls
Real Madrid finished the 2025-26 season trophyless, with Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa both sacked. The crisis peaked when Federico Valverd
Tom Holland Spotted in Inter Miami Pink Jersey at High-Scoring MLS Match
Tom Holland attended Inter Miami's 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union, wearing the club's pink jersey. The Spider-Man star mingled with fan
PSG Faces Double Injury Crisis Ahead of Champions League Final Against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé are racing against time to recover for the Champions League final against Arsenal. T
How to Spot Fake Panini World Cup 2026 Stickers After Brazil Bust
Brazilian police seized nearly 200,000 counterfeit Panini World Cup 2026 stickers in Rio de Janeiro. The expanded 980-sticker album has fuel
Lionel Messi's Hamstring Injury Confirmed: 10-Day Recovery Ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi's hamstring injury is not a tear but minor inflammation, requiring 10 days of rest. He will miss full training but is expected
New York Knicks Return to NBA Finals After 27-Year Drought: A Look at Their Championship History
The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the 2026 season, ending a 27-year drought. The franchise has won two titles, in 1970 and
Naomi Osaka's $7M Beverly Hills Retreat: A Sanctuary for a Champion
Naomi Osaka's $7 million Beverly Hills mansion, purchased from Nick Jonas in 2019, serves as her personal sanctuary. The 4,100-square-foot p
Knicks Fans Face Arrests After Wild Manhattan Celebrations Following NBA Finals Berth
New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan streets after the team's 130-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers secured an NBA Finals berth. Celebra
Mexico Threatens World Cup Ban for Liga MX Stars Who Skip National Camp
The Mexican Football Federation and Javier Aguirre have issued a strict ultimatum: any Liga MX player who fails to report to the national te