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Latin America's Heroes: Paralympic Glory in Paris 2024
The Paralympic Games have brought more than 4,000 athletes from around the world, and Latin America. Here's a breakdown of great Latin American…
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Latino Heat: The Stars of the 2024 Olympics
As the world tunes in to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics, the spotlight shines brightly on Latin American athletes who are set to leave an indelible…
Features
Pele & Maradona: Contrasting Greatness
Among the claims to football greatness, those of Pele and Maradona, who died within just over two…
Opinion
Messi is the greatest, so was Diego
Argentina’s well-deserved victory in Qatar means that this South American nation has not only won…
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Top 10 Latin American Sportswomen
Forget Guillermo Vilas, Gustavo Kuerten or Juan Martin del Potro, did you know that Latin America’s…
In-depth Interviews
End of an Era? The Rise and Fall of Maradona,…
With the death of Maradona and the wane of Messi and Barcelona FC as infallible forces in football…
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The Greatest Boricua Boxers of all Time
We head to ‘la isla del encanto’ Puerto Rico, an island that moves beat of reggaeton, to have a…
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Top 10 Colombian Football Players
As the 10th best team in the world according to the official FIFA ranking, the Colombian flag has…
Interviews
End of an Era? The Rise and Fall of Maradona, Messi and Barcelona F.C.
With the death of Maradona and the wane of Messi and Barcelona FC as infallible forces in football, it feels like the end of an era. Who better to…
Things That Matter to...Roberto Carlos
Nicknamed ‘el hombre bala’ (the bullet man) for his powerful free-kicks, Roberto Carlos is undoubtedly one of the most iconic footballers of all time…
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Features
Pele & Maradona: Contrasting Greatness
Among the claims to football greatness, those of Pele and Maradona, who died within just over two…
Opinion
Messi is the greatest, so was Diego
Argentina’s well-deserved victory in Qatar means that this South American nation has not only won…
Features
The Hand of God – Argentina’s Peculiar Blessing…
Argentines will both mourn and celebrate the death of Maradona as they haven’t since the death of…
Reviews
Diego Maradona (Dir. Asif Kapadia)
In the Shakespearean tragedy that is the movie 'Diego Maradona', master documentary story…
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Sports Personalities of 2018
In a world of ever increasing Sports feats and competition, the variety in this list demonstrates the far-reaching expanses of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese athletes at a global level. It is clear sport is at the heart of Latin culture and the sheer depth and breadth of Latin sport talent is inspirational. For years, Latin sport and its stars have not only left an impression on the beautiful heritage and narrative of sport but created memories, moments and dreams. Latin sport touches hearts everywhere and long may it continue.
Opinion
Messi is the greatest, so was Diego
Argentina’s well-deserved victory in Qatar means that this South American nation has not only won two World Cups as a democratic country (a third under dictatorship), but each have been achieved thanks to the greatest player of his time, with a distinct personality and unique set of skills. No need to relegate the memory of the late Maradona to make way for Messi. They stand side by side in the pantheon of Argentina’s football Gods, argues Jimmy Burns, author of 'Maradona: The Hand of God' and 'Cristiano & Leo'
In-depth Interviews
Creating Colombia’s Tennis Legacy
So you thought Latin American tennis players only came from Argentina? Think again. Enter Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, last year's doubles Wimbledon and US Open champions, the world’s #1 doubles pair. Amaranta Wright talks to the couple from Cali, who have already made tennis history, about being both Latin America's greatest ever tennis doubles partnership and part of a fine new Colombian tennis generation.
First Person
Relishing the Magic of FC Barcelona
'Justify the meaningfulness of the football suffering fan if you like, while I bask in the glory of FC Barcelona magic'. Kings of the football world today, the great Barca has also had its share of suffering, on and off the pitch. Jimmy Burns tells the story of a club that well deserves its glory moment.
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...Latino Legends of English football
With the signing of Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricky Villa after they helped Argentina win the 1978 World Cup, Tottenham Hotspurs began what was to be decades of UK Football clubs signing up the best Latin American players. From 'Ossie' Ardiles to Sergio Aguero, Latin Americans have brought the English league some of their greatest moments and have come to be adored by the English teams they served. Here are some things you should know about...Latino Legends of English Football
Latin Londoners
LATIN LONDONER #17: Juliano Fiori - rugby player
If anyone epitomises the uniqueness and strength that comes from being bi-cultural it is Juliano Fiori. Not only is he a West Londoner who is playing rugby for Brazil in the Olympics, but to do so, he’s had to juggle a full time job as head of humanitarian affairs at charity Save the Children with training. His Brazilian father, Jorge, arrived in the UK as a poitical refugee in the early seventies, with his then girlfriend, Juliano’s mother, both narrowly escaping the clutches of PInoochet and sealing Juliano’s identity as a British-Latino. "Playing for Brazil is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I never dreamed I would get,” says Juliano. “I was raised here in London but my heart has always been with Brazil.”
Obituaries
Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)
“The ball gave me prestige, gave me fame, gave me riches. Thank you, my old friend". Alfredo Di Stefano, died aged 88, an inspirational leader and legend for Real Madrid and a hero for footballers world wide.
Top 10s
Latin America's Heroes: Paralympic Glory in…
The Paralympic Games have brought more than 4,000 athletes from around the world, and Latin America…
Latino Heat: The Stars of the 2024 Olympics
As the world tunes in to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics, the spotlight shines brightly on Latin…
Top 10 Latin American Sportswomen
Forget Guillermo Vilas, Gustavo Kuerten or Juan Martin del Potro, did you know that Latin America’s…
The Greatest Boricua Boxers of all Time
We head to ‘la isla del encanto’ Puerto Rico, an island that moves beat of reggaeton, to have a…
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Top 10 Argentine Footballers
As one of the biggest football teams in South America and the world, the…
Top 10 Mexican Boxers
Globally, Mexico is known as a boxing powerhouse, boasting some of the greatest…
Top 10 Colombian Football Players
As the 10th best team in the world according to the official FIFA ranking, the…
Latin American Tennis Greats
Dominated by a superb tennis tradition, at any given time there will be more…
