Regardless of the reasons for Barcelona's defensive woes, the team has done its best to address these issues in hopes of reclaiming its former glory. But has the summer really be as great as many think it has? And will the additions really make a world of difference for Blaugrana?
The final round of the Champions League playoffs get started next week and they will feature a familiar participant - Arsenal. The Gunners are notorious for finishing fourth in the Premier League and thus being forced to play in the playoff to lock up a spot in the Champions League. The team will take on Turkish side Besitkas. Latin Post.com takes a look at Arsenal's history in these playoffs and their hopes of overcoming their opponents.
Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and company led Real Madrid to its first trophy of the 2014-15 season after defeating Sevilla 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup. Here are some observations from the first major game of the season.
The 2013-14 season was the first time in six years that Cristiano Ronaldo had bested Lionel Messi in terms of goal scoring. It was not even close this year with Ronaldo winning not only the goal scoring race, but also picking up two trophies to Messi's goose egg. Which of these star soccer players will have the better showing this coming season?
Arsenal destroyed Manchester City by a resounding 3-0 score on Sunday to win the Community Shield in the final pre-season game of the year. Now both sides head into next week ready to start the Premier League campaign. Here are some things we learned from the match.
While "A Most Wanted Man" certainly dabbles in politics and hints at political ramifications by its end, it achieves a far greater purpose. It emphasizes the eternal struggle--the Sisyphean struggle, if you will. And its climax carries the weight of that boulder rolling back down the hill. Sadly, we will never be able to see Philip Seymour Hoffman roll another boulder up the hill. But this last opportunity is certainly an unforgettable one.
"And So It Goes" is currently in theaters and stars Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. One of the other actors in the film is rising star Luis Figueroa. The actor spoke with Latin Post about his experiences on set and his future projects.
The Ballon d'Or voting gets underway in just a few months and major players will have a chance to make their cases for the top award. Historically, the winner has been an offensive player, so the focus will remain on players of those qualities. Latin Post.com breaks down the top contenders to win the award.
Radamel Falcao has been at the center of rumors for months despite being inactive for six months. The superstar has been linked with Real Madrid for weeks, but recent reports indicate that Manchester City might be interested in bringing in the Colombian. Where should he go?Both options are certainly enticing for Falcao. But which is the better one?
On Tuesday, Spaniards everywhere endured a sad but inevitable day. Xavi Hernandez, arguably the greatest midfielder ever to put on his country's shirt, announced his retirement from the world stage. Xavi accumulated 133 caps during his tenure and won 100 of those games.
Being crowned the top player in the Premier League is one of the great individual honors. Over the years, top players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale, Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy have received the honor. Which players are the favorites to be named MVP in 2014-15? Latin Post takes a look
In 2013-14, Bayern Munich was expected to be the team to repeat its treble feat from 2012-13, but were met with defeat. Yet things might be different this time around for Bayern Munich. Latin Post.com breaks down why Bayern Munic could go all the way in Champions League this season.
Mendoza manages to create a distinct mood piece in "Tierra en la Lengua," but the film's plodding pacing and often repetitive structure could prove tedious for some.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center's yearly Latin Beats program recently unveiled Colombia movie called "Tierra en la Lengua (Dust on the Tongue)" directed by noted auteur Ruben Mendoza. The filmmaker spoke with Latin Post.com about his experience making the film, which could be one of the best Latin American films of the year, as well as his inspirations and what making movies means to him.
This summer has belonged to Colombian soccer. First the team excelled at the World Cup by finishing fifth overall and receiving rave reviews for its terrific attacking style. Then the top Colombian star at the World Cup, James Rodriguez made a record move to Real Madrid before goalie David Ospina made his move to London to play with Arsenal. But Colombians have continued to make headlines with more transfers impending.
How did "Guardians of the Galaxy" stars Zoe Saldana and Dave Batista look so amazing onscreen? The film's makeup FX artist David White recently spoke with Latin Post about the process of working on "Guardians of the Galaxy" as well as his experience working with Saldana and WWE's Dave Bautista.
"Boyhood," starring Ethan Hawke and Eller Coltrane, seizes the viewer's attention and deepest emotions in a manner that makes it one of the finest films of the century and one that will endure for decades to come.
In 1989-90, AC Milan accomplished something that no other European team has done since - it retained its Champions League crown for a second straight year. Fast forward to 2014-15 and Real Madrid will be on a mission to become the first side to accomplish the feat. But as history has proven, winning the tournament two years in a row is no easy feat.
Argentinean managers Gerardo Martino and Jose Pekerman have been the two most prominent names to come up as replacements for the departed Alejandro Sabella as coach of the Argentina national team. But is either man suited for the job?
The Champions League qualifiers are currently underway with a number of teams looking to find their way throughout the playoffs and into the group stage. While some of these sides could surprise, the likelihood of any emerging as major title contenders is unlikely at best. Latin Post.com predicts the top teams most likely to make deep runs in the tournament.All this means is that the teams most likely to win it all are already qualified. Here is a look at the teams most likely to make noise at the European showcase.
With James Rodriguez's signing, Real Madrid has been swirling with transfer rumors. Spanish star Isco, who was acquired from Malaga last summer after a breakout year in the Spanish League, may potentially be sold, but would that be the best move for the soccer powerhouse? Probably not, and here's why.
Over the weekend it was announced that Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were close to reaching an agreement on midfielder Angel Di Maria. The move has not been made official, but it seems more and more likely that Di Maria is not going to be playing in Spain's capital in 2014-15. Here's a look at how Di Maria's potential departure would hurt Real Madrid.
The upcoming Focus Features film "Box Trolls" was given a ceremonious unveiling at Comic-Con this past weekend. The animated film marks the latest effort by Laika, the company behind such critical hits as "Coraline" and "ParaNorman."
