When James Rodriguez was officially announced as a Real Madrid player earlier this season, it became a foregone conclusion that Angel Di Maria would be the man on his way out. But recent comments from Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti indicate that Di Maria could remain this season.
There is probably no fiercer rivalry in world soccer than the one between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Spanish sides are not only renowned for their respective greatness but also for their tremendous spending habits during transfer windows.
The performances make "Raiz" watchable, but the plodding and seemingly directionless pace can get tedious for the impatient viewer. The film's plot also feels a bit derivative, with little new to express. It is clear that Valencia has tremendous talent, but it was not fully explored in this film.
Adolescence. The time when everything feels possible, and life feels the most free. But adolescence is also a transitional period in which the youth comes to the realization that not everything is possible, and the liberty is an illusion. These complex ideas are brilliantly presented in Samuel Kishi's directorial debut "Somos Mari Pepa."
"Las Busquedas" clocks in at under 80 minutes, but every single frame and moment is filled with tremendous detail and emotion. The film presents viewers not only with tremendous artistic conviction, but a visceral and unforgettable journey.
Filmmaking is often associated with the grandiosity of Hollywood and its multi-million dollar productions. But cinema does not have to cost tremendous amounts of money. And this is precisely what Mexican director Jose Luis Valle attempted to prove with his latest work "Las Busquedas (The Searches)."
For years, Messi has been the goal-scoring machine that Barcelona has relied upon but the arrival of Luis Suarez could undoubtedly spell trouble for the club and their "Mes que un club" (more than a club) philosophy with the addition the mercurial Uruguayan star known for his off-the-field antics as well as his feats on the pitch.
The English Premier League transfer window has been tremendously busy over the last few weeks with Manchester United looking to bounce back under new manager Louis Van Gaal, Chelsea chasing an EPL title, and Arsenal looking to make making an impression after barely missing out UEFA Champions League by three points.
Real Madrid officially announced last week that German star Toni Kroos would be joining the club. The former Bayern Munich star adds tremendous depth to Real Madrid's the midfield and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a diverse array of tactical options.
Last week, the Spanish Soccer Federation announced that Vicente del Bosque would remain the head coach of the Spanish National Team despite failing to make the Round of 16 during this summer's World Cup tournament in Brazil.
"Snowpiercer" is not getting the wide release that other major science-fiction thrillers usually get, but it certainly deserves that and more. It manages to blend an engagingly complex premise with over-the-top action and brilliant acting to creating one of the more satisfying and thought-provoking films of the summer.
Every four years, a number of stars break out at the World Cup and become hot items on the transfer market. Four years ago, Thomas Muller and Mesut Ozil were two of the major stars in the tournament. This year, a number of other players made names for themselves and are likely to become popular on the market. Here are the teams that helped their stock during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Alexis Sanchez, fresh off his stint for Chile during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, is now a member of Arsenal. How will Sanchez's arrival change the dynamics of the team?
Real Madrid seems set to unload Sami Khedira and Angel Di Maria and could also be looking to sell striker Karim Benzema.Latin Post analyzes how the rumored departures of these key stars could hurt Real Madrid.
According to numerous reports, Colombian superstar James Rodriguez is set to join Real Madrid for this upcoming season. The news carries tremendous excitement for an entire nation, but it also brings up a number of questions for the reigning European Champs.
The World Cup is over and will not return for another four years. In the intervening summers, fans of international soccer will have to lavish their attention on confederation tournaments such as the CONCACAF's Gold Cup or UEFA's Euro in 2016. Next summer also sees the return of the CONMEBOL's Copa America. A lot of South American countries will turn to tournament as a consolation for their big loss in Brazil this summer. Here are the top contenders to win in Chile.
The soccer transfer market remained active during the World Cup and one of the biggest moves of the summer actually took place. Joining Lionel Messi and Neymar at Barcelona next year is the controversial Luis Suarez, fresh off his bite of Giorgio Chiellini's neck in the World Cup. He will surely become a threat to other Spanish league defenses, but will adding the troubled star to Barcelona's roster work?
The World Cup came to an end on Sunday and now it is time to start planning for the next one in four years. One of the most interesting storylines obviously revolves on which sides will be major contenders four years from now. Here is a look at the teams that should be contending for the top prize in four years time.
Every FIFA World Cup leaves a legacy, a set of lessons to be learned for upcoming venues and tournaments. Here are the major lessons learned from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil tournament.
Every tournament is filled with a plethora of beautiful moments as well as woeful forgettable ones. Here is a look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2014 World Cup.
Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Golden Ball trophy at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, yet some say that he came up embarassingly short in the latter half of the tournament, particularly in the Final on Sunday against eventual champion Germany. This begs the question: was Messi really the most valuable player in the tournament?
Germany has defeated Argentina 1-0 with an extra time goal from Mario Goetze in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final Sunday in Brazil. Now, Latin Post.com breaks down the game and why the Germans became Europe's first nation to capture the trophy in South America, as well as why Lionel Messi's coronation as the best player of all time has been put on hold.
The misery continued for Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the hosts were destroyed 3-0 by the Netherlands Saturday. The team conceded 10 goals in two matches and finished the tournament with 14 goals against, the most ever for the nation in the tournament. Latin Post.com takes a look at the results and analyzes both teams
Every major tournament is defined by a series of major moments that will likely live on for years to come. Here is a look at the defining moments of the 2014 FIFA World Cup prior to the big final on Sunday.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar have been among the best players in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Latin Post.com takes a look at the best players of the tournament.
