Real Madrid and Barcelona made huge investments into their team this summer. For Real Madrid the summer was about improving the team that won the European championship while Barcelona was in an accelerated rebuild. The team was coming off a year without a single trophy and needed to inject new blood into its fading game plan. But more importantly, the team faced a year without being able to do more transfers in January or the summer of 2015.The teams are now four weeks into their respective season. While this is a rather small sample size it is a great moment to take stock of how their additions have contributed and whether they look to be major successes. More importantly, the two sides are slated to meet in a little over a month. The next few weeks should only add to expectations for the big game.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's tremendous rivalry has continued to intensify in Week 4. After a solid week in which both players did their best to carry their sides, the two superstars returned with equally compelling performances. How did they do, and who did better?
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal admitted that he is interested in acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo, who is reportedly eyeing a return to Old Trafford.
With Major League Soccer (MLS) turning 20 years old next season, the league shined the spotlight on young players such as Chivas USA's Erick Torres as they unveiled their new logo at the MLS and EA Sports FIFA 15 launch party Thursday night.
The transfer market does not open again until January but many teams are already looking to improve their respective teams. One of the players that has been in and out of the soccer transfer market rumor mill for months is none other than Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas. Would acquiring the star keeper make sense for Arsenal?
FIFA is coming out next week. "FIFA 2015" is nearing its release and fans are gearing up for another exciting year of the soccer video game. Early Release? Remember that early release of "Madden 15?" Well, "FIFA 15" is doing the same thing on EA Access.
Latin Post.com celebrates Chile Independence Day by honoring the most popular sports in Chile's history. The country's most distinguished athletes of all-time are mentioned here.
With the 2014 World Cup now in the rear-view, Luke Dempsey's entertaining book "Club Soccer 101" helps new-school soccer fans and sports history wonks learn more about professional club teams from around the world -- including La Liga, Bundesliga, English Premier League (EPL), Liga MX, and Major League Soccer (MLS) -- with his new book further helping them understand the passion of "the beautiful game."
After a rather exciting start to the 2014-15 Champions League season on Tuesday, fans were treated to a tremendous second date. Latin Post.com breaks down observations from each of the final four groups on the first game day, schedules, and a glimpse of possible contenders for the final.
Brazil coach Dunga named his 22-man squad Wednesday for their upcoming friendlies against Argentina and Japan as part of the Gillette Brasil Global Tour in October.
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho signs with Queretaro of Liga MX and is met with both open arms and a racial slur by a former Mexican politician, Seattle Sounders clinch MLS Playoff berth and aim for the Supporters Shield, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber is interested in replay challenges for the league.
Real Madrid kicked of their UEFA Champions League title defense with a dominating 5-1 win over FC Basel on Tuesday at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Spain.
The Champions League 2014-15 season got underway on Tuesday with a series of major matches. Real Madrid put on a tremendous display in its Champions League opener against FC Basel, but can they win it all? Latin Post.com takes a look at the top contenders in groups A, B,C, and D after the first games of the season.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing his third Champions League title win with three different clubs, and he believes that the Blues are capable of winning it all this season.
Manchester United finally earned its first win of the season by emphatically destroying the Queens Park Rangers 4-0 at the Old Trafford. Columbian star Radamel Falcao also made his long-awaited debut with Manchester United on Sunday. How did he do, and can he help Manchester United win this season?
Real Madrid suffered yet another embarrassing defeat, this time at home against its crosstown rival Atletico Madrid. The game made it clear that there is clearly something wrong with this team. Here are some things that Madrid needs to do to fix things.
Lionel Messi was dominant in his two-assist performance against Athletic Bilbao. But was it enough to top his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Spanish League action? Latin Post analyzes both players along with providing video highlights of their biggest plays and goals of the week.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid revisited their rivalry on Saturday in an essential match early in the 2014-15 season, and Atletico Madrid won yet again, 2-1. Latin Post.com breaks down the match with analysis and video highlights of all the goals from the big game.
