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.
Manning expected to win best male athlete. With the NBA and NHL seasons over, the NFL season still a couple months away and the MLB season being only half done, there's little to get excited about in sports right now.
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.
Lionel Messi failed to lead Argentina to a World Cup title in Brazil, but world-renowned manager Jose Mourinho still believes that the Argentine star should still be considered as one of the best players ever.
Luiz Felipe Scolari will not return as Brazil coach after the Selecao had a disappointing fourth-place finish in the 2014 FIFA World Cup on their home soil.
The month-long tournament that is the 2014 FIFA World Cup is finally over. As soccer fans across the world try to adjust to life without the "the beautiful game" in their life after Sunday's finale at Estádio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Latin Post.com takes a look back at the fan experience throughout the World Cup that saw Latinos and people of different backgrounds come together as one to watch the biggest soccer tournament in the world.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Final will be played between Argentina and Germany on Sunday in Brazil. Soccer supremacy is on the line as these two soccer nations will be playing each other for the third time in the Final. Latin Post breaks down the game and predicts a winner.
Brazil's national soccer team head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari attends a news conference at Mane Garrincha National stadium in Brasilia, July 11, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino Jul 12 2014
Argentina's coach Alejandro Sabella gestures during a news conference at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 12, 2014, ahead of their 2014 World Cup Final soccer match against Germany on Sunday. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh Jul 12 2014
Argentina's Angel di Maria runs during a team soccer training session at the arena di Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo, July 8, 2014, a day before their 2014 World Cup semi-final soccer match against the Netherlands. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Jul 12 2014
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a goal against Bosnia during their 2014 World Cup Group F soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jul 12 2014
Argentina's national soccer team players listen to coach Alejandro Sabella (in white cap) during their training session in Rio de Janeiro July 12, 2014, ahead of their 2014 World Cup Final soccer match against Germany on July 13. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jul 12 2014
Brazil's Neymar (R) and teammates react after the 2014 World Cup third-place playoff between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 12, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino Jul 12 2014
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal reacts on the sidelines. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Jul 12 2014 (Reuters) - The Netherlands far exceeded expectation in finishing third at the World Cup in Brazil, tearing up not only up the formbook but their own rules on how best to play the game as their coach provided a talismanic touch.
