Shakira showed major talent even at 11 years old. It's not the first time videos of a young Shakira have surfaced, and based on her star quality even as a young girl, it would be surprising if it's the last.
The injury to Neymar in Friday's quarterfinals clash with Colombia was a loss for a number of people. It was a loss for Brazilians looking to see their idol lead the team to the final. It was a huge loss for sponsors and advertisers hoping to continue living off Neymar's poster boy status. It was a loss for those dreaming of a Messi vs. Neymar final. But most importantly, the loss left a gaping hole in the superstar's Brazilian squad, which has been unable to cope without him.
Some notorious drug lords leave behind fancy cars, colossal mansions and bank accounts, a corrupt legacy and horrid past that Hollywood movies are often modeled after, or in the case of El Chapo, a labyrinth of underground tunnels. The infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has left behind a little something different that's exotic and potentially lethal — not fields of coca leaves, but hippopotamuses. The large creatures have multiplied since the fall of his empire and are now running rampant in Colombia.
Despite losing to Brazil 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, Colombia has bright future with a young core of players that have proven they can play with anyone in the world.
Colombia is in the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals and it's largely thanks to James Rodriguez. Here are five things to know about the young superstar striker.
The two great South American nations of Brazil and Colombia are compared as they face off in the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Friday. Here we evaluate and compare the two countries by food, soccer, historic landmarks and more.
The deeper a tournament goes, the higher the expected quality of each game. The 2014 FIFA World Cup has had its share of wondrous matchups, but the quarterfinals, which kick off July 4, will feature some of the best yet. Here is a ranking of the quarter finals matches in the tournament from most to least exciting.
Colombia remains perfect in the tournament, to play Brazil on Friday Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos figures since he really won't be working on Friday afternoon, Colombia's government employees shouldn't have to work either.
Plus find out what her next project is. South America is going to get a little touch of Madonna. The pop singer's Hard Candy Gyms will be coming to different South American countries in 2015.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup's round of 16 brought about a number of memorable moments in this tournament that will be relived throughout history. Latin Post.com now ranks and analyzes the remaining teams left in the tournament as the quarterfinals approach July 4
While Uruguay's Luis Suarez finally apologized for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during their Group Stage game, the punishment does seem to fit the crime despite what Suarez's supporters - including Chiellini - may think of the nine-game and 4-month suspension of the polarizing 2013-2014 English Premier League (EPL) Player of the Year.
With the field narrowed down to just 16 teams, Colombia and Uruguay will face off in a heated rivalry with a chance to advance to the quarter finals. Let's preview this matchup and see which team has the advantage.
And then there were 16. The Group Stage of the World Cup has come to an end and the knockouts begin on Saturday. Prior to the tournament, pundits had their list of favorites, but if the start of the tournament showed the world anything, it is that certain teams are far better than many expected while some favorites have not lived up to top billing. Here is a ranking of the 16 remaining teams.
Every World Cup brings its share of surprises and disappointments and the 2014 edition was no exception. If anything, it was one of the most surprising of all time with a plethora of major story lines dominating headlines.Here are the most shocking stories from the group round.
Soccer has always been the most popular sport in Latin America and the 2014 World Cup is the best place to showcase that. As we head into the round of 16 this weekend, we are able to see that no area of the world has been more successful in this year's tournament than Latin America.
The group stage of this year's World Cup has provided the world with some wondrous performances not only from teams, but individual players. Prior to the final on July 13, viewers will know which player FIFA has considered the most valuable throughout the tournament. Here are some early candidates based on group stage performance.
Colombia made history on Tuesday as it won its third group game against Japan 4-1. It was the first time that the nation had won all three group games at the World Cup. Latin Post.com breaks down and analyzes the team's emphatic win.
Colombia has already clinched its berth in the 2014 World Cup playoffs, but Japan and Greece are all fighting for second place. Even Ivory Coast is still slightly hanging on for a chance for the Group C title.
While on his trip to Latin America, United States Vice President Joe Biden told a Colombian newspaper that he wants countries in the region to take in prisoners from Guantánamo Bay so the military prison can be closed more quickly.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was re-elected to a second term Sunday in a victory that indicates that Colombians favor more peace negotiations with leftist rebels.
Colombian peace remains uncertain with a series of bomb attacks in provincial areas. With less than 10 days before the second round of Colombia's presidential election, there has been an attack on an oil pipe as well as an attack on government officials.
