In the list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes, there are several Latino personalities who were included from 10 different sports. According to Forbes, the criteria for naming the richest athletes are based on earnings figures including salaries, bonuses, prize money and appearance fees. Endorsement incomes, sponsorship deals and licensing fees are also considered.
Isco and James Rodriguez were the conspicuous absences of Real Madrid's 2-2 draw against Valencia, with their replacement, Mateo Kovacic, being the man to earn a red card and kill his club's chances at taking over the game.
Is James Rodriguez undergoing a sophmore slump? The sophomore slump is one of the most dreaded phenomenon in all of sports. New players or rookies are troubling reads because when they bust or are on par with expectations, few pay much attentions.
Real Madrid is currently third behind Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga table. Los Blancos are reportedly planning on a transfer move for Chelsea's out of form superstar Eden Hazard with Jose Mourinho wanting James Rodriguez in return.
Updated FIFA World Cup Qualifying Standings The first four match days of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are in the books. At the moment, Ecuador is the only perfect CONMEBOL team remaining.
Time for Colombia to change its tactics in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Colombia is in trouble. After blowing home-field advantage and losing to Argentina 1-0, the team fell to seventh in the CONMEBOL standings and is currently two points out of the final playoff spot in what is looking like a rather complex qualifying battle.
When Real Madrid visit Sevilla this weekend, all eyes will be on the starting lineup. Or the bench. When Real Madrid visit Sevilla this weekend, all eyes will be on the starting lineup.
Chile is thriving in CONMEBOL, while other South American nations are struggling. Is it finally time to call Chile the best soccer team on the continent?
The first two rounds of the CONMEBOL qualifiers have come and gone with some major surprises.From underdogs performing masterfully to dark horses making amends without top stars to heavyweights imploding, these first two rounds have been nothing short of riveting. Here are the biggest takeaways thus far.
A look at the horrors of the international break. The international break is always the scariest time of the year. While fans of the international game will undoubtedly be thrilled to seeing their teams return to competition, fans of club teams and club managers themselves are always afraid of what may happen.
Brazil and Venezuela will play each other on Match Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This should be a great game between two Latin American soccer countries who are fighting for the right to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Colombia and Peru face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Colombia and Peru face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. It will be a rather eventful game for both sides as they look to overcome two recent draws that had major implications for both sides.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup won't be underway for another three years, but qualifying time is here. 10 South American nations will be fighting for the right to compete in the biggest soccer tournament in the world.
Real Madrid's injury situation has turned into a crisis with the recent news that Gareth Bale will be out for a few matches. Add Sergio Ramos' dislocated shoulder on top of James Rodriguez and Danilo's own injuries and the team suddenly has a lot less depth than it did to start the year.
How will Madrid cope without James Rodríguez? The international break can be hugely problematic for major teams. They are putting massive investments in the proverbial line of fire every few months, where one knock could sideline key players for weeks on end.
