Goalkeepers rarely get major recognition in personal awards. They have arguably the most important position on the pitch, but get less chances to showcase their talent on truly elite teams.This is quandary that faces Manuel Neuer in his Ballon d'Or bid. The German netminder plays for two teams that rarely give up chances, thus limiting his abilities to show off. He still makes splendid saves and won major tournaments in 2014.But is this enough to win the coveted individual trophy?
Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid to their 15th straight win after scoring a hard-earned 1-0 win against FC Basel in their UEFA Champions League group match on Wednesday at St. Jakob Park in Switzerland.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are once again on top of the La Liga soccer world. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the two best players this season, and have their teams in contention to finish on top once again.
Real Madrid will look to solidify their grip on top spot in UEFA Champions League Group B when they collide with FC Basel on Wednesday at St. Jakob Park in Switzerland.
The groups for the 2015 Copa America have been announced and feature quite a few interesting matchups. Here is a look at each group and how it might ultimately unravel.
Miroslav Klose is the highest scoring player in World Cup history. But the German might find his record broken by a countryman as soon as 2018 in Russia. The man who could break his record is none other than 25-year-old Thomas Mueller. The Bayern Munich star has had a tremendous 2014 and is among the favorites to take hold of the Ballon d'Or. But has he done enough to win it all?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo returned to their respective clubs looking to continue their terrific seasons. And while both players performed at their utmost on Saturday, one stood out for a number of reasons.
Lionel Messi won four straight Ballon d'Or trophies between 2010 and 2013 before watching injuries, coupled by a strong goalscoring surge from his rival, impede him from winning a fifth straight award. But now Messi has a huge chance to reclaim the title in 2014. But can he do it?
Barcelona and Sevilla will play each other in a critical Week 12 La Liga game. Latin Post.com previews the game, breaks down the teams and predicts who will win.
Gareth Bale has been at the center of transfer rumors over the last few weeks. Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all rumored to be interested in bringing the Welshman back to the Premier League but there is still no work as to whether Real Madrid would even want to take that chance.
When one thinks of the Argentina national team the names that usually come up include Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain. One name that will occasionally get mentioned is Javier Mascherano, but more often than not people forget about the important defensive midfielder. In some ways he is the most essential player on Argentina and his inclusion on the Ballon d'Or shortlist is well deserved. But can he win it all?
One of the greatest soccer players in the world may be switching leagues. Lionel Messi could be transferring from FC Barcelona to an English Premier League team sooner rather than later.
There are six German players among the final 23 candidates for the Ballon d'Or. Among them is Toni Kroos, a player who had a rather interesting 2014 year. Unlike every other German on this list, he has played for two different teams in the calendar year in addition to playing in the World Cup.Some players have struggled when being switched from one team to another, but Kroos has thrived. Is that enough to land him the Ballon d'Or?
A year ago, Gareth Bale, left, and Neymar, right, were the major transfer stories of the summer. Barcelona and Real Madrid each broke the bank for these two stars, leading to growing speculation and controversy throughout the year. Which player has had a better 2014-15 season?
Week 12 of the La Liga season is set to begin, and Real Madrid and Barcelona are still battling for the top spot. Meanwhile, the defending champions, Atletico Madrid, have been struggling in recent weeks.
Canada will test their mettle against Panama when they collide in an international friendly match on Tuesday at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City.
Bolivia and Venezuela will collide in an international friendly match on Tuesday at Estadio Hernando Siles, where both teams will look to bounce back from the recent poor performances.
For the fifth straight year, Andres Iniesta is among the 23 best soccer players in the world. And his results in previous years have been terrific when it comes to winning the Ballon d'Or. He finished second in voting in 2010 with 17.36 percent of the vote (five percent less than winner Lionel Messi). A year later he finished fourth and in 2012 he was third. Last year he dropped a few spots to fourth on the list but this year might be his worst showing yet.Does Iniesta still have what it takes to be in the hunt for the Ballon d'Or?
Uruguay turn to Edinson Cavani and Abel Hernandez as they look to make adjustments with Luis Suarez banned from playing in the 2015 Copa America tournament. Meanwhile, Chile is looking to stay unbeaten, with help from Alexis Sanchez who is having a career year, after their heartbreaking exit from the 2014 World Cup.
