Soccer
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Bolivia’s Attempt to Qualify to Soccer World Cup Elevatinng Altitude Strategy
Bolivia’s decision to play at El Alto, the highest international stadium, is a calculated move to exploit altitude. Yet, questions…
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American Football Takes Root: NFL’s Historic Game in Soccer-Crazed Brazil
The NFL is set to make history with its first-ever game in South America as the Philadelphia Eagles face the…
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Fallen Stars: Izquierdo and Other Latin American Soccer Players Who Died on the Pitch
The soccer world is still in mourning after Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo tragically passed away at the age of 27…
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Argentina’s Glorious Day of Double Soccer and Basketball Olympic Gold in Athens 2004
Twenty years ago, Argentina achieved a historic feat at the Athens 2004 Olympics, winning two gold medals in a single…
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James Rodriguez: Searching for One Last Soccering Chapter
James Rodriguez finds himself without a club after a standout performance in the Copa America. At 33, the Colombian star…
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Valdano Advocates for South American Soccer’s Uniqueness
Jorge Valdano stresses the importance of preserving South American soccer's unique qualities and warns against imitating European methods, in an…
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The Short List of Teams Argentina’s Messi Faced Without Scoring or Assisting
Lionel Messi, the iconic soccer player, has faced countless teams and scored innumerable goals throughout his illustrious career. Yet, there…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Argentina’s Soccer Clubs at a Crossroads: Balancing Tradition and Privatization
As Argentina moves toward allowing private sports corporations (SADs) into its soccer leagues, member-owned clubs' historical and social significance must…
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South American Cocaine Kingpin’s Double Life as Soccer Player
Sebastián Marset, a top South American drug trafficker, used his fortune to infiltrate professional soccer, owning and playing for teams…
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The Transfer Market Impact of Latin American Stars Shining in Major Soccer Tournaments
Major tournaments like the Copa America showcase Latin American talent, attracting global attention and lucrative transfer deals, reshaping the soccer…
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