Soccer
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SPORTS
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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ANALYSIS
Leadership Failures Fuel Persistent Soccer Violence Across Latin America
The 71-year-old head of Colombia's soccer federation, Ramon Jesurún, and his son were arrested in Miami following an altercation with…
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Argentina’s Soccer Clubs Face Privatization Under President Milei’s Reforms
As President Javier Milei pushes for economic reforms in Argentina, his sights are set on privatizing the country's beloved soccer…
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Copa América 2024 Faces Pitch Challenges Amid High Stakes
Concerns over pitch conditions overshadow Copa América 2024, raising player safety issues and impacting the quality of play in the…
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Latin American Soccer Stars Absent from Upcoming Copa America
The 2024 Copa America in the United States will miss several top Latin American soccer stars due to injuries, technical…
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