Costa Rican footballer Álvaro Saborío suddenly retires due to ‘unfair insults’
The 34-year-old Saprissa forward retired after just a month with the team, citing too many insults from fans and media directed at him and his family.
WATCH: Joel Campbell scores in Arsenal’s friendly against MLS All-Stars
Joel Campbell's offseason, which has included a disappointing Copa América showing and transfer rumors from his club, finally saw a bright spot with a goal in an exhibition against the MLS All-Stars in San José, California on Thursday night.
WATCH: Raquel Rodríguez’s first professional score is a beauty
An exciting week for Costa Rican football star Raquel Rodríguez ended with a beautiful golazo from the decorated 22-year-old midfielder.
Costa Rica’s Tropic Bowl brings American football down south
American football is back in Costa Rica as the sixth annual Tropic Bowl kicks off at 12 p.m. Saturday in Pavas, San José.
Costa Rican soccer star Raquel Rodríguez: It’s time to talk about equal pay
Costa Rican national soccer start and current Sky Blue player Raquel Rodríguez spoke to The Tico Times about the equal pay debate in women's soccer.
Costa Rica draws with Spain 1-1 at FIFA Women’s World Cup opening match in Canada
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The final score in Las Ticas' debut at Canada's World Cup is the country's first point ever in a FIFA World Cup.
Colombia defeats Costa Rica in Copa América preparation match
The decisive goal was scored by Falcao during the first minute of the nerve-wracking match's second half, when the Colombians' aggressive tactics made it impossible for a timid La Sele to recover.
Cartago football champs win local ‘Super Bowl’
Los Leones of Cartago gave fans to get rowdy about: a 47-16 victory over the San José Panthers.
US’ all-time top scorer Landon Donovan to retire at end of season
LOS ANGELES – Landon Donovan, the USA's all-time top scorer who was left out of the national squad for the World Cup in Brazil, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the MLS season.
Messi hat-trick sees Barca past Real in seven-goal thriller
MADRID – Barcelona moved to within a point of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga as they twice came from behind thanks to a Lionel Messi hat-trick to edge a thrilling El Clásico 4-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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