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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

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For much of us here in Latin America, watching Lionel Messi at a World Cup has become a familiar ritual. On Monday, the Argentine...
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Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo Makes Tennis History with Queen’s Club Title

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Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo claimed the biggest title of his career on Sunday, beating American Tommy Paul 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 to win the HSBC...
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Uruguay Let Lead Slip in Costly World Cup Draw With Cape Verde

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Uruguay had Sunday’s World Cup game right where it wanted it, then let it slip away. The South American side drew 2-2 with Cape...
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Ecuador Stalls as Curaçao Makes World Cup History

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For us here in Latin America, Saturday’s World Cup story was Ecuador’s missed chance. Ecuador controlled the ball, created the better chances and fired...
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Cerúndolo Carries Argentina Into Queen’s Club Semifinals

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Francisco Cerúndolo’s grass-court rise has taken another meaningful step, and this one comes with a clear Latin American edge. The Argentine seventh seed reached...
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Ex-Costa Rica Coach Alfaro Leads Paraguay to Crucial World Cup Win

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Paraguay’s World Cup campaign came back to life Friday night under coach Costa Rican fans know all too well. Gustavo Alfaro, the Argentine manager...
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Latin American Women Head to Wimbledon Without a Clear Favorite

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Latin America will not arrive at Wimbledon without talent. It will arrive without a clear women’s singles favorite. That is the more honest reading...
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Mexico Clinches Group Control After Tense Win Over South Korea

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Mexico became the first team to take full control of its World Cup group on Thursday night, beating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara and...
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Joy for Colombia, Heartbreak for Panama at World Cup 2026

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A day that began with hope for Latin America's two teams in action at the 2026 World Cup ended in sharply different moods —...
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Messi Makes World Cup History as Argentina Opens Title Defense

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Lionel Messi began what could be his final World Cup with another night that belonged entirely to him. The Argentina captain scored a hat...
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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

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