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America Qualifies for Finals After Eliminating Monterrey
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
America beat Monterrey 2-1 after tying them 2-2 in the first match of a two-game series, thus qualifying for the final in the Mexican Clausura soccer tournament. continue reading »
America Heads to Mexican Soccer League’s Semifinals
May 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With a last-minute goal by Ecuadorian Christian Benitez, his second of the match, America snagged a 2-1 victory over Pumas UNAM in the quarterfinals of the Mexican Clausura soccer tournament and qualified for the semifinals. continue reading »
Real Madrid President Pleads for Unity Amongst Coaches, Players
May 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The president of Real Madrid soccer club appealed for unity Monday amid public squabbling between players and the coaching staff. Florentino Perez took the opportunity of a previously scheduled event at the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium to send a message to manager Jose Mourinho, his assistants and the players. continue reading »
Real Madrid Fails to Qualify for Champions League Finals
May 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Real Madrid scored twice in the last eight minutes of regulation Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund, but it wasn't enough to erase the 4-1 advantage the visitors racked up in last week's first leg in Germany. continue reading »
Venezuelan Baseball Player Luis Aparicio was Born in 1934
April 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Venezuelan baseball player Luis Aparicio who played for the Chicago White Sox was born in 1934. Aparicio played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 18 seasons from 1956 through 1973. continue reading »
Angel di Maria Reunites with Real Madrid Following Birth of Child
April 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Angel di Maria has rejoined his Real Madrid teammates, who are taking on Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League semifinals match on Wednesday night. continue reading »
Nadal Going After 9th Straight Monte Carlo Title Against Djokovic
April 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spain's Rafael Nadal topped Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) on Saturday and will attempt to win his ninth consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title when he takes on world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final. continue reading »
“Macho” Camacho’s Son “Machito” Is Motivated by Father’s Murder
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Hector "Machito" Camacho, the son of legendary Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho, says his father's murder last November has provided him with "more motivation" to become a world champion. continue reading »
Real Madrid Named Most Valuable Soccer Club, Manchester United Falls to No. 2
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Real Madrid has wrested the title of world's most valuable soccer club away from Manchester United, while FC Barcelona took third place on Forbes magazine's list, published Wednesday. continue reading »
Lionel Messi Sends Signed Jersey to Pope Francis
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Pope Francis was presented with a jersey signed by Argentine soccer star Leo Messi by a group of priests during Wednesday's public audience. continue reading »
David Beckham Calls Messi “Best Player in the World”
April 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
English soccer great David Beckham described FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as a player in a "class by himself" and said Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom the Argentine is often compared, is not quite at the same level. continue reading »
Tests Confirm Messi’s Injury Has Not Worsened
April 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The tests performed on FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi on Thursday morning confirmed that the player has not suffered "any worsening or change" and his recovery is continuing. continue reading »
Victor Valdes Reiterates Intention to Leave FC Barcelona in 2014
April 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes expressed admiration for England's Premier League in an interview where he also reiterated his intention to leave Barça when his current contract expires in June 2014. continue reading »
Lionel Messi to Miss Next Barça Match Following Injury
April 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Lionel Messi will miss FC Barcelona's next Spanish-league match against RCD Mallorca, but the club said Wednesday that he has not been ruled out for Barça's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg versus Paris Saint-Germain. continue reading »
FC Barcelona Draws 2-2 Against Celta Vigo
March 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A goal by Borja Oubiña with three minutes before time allowed Celta Vigo soccer club to salvage a tie against Barcelona, which, as expected, saved many of its top players for its quarterfinal Champions League duel against Paris Saint Germain. continue reading »
Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho Offers PSG Advice on How to Defeat Barcelona
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is advising Paris Saint-Germain on how to beat FC Barcelona in the clubs' upcoming Champions League quarterfinal clash, French sports daily L'Equipe suggested on Friday. continue reading »
Head of European Soccer League Opposes Expensive Goal-line Technology
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The head of UEFA, which presides over European soccer, has come out against implementing goal-line technology for European competitions, saying it would be cost-prohibitive and the money would be better spent on infrastructure and youth soccer. continue reading »
U.S., Mexico Draw In World Cup Qualifying Match
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United States escaped with a scoreless draw against Mexico in qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil thanks to a well-organized defense and a controversial non-call. continue reading »
Spain Ties with Finland At World Cup Qualifying Match
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spain's national soccer squad finds itself in second place in its UEFA World Cup qualifying group after a disappointing 1-1 draw here Friday with Finland, which stunned the defending world champs with a counterattack goal in the 79th minute. continue reading »
BRAZIL OPEN: Nadal Beats Argentine Nalbandian, Grabs Title
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spain's Rafael Nadal beat Argentina's David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-3 Sunday in the final of the Brazil Open, notching his first title on the comeback trail from a serious knee injury. continue reading »
