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Brazil Hopes Scolari Will Lead Team to Another World Cup Win
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Luiz Felipe Scolari, who guided Brazil to its most recent World Cup title, is returning as manager of the national soccer team, Brazilian media said Wednesday. continue reading »
2014 World Cup Mascot Will be Named Fuleco
November 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
FIFA, soccer's global governing body, announced Monday that its mascot for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be called Fuleco, a name that won in a popular vote of more than 1.7 million people. continue reading »
Messi Is Not Afraid Of Losing Barcelona Contract
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi said he is not concerned about negotiating an extension of his current contract, which expires on June 30, 2016, reiterating his desire to play his entire career with the Spanish club. continue reading »
Spain’s Rafa Benitez Named New Manager of Chelsea F.C.
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Chelsea on Wednesday named Rafa Benitez as manager for the balance of the 2012-2013 season, replacing Roberto Di Matteo, who was fired earlier in the day over the English club's latest embarrassing loss in Europe. continue reading »
Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain Qualify for Champions League Knockout Stage
November 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Paris Saint Germain, Arsenal and Schalke 04 are headed to the Champions League knockout stage after Wednesday's group matches. continue reading »
Carlos Slim Invests $2.5 Million in Spanish Soccer Club
November 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexican telecommunications magnate Carlos Slim has become the largest shareholder in struggling Spanish soccer club Real Oviedo, providing much-needed funds just ahead of a deadline for raising capital. continue reading »
Qatar Airways to be Main Sponsor on Barcelona’s Jersey
November 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
FC Barcelona's jerseys will carry the name Qatar Airways starting next July in compliance with a request from the Spanish club's current main sponsor, Qatar Sports Investments. continue reading »
Barcelona’s Sanchez Injured in Chile vs Serbia Friendly Match
November 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Chile's Alexis Sanchez, a striker for F.C. Barcelona, will miss four weeks of action after straining a ligament in his right foot during an international friendly against Serbia. continue reading »
Celtic Shocks Barcelona in Champions League Match
November 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Offensive powerhouse FC Barcelona ran into a determined defense Wednesday in Glasgow, where Celtic pulled off a 2-1 upset in the fourth round of group play in the Champions League. continue reading »
Sister of Brazilian Soccer Star Hulk Home Safe After Kidnapping
November 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The younger sister of Brazilian soccer star Hulk returned Tuesday to her home in the northeastern city of Campina Grande after being the victim of a kidnapping, police officials said. continue reading »
Lionel Messi’s Newborn Son Thiago Already Member of Dad’s Hometown Club
November 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The newborn son of FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi is already registered as a member of the Argentine club his dad supported while growing up in Rosario, fans of Newell's Old Boys proclaimed at a match. continue reading »
Soccer Great Maradona Says Boca Doesn’t Need Him
July 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona, recently cut loose as manager by Dubai's Al Wasl, said former club Boca Juniors has no need for him at the helm. continue reading »
Brazilian Soccer Star Neymar “Goes Green” with Nike Wear Made from Recycled Bottles, Beans (VIDEO)
July 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
According to Nike, Brazilian football star Neymar of Seleção will become “the world's most environmentally-friendly football player this summer.” Neymar will step onto the field wearing Nike’s GS football boo continue reading »
Argentine Diego Maradona Fired as Dubai’s Al Wasl Soccer Club Manager - Now Wants to Talk it Over
July 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Dubai's Al Wasl soccer club fired Argentine manager Diego Armando Maradona as part of an effort to "change the image," a spokesman for the team told the Buenos Aires sports daily Ole. continue reading »
Brazilian Soccer Team Asks Fans to Show Support in ‘Blood’
July 11, 2012 | by Good Company | Latino Daily News
EC Vitória, the Brazilian soccer team famous for their red and black jerseys are making some changes and asking their fans for help. In an effort to raise awareness as well as blood donations, the team has eliminated the color red from their jerseys and begun a campaign entitled, ‘Meu Sange é Rubro-Negro’ (My Blood is Red and Black.) continue reading »
Spain La Roja, Wins Euro 2012 Title, Third Straight Major Soccer Title
July 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spain has won the Euro 2012 title, making this their third major soccer title. Spain defeated 4-0 Italy to gain the title today in the finals. continue reading »
Cristiano Ronaldo has Rough Game in Portugal-Denmark Match, Misses Open Goals (VIDEO)
June 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
For someone who recently claimed to be better than Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo is likely feeling quite silly after missing not one but two nearly open goals during a Euro 2012 match this week. continue reading »
Soccer Player Alex de Avila Killed in Colombia
June 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A professional soccer player died and one of his teammates was wounded in an attack by gunmen in a town near the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, Colombian authorities said. In the shooting Alex de Avila, defensive midfielder for the second-division club continue reading »
Mexico’s “Chicharito” Hernandez is UNICEF’s Newest Goodwill Ambassador
May 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who plays for Manchester United and the Mexican national team, has agreed to serve as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Mexico. continue reading »
Barcelona Coach Angry With Soccer Star Pique for White-Water Rafting with Shakira
March 23, 2012 | by Goal.com | Latino Daily News
Barcelona's head coach appears to be getting increasingly frustrated with one of his defender's choice in off-time activities with girlfriend Shakira. continue reading »