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FEELING AZUL
The Legendary Blue Demon Junior is heading back to London to thrill Lucha Libre fans for one night only in spectacular fashion under the dome of the Royal Albert Hall, 30 years to the day, he tells Elizabeth Mistry, since his…
Chola Power
In their frilly petticoats, layered skirts, dainty pumps and bowler hats, Las Cholitas (chola - the name used to describe indigenous women in Latin America), are relatively new to the Lucha Libre ring. Yet the crowds have come…
Standing Ovation for an Argentine
Santiago Peluffo reports on this week’s emotional standing ovation for Argentina's Jonás Gutierrez at Newcastle Football Club and interviews the player and his parents on his the recovery from testicular cancer.
Who'll be the UK's Favourite Sports Personality?
As English fans vote for its favourite Latin and Spanish footballers in the UK, for those who live for other things than footballers, here is our guide to the LUKAS nominees for theis year's Sports Personslity of the Year
King Messi: Eternal Logic Defier and Record Breaker
With a hat-trick against Sevilla, Messi took his La Liga goal tally up to 253 to break a record that had stood untouched for almost 60 years. Lewis Blakeman takes a look at the Argentine’s career, and argues that he doesn't…
Argentina vs Croatia - Argentina on Show for London Fans at West Ham
Latinolife took a trip to East London to watch Argentina play and witness delighted Tevez's return to his rightful place in the Argentine squad. Here’s what we thought of the game.
Monica Puig: Tossing a Curveball to the Tennis World
In our first in a series profiling up-and-coming sports stars of Latin America and Spain, we present the 21-year-old Puerto Rican, currently number 61 in world rankings, storming her way to the top of women's tennis
Los Pumas: A Brief History of Argentine Rugby
Having worked their way to the higher-ends of International Rugby, Argentina have overcome yet another hurdle in their quest to challenge the elites in South America’s fastest growing team sport.
Things You Should Know About....Latin America's Biggest Football Rivalries
In the absence of live football and all the flavour and drama that Latin Americans football fans generate, let's get nostalgic. From Argentina's Superclásico - Boca Juniors vs. River Plate and Brazil's Derby…
Miguel Herrera, The Real Star of the World Cup
Forget James Rodríguez, Arjen Robben or Thomas Müller. Miguel Herrera was by far the most entertaining character of this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Here we profile the mad Mexico manager.
Fantasy Football - The Power of Spain's Autonomous Communities
It is no surprise that Basque and Catalan football fans waited with baited breath for the result of the Scottish Referendum, seeking inspiration. They know better than anybody the talent in Spain’s autonomous communities and its…
...Latin Transfers of the Season
The transfer window slammed shut at the start of the month, putting an end to the ridiculous rumours, over-inflated egos, and lavish spending. This year’s transfer season broke yet more records. Here is our countdown as we focus…
Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)
“The ball gave me prestige, gave me fame, gave me riches. Thank you, my old friend". Alfredo Di Stefano, died aged 88, an inspirational leader and legend for Real Madrid and a hero for footballers world wide.
Brazil, biting and botas de oro - Latin America's World Cup reviewed
The long-anticipated 'Copa das copas' in football's surrogate homeland did not disappoint - but nor was it the fairytale the home nation had hoped for.
La Roja are dead! Long live la Roja!!
On the day Spain’s monarch abdicates, the most imperious footballing team of recent years also relinquishes its crown. It is ironic that the original La Roja, Chile's national team, is the one that rendered the name of the…
Sidelines: Four Films about Football, Latin America and Human Rights
Ana Ryle spent a weekend at Amnesty UK’s first football film festival at Hackney Picturehouse. It aimed to bring together the worlds of football and human rights. Four of the thought-provoking films shown - Looking for Rio,…
FOR THE LOVE OF....
Forget logic, it's that time of the decade when the only currency is euphoria and rage. Yes, the World Cup is here again and all human reason disappears. Nobody does passion quite like us Latinos, which is why we’ve…
World Cup Preview Brazil 2014
Both the Old world footballing powers and the New will be looking to re-write history in the first World Cup to be staged in Latin America since 1978. Here, LatinoLife gives you the lowdown on the main protagonists.
LATIN LONDONER #10 Ossie Ardiles - Footballer and World Cup winner
Scouted after Argentina’s 1978 World Cup victory, Osvaldo Ardiles was one of the first foreign footballers to play in the Premier League. He became arguably the best player in English football at the time and his FA Cup victory…
FOUND IN TRANSLATION
In 2014 we awarded Osvaldo Ardiles The lifetime Achievement Award at the LUKAS. Why? Because this little Argentine is one of the most important figures in the history of Latin American football in the UK. Without Ossie, there…
The Big Chill
Amaranta Wright meets the Argentine tennis giant Juan Martin de Potro, the youngest ever winner of the US Open, Wimbledon semi-finalist and 2-time Olympic medallist, and finds a refreshing focus on playing rather than being a…
London's Unlikely Latin Hero
When they arrived at Tottenham Hotspurs in 1979, hot off their World Cup victory, Ricardo Villa and fellow Argentine Ossie Ardiles, were the first Latin Americans to play in English Football. Honoured at the 25th anniversary of…
...Latino Legends of English football
With the signing of Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricky Villa after they helped Argentina win the 1978 World Cup, Tottenham Hotspurs began what was to be decades of UK Football clubs signing up the best Latin American players. From '…
Relishing the Magic of FC Barcelona
'Justify the meaningfulness of the football suffering fan if you like, while I bask in the glory of FC Barcelona magic'. Kings of the football world today, the great Barca has also had its share of suffering, on and off…
…LATIN AMERICAN OLYMPIANS
This year, of all years, you didn't think you could get away without knowing your A-Z of Latin American Olympians did you? Here's something to set you on track when that pub quiz comes along. And if the subject doesn…
The Victory of Simplicty
In the UK as a guest of the Instituto Cervantes, Vicente del Bosque, Spain's World-Cup winning football coach, talks to Latinolife about why his team, or 'family' as he calls, it works (and perhaps an inkling as to…
...ARGENTINA Vs. ENGLAND FOOTBALLING MOMENTS
Even if you may not want to relive those extruciating football matches between England and Argentina, we know you can't resist a peak at the highlights...
Latino Olympics Heroes of 2012
Paisa girl's BMX gold helps make 2012 Colombia's best Olympics ever, Felix Sanchez can't control tears at 2nd gold, Surprise gold for Brazilian gymnast, Guatemala's Erick Barrondo wins silver in 20km men'…
Latino medal achievements at London 2012
Latin American countries are not traditionally known for bountiful medal counts, but the London 2012 Olympic Games are showcasing talented athletes who are slowly growing the region's haul of silver and bronze. Teams from…
...Latin America's Paralympic triumphs at London 2012
From Yunidis Castillo's incredible 200m, to Alan Oliveira's crushing of the world's biggest Paralympic athlete, Latino athletes have brought London 2012 some of the most exciting moments in the competition's…
...Spanish Tennis Greats
It's hard to look beyond Rafa Nadal, but Spain's current tennis titan didn't come from nowhere, he was inspired by the many that came before him. We tell you who...
Teofilo Stevenson and some US-Latino magic moments
'What is 1 million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?" A tribute to the great Teofilo Stevenson, who recently passed away, and other moments when Latinos made themselves noticed, challenging the…
...Spanish Tennis Greats
It's hard to look beyond Rafa Nadal, but Spain's current tennis titan didn't come from nowhere, he was inspired by the many that came before him. We tell you who...
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