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Sports Personalities of 2018
In a world of ever increasing Sports feats and competition, the variety in this list demonstrates the far-reaching expanses of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese athletes at a global level. It is clear sport is at the heart of Latin culture and the sheer depth and breadth of Latin sport talent is inspirational. For years, Latin sport and its stars have not only left an impression on the beautiful heritage and narrative of sport but created memories, moments and dreams. Latin sport touches hearts everywhere and long may it continue.
Messi is the greatest, so was Diego
Argentina’s well-deserved victory in Qatar means that this South American nation has not only won two World Cups as a democratic country (a third under dictatorship), but each have been achieved thanks to the greatest player of his time, with a distinct personality and unique set of skills. No need to relegate the memory of the late Maradona to make way for Messi. They stand side by side in the pantheon of Argentina’s football Gods, argues Jimmy Burns, author of 'Maradona: The Hand of God' and 'Cristiano & Leo'
Creating Colombia’s Tennis Legacy
So you thought Latin American tennis players only came from Argentina? Think again. Enter Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, last year's doubles Wimbledon and US Open champions, the world’s #1 doubles pair. Amaranta Wright talks to the couple from Cali, who have already made tennis history, about being both Latin America's greatest ever tennis doubles partnership and part of a fine new Colombian tennis generation.
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 the pitch. Jimmy Burns tells the story of a club that well deserves its glory moment.
...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 'Ossie' Ardiles to Sergio Aguero, Latin Americans have brought the English league some of their greatest moments and have come to be adored by the English teams they served. Here are some things you should know about...Latino Legends of English Football
LATIN LONDONER #17: Juliano Fiori - rugby player
If anyone epitomises the uniqueness and strength that comes from being bi-cultural it is Juliano Fiori. Not only is he a West Londoner who is playing rugby for Brazil in the Olympics, but to do so, he’s had to juggle a full time job as head of humanitarian affairs at charity Save the Children with training. His Brazilian father, Jorge, arrived in the UK as a poitical refugee in the early seventies, with his then girlfriend, Juliano’s mother, both narrowly escaping the clutches of PInoochet and sealing Juliano’s identity as a British-Latino. "Playing for Brazil is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I never dreamed I would get,” says Juliano. “I was raised here in London but my heart has always been with Brazil.”
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.