Central & South America

Is Peru’s Absurd Ross-And-Rachel Story Finally Over?

Let’s be honest, you’re probably sick of the Paolo Guerrero story by now. The will-he, won’t-he narrative has gone on for eight months and it’s almost as unbearable as the Ross and Rachel storyline that kept people watching “Friends” for years even though it was never ever really all that funny. 

Test Your Knowledge Over Which World Cup Countries Have The Biggest And Smallest Populations

World Cup rosters have 23 players on them. They’re allegedly the best 23 players the country has to offer. So it’s hard to imagine that the United States has over 300 million people but can’t seem to find 23 (or even 11) who are even capable of qualifying for a World Cup (yeah, I know it's not that simple).

Messi Drops Hat-Trick, Moves Behind Pele As South America’s Second-Leading Scorer Of All-Time

Argentina began its World Cup tune-ups in earnest on Tuesday with the first of two friendlies before opening group play against Iceland on June 16. La Albiceleste welcomed Haiti to La Bombonera in Buenos Aires — a meeting between the nations currently holding spots five and 108 in the FIFA World Rankings. 

If Maradona Trumps Messi, The Same Should Be Said About Eusebio And Ronaldo

This World Cup, just like the 2010 and 2014 events preceding it, will be dominated by the narrative surrounding Lionel Messi and Argentina. You know the one: Maradona lifted La Albiceleste to the ’86 title (he was well-marshalled by Lothar Matthaus in the final, but we don’t speak about that) and Messi needs to do the same to earn our love and respect. It’s tired, untrue but extremely captivating. 

Peru’s World Cup Hype Video Is Just Spectacular

Celebrating its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 36 years, Peru sent a fantastic reminder of its footballing heritage and indomitable spirit to Group C rivals France, Denmark and Australia via Twitter.

The two-minute hype video will send shivers down your spine with shots of the Andes mountains, the Amazon Basin, Lima, Machu Picchu and the nation’s brilliant World Cup qualifying campaign (take a seat, Luis Suarez). 

Remember The Seal Dribble? It’s Baaaack

It’s been entirely too long since a footballer pretended to be seal out on the pitch, but thanks to Corinthians’ Angel Romero, a 25-year-old winger from Paraguay, we now have another seal-inspired tekkers video to watch for the next 12 years.

That’s how long it’s been since the original gangster seal footballer Kerlon established himself as one of YouTube’s first viral sensations. Then playing for Cruzeiro and the Brazilian U-17 side, Kerlon was impossibly talented at flicking the ball onto his own head before running at the defense. 

Argentine FA Told Its Journalists How to Flirt And It Backfired

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) recently published a handbook for their executives, players, coaches and journalists travelling to Russia for the World Cup, and in the handbook was a section on how to flirt with the Russian women. As expected, there was plenty of outrage from people, and now the AFA has been forced to apologise. 

The controversy happened after the largest women’s march took place in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. 

Lionel Messi Reveals He Has No Desire To Join The Rat Race

Today, ESPN published a Lionel Messi story by Sam Borden that’s scheduled to appear in ESPN The Magazine’s June 8 World Fame issue. The long-form article mainly concerns Messi’s off-field demeanor — he’s quiet, reclusive and prefers to express himself on the pitch. 

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