Latin American Soccer

Controversial Lautaro Martínez offside call has fans asking if new technology has gone too far

Semi-automated offside technology is in use for the first time in FIFA World Cup history in Qatar this year. The system is more accurate than the lines that VAR used to draw, but it hasn’t come without controversy. A Lautaro Martínez offside call during Argentina’s shocking 2-1 defeat vs. Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest talking points.

Henry Martin sería la gran sorpresa en la alineación titular de México ante Polonia

La inclusión de Henry Martin en el centro del ataque podría ser la gran sorpresa de México en su debut mundialista ante Polonia.

Sí, la espera se acabó y el Tri jugará este martes su primer partido en Catar.

El encuentro ha sido definido por muchos como el duelo clave en el objetivo de avanzar a la segunda fase del torneo. Tanto por la calidad del rival como por el nerviosimo natural de un evento de esta magnitud.

Enner "Superman" Valencia adds to his cult status with game-winning double for Ecuador

AL KHOR, Qatar - Captain Enner Valencia extended his cult status in Ecuador to wider international acclaim with a first-half double that propelled the South Americans to a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday.

The 33-year-old forward, nicknamed Superman, increased his record tally of goals for Ecuador to 37 and became the country’s highest scoring player at World Cup tournaments as his double at the Al Bayt Stadium added to the three he scored in 2014.

Superman Valencia castiga todos los pecados de Catar

Catar soñaba con un triunfo en la inauguración de SU Mundial. Ecuador, sin embargo, no quiso ser el pastel de la fiesta y le clavó una dolorosa derrota 2-0.

3 things we learned from Qatar vs. Ecuador: The host nation is a bad joke

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway with Ecuador handling the supremely limited host nation Qatar 2-0 without surrendering a shot on target. It was a pathetic display from Qatar, but their tournament will thankfully be over quickly Friday after Senegal once again hands them a deserved beating. 

So what did we learn from Sunday's curtain raiser besides the fact that Morgan Freeman has added a couple million to his bank account?

Los máximos goleadores mexicanos en los mundiales

La selección mexicana varonil participó en 16 de las 21 Copas del Mundo realizadas hasta el día de hoy y en ellas ha celebrado un total de 60 goles. A la hora de desglosarlos, por supuesto, uno encuentra que hay futbolistas que han anotado más que otros y, ad portas de nueva cita planetaria, es lógico hacerse preguntas como ¿quiénes son los máximos goleadores de México en los Mundiales?

World Cup injury list: Sadio Mané is out after fibula injury

Following is a list of players who have been ruled out or are doubtful for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup through injury.

Who will miss World Cup 2022? World Cup injury list  

PAUL POGBA (FRANCE)

Pogba injured his knee in pre-season and went under the knife in September to repair a damaged meniscus. The 29-year-old resumed training but on Oct. 31 his agent said the midfielder would not return to action for Juventus nor the world champions before the World Cup.

Team-by-team guide: 2022 Uruguay World Cup preview

To prepare you for the tournament, The18 has launched team-by-team previews for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Here’s the Uruguay World Cup preview who'll play in Group H against Portugal, South Korea and Ghana.

World Cup Appearances: 14th

Best Finish: Champions (1930, 1950)

Hizo un gol, fue al hospital y volvió para los festejos: La loca noche de la Maga Ovalle en el título de Tigres

Tigres volvió a ser campeón de la Liga MX Femenil. Después de dos torneos mordiendo el polvo, las Amazonas vencieron al América y sumaron su quinto título, consolidándose de paso como el equipo más ganador en la historia de la competencia.

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Injured Jiménez makes Mexico's World Cup squad but there's no room for former phenom Diego Lainez

MEXICO CITY - Mexico coach Gerardo Martino named striker Raúl Jiménez in his squad traveling to the World Cup in Qatar as he continues his recovery from injury problems.

Jiménez, 31, has only played four matches this season for Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers after sustaining knee and groin injuries.

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