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Podcast will feature World Cup stars talking about racism, LGBTQ rights and gun violence

As part of their coverage around the World Cup, Telemundo – in collaboration with LX News – will present a special podcast focused on prominent soccer stars that are trying to change the world by speaking out about different social topics, including gun violence, racism and LGBTQ rights. 

Telemundo podcast Mi Mundialista Favorito

The new podcast is called Mi Mundialista Favorito / My New Favorite Futbolista and is a bilingual show hosted by former Colombian international Juan Pablo Ángel and Eric Álvarez.

Ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on vs. Tottenham and explains why he had to punish him

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and that he is now training away from the first-team squad.

La maldición del ¡SIUU!: Camilo Sanvezzo es la nueva víctima del festejo a lo Cristiano Ronaldo

En vista de los últimos acontecimientos, los clubes de la Liga MX deberían prohibir a sus jugadores celebrar goles con el icónico ¡SIUU! de Cristiano Ronaldo. Esto luego de que en menos de una semana, dos jugadores que lo intentaron vieron como sus dianas era anuladas segundos después.

Mexican team stamps photo of Instagram influencer on their new jersey

Every year, soccer teams around the world present the jerseys they'll use throughout the season. The designs vary from authentic art pieces to boring, generic templates that brands try to elevate with a beautifully written but meaningless press releases. 

It's all in an effort to squeeze as much money as possible from their fans' pockets. 

Man United drops Cristiano Ronaldo from squad for Chelsea game after his early departure vs. Spurs

Cristiano Ronaldo was the hat trick hero when Manchester United last played Tottenham in March 2022. The two sides met again on Wednesday and Ronaldo made the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. 

United had a dominant performance against Spurs with Fred and Bruno Fernandes scoring the goals in a 2-0 victory. What caught everyone’s attention was Ronaldo — who didn’t feature in Wednesday’s game — heading down the tunnel at Old Trafford in the 89th minute.

Costa Rican young star could miss the World Cup after positive doping test

Costa Rica midfielder Orlando Galo has tested positive for a prohibited substance following a random test carried out in September, the country's football federation (FCRF) said on Tuesday.

Galo, who has played nine times for Costa Rica and helped them qualify for the World Cup, tested positive for Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) after his sample was among 15 randomly taken during their friendly tour of South Korea last month.

Tigres mete la cola y podría poner en pausa el sueño europeo de Alexis Vega

Pese a que renovó su contrato con Chivas hasta 2024 hace solo cinco meses, la sensación en el aire es que Alexis Vega no regresará al Rebaño para el Torneo Clausura 2023. 

El sueño del jugador es probar suerte en Europa y en ese objetivo una buena actuación en el Mundial de Catar podría allanarle el camino. Sin embargo, el Viejo Continente no es el único destino posible en el horizonte del delantero. De acuerdo a varios informes, en el entorno de Vega no se descarta un cambio de aires dentro de la misma Liga MX.

¿Tocó fondo Fútbol Picante? La burda e infantil burla de Álvaro Morales a Jorge Pietrasanta

No es un misterio que Álvaro Morales es una de las figuras más controversiales del fútbol mexicano. En tiempos de engagement en redes sociales, el comentarista seguro que le da a ESPN una buena cuota de presencia online con su perfil arrogante e incesantes troleos. Sin embargo, poco a poco los espectadores comienzan a preguntarse si la cadena televisiva tiene límite ante las actitudes cada vez menos profesionales del periodista.

#Chivander: Luis Enrique Santander refs another game of scandalous decisions for Chivas

Although Puebla got an exciting penalty shootout victory over Chivas to go through to the liguilla quarterfinals, a few controversial decisions from referee Luis Enrique Santander could’ve broken the internet if Chivas had come out victorious.

The Santander-Chivas history

The words "Santander" and "Chivas" have been interrelated for quite some time now. 

Controversial VAR decision robs USWNT of equalizer in 2-1 defeat to England

76,893 fans packed into Wembley Stadium on Friday to watch England defeat the United States women’s national team 2-1 in a wildly entertaining friendly. The game had a bit of everything including two controversial VAR decisions that went against the U.S.

The game got off to a brutal start for the USWNT when Alana Cook had a nightmare at the back. In the ninth minute a dangerous but clearable cross from Beth Mead came into the box and Cook failed to get it clear. Lauren Hemp jumped on the failed clearance and tucked in the game’s opener

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