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All content by Christopher Santos
Arguably the biggest superstar in the MLS, Gonzalo Higuaín plays for Inter Miami FC.

Major League Soccer looking to grow its U.S. fan base

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
December 19, 2021
Lionel Messi is all smiles after being named the 2021 Ballon d'Or winner.

Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
In 2019, PETA euthanized 57 percent of the dogs and 72 percent of the cats it took in, according to a Newsweek report.

Animal rights organization PETA euthanization rate alarming

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
The German soccer team protests treatment of migrant workers used in preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar’s Cup of Shame

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
Fan outrage, such as this protest by Chelsea fans, caused nine of Super League teams to withdraw.

Soccer fans’ protests bring an end to proposed Super League

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
June 14, 2021
The 2021 UEFA Euros begin Friday, June 11 with a match pitting Turkey against Italy.

Look for an England/France showdown in the UEFA Euros

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
June 10, 2021
Chelsea players celebrate their Premier Champions League championship after beating Manchester City 1-0.

Questionable lineup for Manchester City key to Chelsea winning Premier Champions League championship game 1-0

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
June 7, 2021
Soccer's Video Assistant Referee system has its detractors, but isn't getting the correct call the ultimate goal?

Soccer’s Video Assistant Referee has its pros and cons

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
May 13, 2021
Soccer teams make massive sums of money in various ways

Soccer teams make massive sums of money in various ways

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021
Diego Maradona, who passed away at age 60 on Nov. 25, 2020, holds up his team's trophy after Argentina's 3-2 victory over West Germany at the World Cup final soccer match at Atzeca Stadium in Mexico City.

Soccer suffers tragic losses over past few months

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
FIFA video game points and "packing" players can become very costly; made illegal in some countries

FIFA video game points and “packing” players can become very costly; made illegal in some countries

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X will keep their respective fan bases loyal.

The gaming console wars continue with the Xbox Series X vying with the PlayStation 5 for Christmas shoppers’ dollars

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
In protest of racial slurs being hurled at black players by fans, players have taken to wearing anti-racist messages on their jerseys.

Racism from fans in international soccer a growing problem that is finally being properly addressed

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
November 27, 2020
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi was prepared to wave bye-bye to his longtime Barcelona club but will be staying through the 2020-21 season.

Lionel Messi to stay with Barcelona, at least for now

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
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