James Rodríguez
'It's the Best Goal': Stephanie Roche on Her Viral Wonder-Strike and the Puskas Award
Stephanie Roche scored the goal of a lifetime in front of about 100 people, but social media made sure the whole world got to see it.
Aron Johannsson's Injury Hell Is Finally Over
Aron Johannsson, the Icelandic-American striker, is finally back on the field after a long World Cup hangover that hardly anyone knew about.
This Soccer Team Is on a U.S. Government Blacklist for Its Ties to Narco-Trafficking
One of Colombia's main pipelines of soccer talent has long been associated with one of the country's most dangerous cartels, and the U.S. has finally taken notice.
James Rodriguez Scores Downright Silly Goal
James Rodriguez scored an out-of-this-world goal for Real Madrid and we're just here watching it, man.
Five Things We Learned from This Weekend's Football
Jesus Christ – has Sam Allardyce been right all along?
James Rodriguez, Envigado F.C., and the Long Shadow of Pablo Escobar
More than two decades after the death of cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar, Colombia and its soccer tradition is entering a new era—even as Escobar's influence remains visible.
The Russian Oligarch and the French Soccer Club: How Monaco got Emptied Out
Monaco's Russian oligarch owner made some big promises after buying the team, but after a brief renaissance, fans may be in for some fresh hell.
Angel di Maria and Real Madrid Don't Need Each Other
Real Madrid may soon regret discarding Angel di Maria, but Manchester United is more than happy to acquire his services.
A Funeral for Manuel, 32 Years After the Guatemalan Massacre That Killed Him
On May 14, 1982, during the height of Guatemala's civil war, Carmen Sánchez Chen was bathing in the Chixoy River when the military attacked, taking her three-year-old son, Manuel. Decades later, Manuel's remains were exhumed from a mass grave, allowing...
This Isn't Just an Excuse to Party on the Cheap: Previewing VICE Sports' World Cup Coverage From Colombia
Two friends of VICE Sports are headed to Colombia to chronicle the World Cup and all the other effed-up-ess that's going on in Colombia right now. There's an election the day after Los Cafeteros' first game. It's going to be wild.