Claro Sports secures Olympic rights until 2032 for Latin America

The largest sports event on the planet will reach millions of Latin American homes at no extra cost thanks to a mega media agreement.

A Mega Agreement So You Don’t Miss A Medal

It looks like our plans for the next… eight years? They are officially done. In a move that has left more than one with their mouths open (and reviewing their cable service contract), América Móvil and Claro Sports have secured the broadcasting rights for practically the entire Olympic party that is coming. We are talking about a marathon of events that goes from the Milano Cortina 2026 winter games to the heat of Brisbane 2032, including the return to Los Angeles. Basically, if there are Olympic rings involved, you will most likely have to tune in to this platform.

All this was possible after what we imagine were epic negotiations with the International Olympic Committee and a separate agreement with Televisa Univisión for the Mexican territory. The result is a masterstroke that will give access to exclusive coverage to users in Mexico and 16 other countries in the region. Yes, you read that right: sixteen. From Patagonia to the Rio Grande, the Olympic spirit will be transmitted via Claro Sports, promising a unique experience at no additional cost to its subscribers. Something like the most generous “include” in the history of telecommunications.

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What does this “All-Inclusive” sports car include?

It’s not just putting the cameras and transmitting. The agreement is quite juicy and includes live broadcasts, special programming, analysis (to finally understand that rare sport that we only see every four years), recaps and exclusive content. For almost all of Latin America, this visual feast will be available on Claro pay television. But pay attention, Mexicans: for you, access will be through the cable systems that already have the channel and, of course, on the digital platforms. Because what would modern life be without the option of watching a perfect dive from your cell phone, right?

In its statements, the company made it clear that Mexico is a priority audience that has demonstrated a growing passion for Olympic sport. So, prepare yourselves for a total immersion in the stories of the athletes, the excitement of the competition and that whole vibe of global unity that, let’s be honest, makes us cry a little with every awards ceremony. It is a strong commitment to bring the Olympic movement to the screens in a massive and quality way.

This mega media deal not only changes the landscape of sports broadcasting in the region, but also ensures that entire generations can follow the exploits of their idols without having to jump between platforms or pay extra subscriptions. In the era of streaming fragmentation, it’s a respite… or rather, a straight sprint to the finish line.

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Messi becomes the all-time top scorer in the World Cup

Messi scores a double, reaches 18 goals in World Cups and surpasses Klose as the all-time leading scorer.

Messi’s historic double in the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi continues to make history. In the match against Austria, corresponding to the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine star scored two goals that allowed him to reach 18 goals in six World Cups, surpassing the German Miroslav Klose (16) as the tournament’s all-time top scorer.

Argentina won 2-0 and secured their place in the round of 32. The team leads Group J with perfect pace.

However, the afternoon did not start out easy. At minute 8, Messi missed a penalty against Lautaro Martínez. The ball went to the side. But thirty minutes later, he appeared in the area to receive a pass from Facundo Medina and define with precision, in a play similar to the one he made against Real Madrid in 2017.

Already in added time, he took the ball inside the area, shot twice and on the second attempt he achieved the double. With these five goals so far in the competition, he is also emerging as a candidate for the Golden Boot.

The figures of the moment

With his double, Messi has 18 goals in World Cups. In Qatar 2022 he scored seven; Now he has five and aspires to surpass that personal best. On June 24 he will turn 39, but he assured not to think about age.

“A lot of happiness for the victory mainly, it was very hard. We had to put a lot of intensity. I am happy for the result and the classification,” declared the MVP of the match.

Meanwhile, FIFA announced that it will distribute 871 million dollars among the 48 participating teams, 15% more than in Qatar 2022. Each team receives a minimum of 12.5 million dollars: 2.5 for preparation and 10 for qualifying.

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Katia Itzel García: first Mexican referee in a men’s World Cup

The Mexican will be the first woman to direct a men's World Cup match.

Milestone for Mexican arbitration

The wait is over for Katia Itzel García. After the first two days of the 2026 North America World Cup, she will finally debut as a central referee. It will be in the match between Tunisia and the Netherlands, which will be played the day after tomorrow in Kansas City.

This is a historical fact. García will become the first Mexican referee to officiate a men’s World Cup match. In addition, she will be the third woman in the entire history of the World Cups to referee a match, after the French Stephanie Frappart (Qatar 2022) and the American Tori Penso, who already has two appointments in this edition.

A key duel in Group F

The match between Tunisians and the Dutch will be decisive in defining first place in Group F. The African team is already eliminated, but the European team needs to win to stay at the top of the table. García will thus have an attractive and highly demanding match.

The tricolor whistler will be accompanied by her compatriot Sandra Ramírez as assistant number one, and the Spanish José Enrique Naranjo as number two. The fourth referee will be the Paraguayan Juan Gabriel Benítez, while the reserve assistant is the also Guaraní Milcíades Saldívar.

The advancement of women’s refereeing

Katia Itzel will be the second central judge participating in North America 2026. Penso already directed the game between the Czech Republic and South Africa, and yesterday she was appointed for the duel between Ecuador and Germany, also the day after tomorrow.

García had already worked as the fourth referee in three matches of this World Cup. Her appointment as principal confirms the growing presence of women in high-level refereeing.

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Marketa Vondrousova suspended four years for evading drug test

Wimbledon 2023 champion, sanctioned for refusing anti-doping control.

Suspension for refusing anti-doping test

Marketa Vondrousova, 2023 Wimbledon champion, was suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) reported that the Czech refused to give a sample last December.

The 26-year-old tennis player explained on Instagram that she was going through an emotional breakdown. “The agent knocked on my door very night without properly identifying himself. I was afraid and mentally stressed,” he wrote. The ITIA applied the maximum penalty for a first violation, a decision that an independent court upheld this month.

Incident details

The control occurred on December 3, 2025, at 8 p.m., at his house. Vondrousova signed a refusal form. In his defense, he stated that he has never tested positive and that three days later he passed a test with a negative result. “I have always competed with a clear conscience,” he said.

The ITIA noted that refusing a test is as serious as an adverse result. “A player cannot be allowed to be better off for refusing control,” said Karen Moorhouse, the agency’s executive director.

Vondrousova is represented by Howard Jacobs, a lawyer who helped Simona Halep reduce her doping ban. The Czech can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The suspension expires on June 21, 2030. He is currently ranked 122nd and has not played since January. Wimbledon starts next week, but she won’t be taking part.

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