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Curaçao: A small Caribbean nation at the biggest World Cup

Pablo Ferri — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The rhythm, the cadence, is hypnotic. The late-afternoon sun helps: scales flying off the fish flash in a silvery, summery gust. Three young men fall into a soft, steady rhythm — fish, knife, entrails — chop, chop! The day winds down at the pier, and Curaçao — this small, arid island off the northern coast of Venezuela, part of the former Dutch Antilles — now stands out as one of the best ideas conceived since the Big Bang; at times, it may also seem like the opposite: a Caribbean theme park for Europeans and Americans. But not now — it is a kingdom of physical well-being, a haven of tranquility, the soul of the slow world. Guts, scales, salt water, milky sun, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm.

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2025 Gold Cup semifinals: Who’s playing and where to watch in the US

Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:56:38 GMT

The 2025 Gold Cup final is approaching, and it could see Mexico facing the hosts, the United States. After some exciting quarterfinals (for the most part), a continental semifinal is on the horizon, as the guest team, Saudi Arabia, has been eliminated from this CONCACAF tournament.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums and everything you need to know about the tournament

Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:56:57 GMT

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be played in the United States and this edition will have an expanded format, which has generated criticism for its impact on players, existing competitions, and the environment. Critics argue that the added matches overload an already packed soccer calendar, increasing the risk of injury and fatigue for the players. Coaches and unions have expressed concern about the lack of rest and recovery time. In addition, some fear that the new tournament could devalue existing competitions such as the UEFA Champions League.

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