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Here is the introduction to a new "30 for 30" ESPN documentary on the relationship between drug barons and soccer in Colombia around the 1994 World Cup.  To say this looks intense would be an understatement. After the jump, Jeff Zimbalist, the writer and director of The Two Escobars, talks about working on the film, which premiers on ESPN on June ...

Former MLS alumni Leonel Alvarez became the 10th coach in Colombian history to debut as a head coach with a championship. Leo is a pretty amazing dude and what he has been able to accomplish in 6 months is historical and something that will be talked about in this city for decades as he gave Independiente Medellín its 5th star. What's even more ...

After the 1 - 0 win on the road in the opening leg, former Dallas Burn / New England Revolution / Colombia International Leonel Alvarez's Independiente Medellin are the Colombian Champions, while also qualifying for the 2010 Copa Libertadores. Please... please.... someone in MLS interview "El Baron".  I've never met a man that was meant to ...

Golfer Camilo Villegas of Colombia walks with New York Red Bulls soccer player Juan Pablo Angel also of Colombia along the 18th fairway during a practice round for The Barclays golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey.    Story and Image via Daylife

On Showtime this month is a documentary called "Cocaine Cowboys", about the city of Miami in the early to mid 80's and the rise and fall of the drug culture along with the villains and heroes who inspired movies and shows like "Scarface" and "Miami Vice".  Scary but truly fascinating; this is the real story.  Highly recommend.

Well that didn't take long for Rafael van der Vaart to make his mark in the number 18 jersey on his debut. A free kick goal and an assist off a free kick on Pepe's goal to lead Real Madrid over Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe. Every Real Salt Lake fan has their heads in their hands knowing this was the game that was to be played in Salt ...

While there will always be a fine line between passion and people going ape sh*t and taking advantage of the situation, I think we can all agree on where this falls. This riot between supporters broke out during the America de Cali vs Deportivo de Cali game after a penalty wasn't called. 18 peeps ended up being stabbed and over 80 were injured ...

Jose Rene Higuita Zapata was the ultimate showman in the game for a Colombia side that saw unprecedented success during the 1990's with names like Carlos Valderrama, Leonel Alvarez, Faustino Asprilla and Freddy Rincon. Now 41 year old El Loco is back in the game, this time with second division Colombian side Deportivo Rionegro who are currently ...