Andrés Lichtveld

Miami

Director of Sports Content at Canela Media

Sports Journalist / Producer | MMA Commentator 🥊 Sportswriter @enfuegonow (@SInow) | ⚽️ @caneladeportes @idiomafut @idiomafutve

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Articles

"Popeye's Kid" Meme Dude Is Now A State Champ

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

The main star of a viral meme has just become a state football champion in New Jersey. Dieunerst Collin, better known as the Popeyes Kid, went viral almost 10 years ago after appearing in a video on the social network Vine, waiting in line at the fast food chain Popeyes while waiting for his chicken. The way he looked at the camera and then at the horizon, trying to go unnoticed, generated millions of interactions and memes to this day.
Top 5 UFC Fights We Need To See in 2023

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

2023 begins, and once again we make our wish list, although it will not be for Santa Claus but for Dana White, president of the UFC. Here we analyze five fights that the UFC must make in 2023 and that we so badly want to see. Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon VeraSean O'Malley shocked the world after defeating Petr Yan last October in a fight where he was expected to be absolutely destroyed. "Sugar" is currently ranked #1 in the bantamweight division and is on a five-fight unbeaten streak.
Al-Nassr: Everything You Need To Know About Cristiano Ronaldo's New Team

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

Everything in life comes to an end, and Cristiano Ronaldo's career in the elite of soccer has reached its conclusion, after it was announced that he has signed for Saudi Professional League club Al-Nassr. The Portugal superstar signed a contract until 2025, during which he will unofficially earn 200 million euros per year, making him the highest paid athlete in the world. At 37 years old, Ronaldo's salary is totally absurd.
Gareth Bale Announces Retirement: This Is Why He's An Absolute Legend

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

We didn't get to see much of Gareth Bale in MLS, as the five-time UEFA Champions League winner announced his retirement from soccer on Monday. Bale was set to play in the highly anticipated match between LAFC and the LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on February 25. This game is certainly one of the most anticipated kickoffs in MLS history.
World Baseball Classic: Team USA's 1990s Squad Would Have Been Insane

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

As the 2023 World Baseball Classic approaches, it is inevitable to think about what this tournament would have been like in past decades, and how the different countries would have been made up with their stars of the moment. The first WBC was held in 2006, and if we go back two editions, the tournament would have been played in 1998 (it is played every four years). What would the U.S. team for the 1998 World Baseball Classic have looked like?
Exactly How Good Was Pelé?

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

Pelé, the king of soccer, passed away on December 29 at the age of 82. This is undoubtedly one of the most painful and important losses in the world of sports, since for many, the Brazilian was the greatest footballer of all time. Many of us didn't see him play, as he broke onto the international scene in 1958 and retired in the 1970s, but how good was Pelé? Here's the answer.
Predictions as Messi, Benzema and Other Stars Enter Free Agency in 2023

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

A new year begins, and new contracts will come to an end. Therefore, important international soccer stars will be left without teams and will test free agency. We take a look at the players whose contracts end in June 2023 while analyzing their futures. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)Lionel Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain is coming to an end in June, after playing two seasons on French soil.
GoldenEye 007 Finally Arrives: 6 Games That Alo Need Remaster Treatment

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

When I saw the trailer and learned that Goldeneye 007 would be returning to the Nintendo Switch and Xbox, I must admit I almost ran screaming like a 90s kid at Christmas. Goldeneye is a pioneer game in its style, not only for being one of the best first-person shooters of all time, but also for its innovative multiplayer. I remember very well playing this game with my father, enjoying the atmospheric single-player missions.
This is Why MVP 2005 is the Greatest Baseball Game of All Time

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

More than 15 years have passed and EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2005 is remembered as one of the best games of all time. I remember playing it for hours on end as a kid, although at the time I didn't understand the magnitude of what such a well-made game could achieve. This was the last MLB game from EA Sports, who did not renew the rights license the following year. Here are the reasons why MVP Baseball 2005 is by far the best baseball game in gaming history.
Jake Paul Signs MMA Contract: Everything You Need To Know

Jun 27, 2023 | enfuegonow.com | Andrés Lichtveld

Jake Paul is ready to take the next step in his sports career. After signing a contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), the YouTube sensation and professional boxer will now compete under Mixed Martial Arts rules. Although no further details are known about his contract, it is known that Paul is under a multi-year deal and that he has possibly obtained a percentage of shares in PFL.