Why Venezuelan Football Media Never Held Bocha Batista Accountable
Chavismo’s grip on the national team turned the road to the World Cup into yet another humiliating propaganda farce
Tag: Vinotinto
Venezuela May Reach the World Cup, But There’s Little to be Proud of
La Vinotinto might just secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup’s pre-tournament playoffs. However, this has been a mediocre run in the easiest Conmebol campaign in history
We Have to Talk About Pekergate
After a decision that had many folks wondering if the time of the Vinotinto had finale come, the FVF goes back to its old ways. Manager José Pekerman has left the building
Random chavista paper makes stuff up, Juan gets tangled up
So Juan got a bit tangled in the weird round of allegations and denials about the Venezuelan football team’s supposed – but false – troubles getting a U.S....
U.S. Embassy inserts cleat in mouth (UPDATE: I'm the one with the cleat in his mouth)
Venezuela’s love affair with its national soccer team is strong and growing. The President, the opposition, the media … everyone loves the Vinotinto. Some days, we think it’s...
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