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Andrew Gastelum

Andrew Gastelum

Joined: Mar 1, 2021

Andrew Gastelum is a programming editor and writer at Sports Illustrated who specializes in soccer, the Olympics and international sports. He joined the SI staff in March 2021 and previously contributed to Howler Magazine and NBC Sports. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame alum and is currently based in Italy.

Lionel Messi’s 2023 Move to Miami Disrupted American Soccer
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Lionel Messi’s 2023 Move to Miami Disrupted American Soccer

Though the concept of an international star coming to the States wasn’t unheard of, the Argentine’s arrival sent reverberating shockwaves around the sport on a level never seen before.

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Spanish Women’s Soccer Ushered in a New Reign Following Its 2023 World Cup Win
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Spanish Women’s Soccer Ushered in a New Reign Following Its 2023 World Cup Win

The team won the tournament for the first time—and then its historic moment turned into a movement.

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Champions League Round of 16 Predictions: Man City, Real Madrid Get Favorable Draws
Soccer

Champions League Round of 16 Predictions: Man City, Real Madrid Get Favorable Draws

The English titleholders will ease into the knockout stage while PSG avoided a sure disaster. But how will the rest of the field play out?

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U.S.-Based Copa America 2024 Venues, Schedule Announced
Soccer

U.S.-Based Copa America 2024 Venues, Schedule Announced

Miami will host the final of the expanded South American tournament, which will also feature the U.S. and Mexico.

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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Set to Face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in February
Soccer

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Set to Face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in February

The MLS side later denied that it will head to Riyadh as part of its preseason training ahead of the Argentine legend’s first full season in Miami.

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IOC President, Argentina Coach Open Door for Lionel Messi to Play in Paris Olympics
Soccer

IOC President, Argentina Coach Open Door for Lionel Messi to Play in Paris Olympics

The 36-year-old superstar has been offered the chance to play in the upcoming Summer Games.

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Lionel Messi Says He Won’t Leave Inter Miami on Winter Loan Amid Barcelona Rumors
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Lionel Messi Says He Won’t Leave Inter Miami on Winter Loan Amid Barcelona Rumors

The Argentina star has been linked with a return move to Barcelona on loan during the MLS offseason.

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Come Hell or High Water, Surfing Nazare’s 100-Foot Waves Is a Laureano Family Affair
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Come Hell or High Water, Surfing Nazare’s 100-Foot Waves Is a Laureano Family Affair

Each fall, 21-year-old Tony Laureano takes on the world’s biggest swells and wipeouts as the pride of Portugal’s big-wave scene. His father is often charged with his son’s rescue.

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Q&A: Filmmaker Fisher Stevens Talks ‘Beckham’ Netflix Documentary Series
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Q&A: Filmmaker Fisher Stevens Talks ‘Beckham’ Netflix Documentary Series

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French Ligue 1 Match Abandoned After Clermont Goalkeeper Stunned by Firework
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French Ligue 1 Match Abandoned After Clermont Goalkeeper Stunned by Firework

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Gregg Berhalter Names Gio Reyna on USMNT Roster After Family Saga
Soccer

Gregg Berhalter Names Gio Reyna on USMNT Roster After Family Saga

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Apple TV+ Reveals Release Date, Trailer for ‘Messi Meets America’ Documentary Series
Soccer

Apple TV+ Reveals Release Date, Trailer for ‘Messi Meets America’ Documentary Series

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