Author Profile: Oscar Casanova Perches
I was born and raised in Tampico, Mexico 26 years ago. It's hard to find someone in this country that does not follow soccer and I am not the case. Ever since I was a kid I enjoyed playing with friends either at school, at the beach, in the park or in the streets.
The sport did not pay for my college scholarships but it did help me know what I wanted to study. Seeing reporters at field-level or commentators getting you excited about games is something I keep dreaming about doing. All those hours watching soccer games on TV made me realize I wanted to become a sports journalist. Attending to watch some games live did not hurt my dreams.
My favorite team in the "Liga MX" is America. The most loved and hated team in the country that recently won its 12th league title. But the man that made me love the sport is from France and his name is Zinedine Zidane. The french midfielder had the skill, class, agility and leadership a great footballer must have, plus a World Cup title. Watching him play with either France or "Los Galácticos" in Real Madrid was always a treat. Lately I've admired the development of the M.L.S. and how it's getting so popular in a country known for baseball, basketball and football. I can never ignore the Champions League.
Whenever I am not focusing on soccer I like to run. I am currently training for my seventh marathon. With all the miles I have to log for training my stomach allows me to eat a lot. I like traditional italian food, mexican food and seafood. Among other occupations I am a freelance video journalist, keeping up with sports around the globe and being an awesome brother, son and friend.
The sport did not pay for my college scholarships but it did help me know what I wanted to study. Seeing reporters at field-level or commentators getting you excited about games is something I keep dreaming about doing. All those hours watching soccer games on TV made me realize I wanted to become a sports journalist. Attending to watch some games live did not hurt my dreams.
My favorite team in the "Liga MX" is America. The most loved and hated team in the country that recently won its 12th league title. But the man that made me love the sport is from France and his name is Zinedine Zidane. The french midfielder had the skill, class, agility and leadership a great footballer must have, plus a World Cup title. Watching him play with either France or "Los Galácticos" in Real Madrid was always a treat. Lately I've admired the development of the M.L.S. and how it's getting so popular in a country known for baseball, basketball and football. I can never ignore the Champions League.
Whenever I am not focusing on soccer I like to run. I am currently training for my seventh marathon. With all the miles I have to log for training my stomach allows me to eat a lot. I like traditional italian food, mexican food and seafood. Among other occupations I am a freelance video journalist, keeping up with sports around the globe and being an awesome brother, son and friend.
Articles by Oscar Casanova Perches
- USA vs St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Nov 13, 2015 (Nov 11,2015)
- Chile vs Colombia live stream info - Nov 12, 2015 World Cup qualifier (Nov 11,2015)
- Bolivia vs Venezuela, Ecuador vs Uruguay - Donde verlo y la previa - Eliminatorias Mundialistas (Nov 9,2015)
- CONFIRMED: Patrick Vieira is appointed as New York City FC's manager for next season (Nov 9,2015)
- SPECIAL SUPPORT: Chelsea continues to back up Mourinho despite relegation zone threat (Nov 9,2015)
- MLS Playoffs: Jesse Gonzalez saves the day for FC Dallas and Drogba's season is over with Montreal (Nov 8,2015)
- BACK TO BACK CHAMPS: Nigeria wins U-17 World Cup title against Mali (Nov 8,2015)
- NO MESSI NO PROBLEM: Barcelona claims La Liga top spot as Madrid falls against Sevilla (Nov 8,2015)
- New York RB vs DC United live stream info, TV listings - Nov 8, 2015 (Nov 7,2015)
- Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers live stream info - Nov 8, 2015 (Nov 6,2015)
- Columbus Crew SC vs Montreal Impact live stream info, TV listings - Nov 8, 2015 (Nov 6,2015)
- Dallas vs Seattle Sounders live stream info, TV listings - Nov 8, 2015 (Nov 6,2015)
- Eden Hazard's Belgium is football's best national team - Nov 2015 FIFA Rankings (Nov 5,2015)
- CHIVAS CAMPEÓN: El Rebaño se corona por primera vez en la Copa MX ante León (Nov 5,2015)
- Celtic vs Molde live streaming info, TV listings - Nov 5, 2015 (Nov 4,2015)
- Borussia Dortmund vs Qabala live streaming info, TV listings - Nov 5, 2015 (Nov 4,2015)
- Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Alexis Sanchez and his struggles against German opposition (Nov 4,2015)
- Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow : Depay and Giggs miss the bus ride to hotel (Nov 3,2015)
- Real Madrid vs PSG: Ramos declares himself ready for epic match at the Bernabeu (Nov 3,2015)
- Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen live stream info, TV listings - Nov 4, 2015 (Nov 3,2015)
- PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Aubameyang, Touré and Ayew compete for prestigious CAF award (Nov 2,2015)
- TEVEZ EFFECT: Boca Juniors ends three-year title drought with return of El Apache (Nov 2,2015)
- Montreal Impact vs Columbus Crew: Drogba's team holds on to a 2-1 lead after first 90 minutes (Nov 1,2015)
- Barcelona vs Getafe: Catalan players apologize for Halloween prank gone wrong (Nov 1,2015)
- Inter Milan vs AS Roma live stream info, TV listings - Oct 31, 2015 (Oct 31,2015)
- Mourinho's sacking odds ahead of Chelsea vs Liverpool: who believes in Jose? (Oct 30,2015)
- Ex-Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria never wanted to join Man United (Oct 29,2015)
- DOUBLE IMPACT: Drogba wins back to back MLS Player of the Month award in debut season (Oct 29,2015)
- Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC - Live Stream Info and TV Listings - October 29, 2015 - MLS Playoffs (Oct 29,2015)
- Chelsea vs Liverpool: Why Mourinho won't be sacked on Oct 30, 2015 (Oct 28,2015)