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
- LA Galaxy vs NYCFC and the Gerrard vs Lampard duel's impact (Aug 22,2015)
- León vs Guadalajara - Transmisión en vivo, horarios - 22 de agosto - Liga MX (Aug 21,2015)
- Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich - live streaming info, time & TV listings - Aug. 22, 2015 Bundesliga match (Aug 21,2015)
- America vs Veracruz: Live Stream Info, TV Listings - August 22, 2015 - Liga MX (Aug 21,2015)
- Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: Transmisión en vivo, horarios - 23 de agosto (Aug 21,2015)
- #PEPE2017: Real Madrid's defender Pepe signed a two-season contract extension (Aug 21,2015)
- UNFOLLOW: Messi stars in new Adidas ad showing his greatness and motivating others (Aug 20,2015)
- TRANSFER: Real Madrid reportedly accept Arsenal's £48m offer for Karim Benzema (Aug 20,2015)
- OFFICIAL: Pedro saga is over as he signs a four-year contract with Chelsea (Aug 20,2015)
- UPDATE: Pedro is in London to undergo medical exam with Chelsea (Aug 19,2015)
- OFFICIAL: Pique will have to serve a four-game suspension for insulting linesman (Aug 19,2015)
- USWNT vs Costa Rica live streaming info, TV listings – August 19, 2015 (Aug 19,2015)
- Real Madrid vs Galatasaray live streaming info, TV listings – August 18, 2015 Bernabeu Trophy (Aug 18,2015)
- TRANSFER: Pedro agrees on personal terms with Man United and could be signed shortly (Aug 18,2015)
- Sporting vs CSKA Moskva live streaming info, TV listings - Aug. 18 - Champions League Play-offs (Aug 18,2015)
- Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth live streaming info, TV listings, time - August 17, 2015 (Aug 17,2015)
- Messi celebrates ten-year anniversary of national team debut with call-up against Bolivia & Mexico (Aug 17,2015)
- Barcelona vs Athletic Club - Transmisión en vivo, horarios - 17 de agosto - Supercopa de España (Aug 17,2015)
- OFFICIAL: Ramos signs a five-year contract extension with Real Madrid (Aug 17,2015)
- USWNT vs Costa Rica: The World Champions begin victory tour with commanding 8-0 win (Aug 16,2015)
- PSG vs Ajaccio: Di Maria is presented to fans as the defending champions claim top spot in league (Aug 16,2015)
- Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Wegner praises his team after Gunners get first win of the season (Aug 16,2015)
- Toluca vs Guadalajara: Los Diablos hunden a las Chivas con doblete de Uribe (Aug 16,2015)
- EXPOSED: Mourinho reportedly yelled SON OF A B***H to his medical staff (Aug 14,2015)
- NO MERCY: Muller leads the way as Bayern destroys Hamburg 5-0 in season opener (Aug 14,2015)
- OFFICIAL: Benfica signs Mexican striker Raul Jimenez on a five-year deal (Aug 13,2015)
- Supercopa de España: Athletic Club vs Barcelona - Transmisión en vivo, horarios - 14 de agosto (Aug 13,2015)
- TRANSFER: Madrid is not rushed to sign De Gea anytime soon (Aug 13,2015)
- UNDECIDED: Manchester United Transfer debate involving Barca's Pedro, Chicharito and Gaitan (Aug 13,2015)
- UPDATE: Overwhelming support for Carneiro won't change Mourinho's mind (Aug 12,2015)