Sports in Latin America kicked off 2025 with a January full of emotions, definitions, and outstanding events. The NFL, the South American Under-20 Championship, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Formula E were some of the protagonists.
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NFL: Road to Super Bowl LIX
The NFL season reached its peak in January with the conference finals, setting the stage for Super Bowl LIX. The Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, were crowned champions of the National Conference (NFC). Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs, with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce at the helm, dominated the American Conference (AFC). For the Eagles, this was their fifth appearance in a game for the Vince Lombardi trophy, seeking revenge for the defeat suffered in 2023. The Chiefs, meanwhile, achieved their fifth participation in six years, consolidating a recent dynasty and starting as slight favorites for the decisive duel, scheduled for January 26.South American U-20 Championship: Goals and Qualified Teams
The South American U-20 Championship, held in Venezuela, brought together ten national teams in the fight for four spots in the category’s World Cup. Argentina starred in one of the most resounding victories of the tournament by thrashing their classic rival 6-0, a result that marked the development of the competition. After the initial phase and the final hexagonal, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil maintained their aspirations. Venezuela, along with Peru (without points), Bolivia and Ecuador, were eliminated.Baseball Hall of Fame 2025
January also brought historic news for baseball. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) elected three new figures to enter Cooperstown in 2025:
- Ichiro Suzuki, first Asian-born player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- CC Sabathia, outstanding left-handed pitcher.
- Billy Wagner, renowned closer.
Formula E: First Roar of the Year
Electric motors were also felt in January with the Mexico City E-Prix. British driver Oliver Rowland, at the wheel of a Nissan, won on January 11, achieving his third victory in the category. Porsche took the lead in the drivers’ championship, with António Félix da Costa leading the World Championship after finishing second in Mexico and adding 37 points to the overall standings.Summary Table – January Sports 2025 in America
| Evento | Protagonistas | Hecho Destacado |
|---|---|---|
| NFL – Finales de Conferencia | Eagles vs Chiefs | Definido el Super Bowl LIX |
| Sudamericano Sub-20 | Argentina, Uruguay, Brasil | Goleada 6-0 de Argentina |
| Salón de la Fama MLB | Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner | Ichiro hace historia |
| Fórmula E – México | Oliver Rowland (Nissan) | Primera victoria del año |
