Sports in Latin America kicked off 2025 with a January full of significant events, exciting moments, and large-scale scenarios. 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. The Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, were crowned champions of the National Conference (NFC), while the Kansas City Chiefs, with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce at the helm, dominated the American Conference (AFC). For the Eagles, this final represented their fifth appearance in a game for the Vince Lombardi trophy, seeking revenge for the defeat suffered in 2023. The Chiefs, for their part, achieved their fifth participation in six years, consolidating a recent dynasty and starting with a slight favoritism towards the decisive duel, scheduled for January 26.South American U-20 Championship: Goals and Qualified
The South American U-20 Championship, held in Venezuela, brought together ten national teams that competed for four spots in the category’s World Cup. Argentina starred in one of the most outstanding victories of the tournament by thrashing their classic rival 6-0, setting the course of the championship. After the initial phase and the final hexagonal, the selections of Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil kept their aspirations alive, while 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, who became the first Asian-born player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- CC Sabathia, a prominent left-handed pitcher during his Major League career.
- Billy Wagner, recognized as one of the elite closers of his generation.
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, took the victory on January 11, achieving his third win in the category. Meanwhile, Porsche took the lead in the drivers’ championship, with António Félix da Costa leading the World Championship after finishing second in Mexico and accumulating 37 points in the general classification.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 |
