Digital Sport Journalist

  • Rodrigo Lara
I am an international football digital journalist, presenter and producer well travelled, multicultural and bilingual. I always like to find big challenges, conquer new Worlds and fight for my dreams.
Originally from Mexico City, with background as a professional football player at the Academy of one the biggest clubs in Mexico, Pumas UNAM for about 9 years,also I had the privilege to play for the Youth Mexican National Team U-15 & U-17, playing a lot of international tournaments in places like Hong Kong, Japan, Argentina, Spain, Central America and the USA, also I played in the 2º Div. Championship of Mexico for Irapuato F.C.
Graduated in Sports Media & TV, radio communication at Raul del Campo, I have also an International Master in Business and football Management at the Johan Cruyff Institute.
In 2012 I traveled to the UK to develop my English and to have the best experience in my life for more than 2 years, living and learning the culture very deep working in Liverpool as a labourer in a construction company, very tough but good fun with the lads, also I played Semi-pro football for Southport Trinity winning a couple trophies for the club. also I lived in London having a terrific time. In November 2014 I was nominated to win an award as a Best Football Video blog very special moment, particularly because I was the only representative from Latin American in the ceremony.
In the summer 2014 I went to cover my first FIFA World Cup in Brazil, spending 2 months in South America I visited Buenos Aires, Argentina just for visit the most important and iconic football stadiums in that region.
In 2015 I lived 6 months in the U.S.A.(Las Vegas, L.A. NYC) working in bars and restaurants having an aboslutely fantastic and positive experience.
Through my journey on Youtube I've been visiting a lot of Countries, making quality videos everywhere I go, I interviewed so many high profile in the football industry like:
-Carlos Alberto Torres (Brazilian Captain & World Cup Champion)
-Mario "Matador" Kempes (World Cup Champion and Golden Boot)
-Michael Owen (England, Liverpool, ManUtd, Real Madrid, Newcastle)
And more...