Gianni Taina

Gianni Taina

experience

Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist fluent in English and Spanish who specializes in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He joined World Soccer Talk in 2026, where he covers breaking news, produces original stories, and provides live coverage of major soccer events for a U.S. audience. Before joining World Soccer Talk, Gianni worked at Bolavip US, where he covered a wide range of sports and contributed original reporting and real-time coverage of high-profile events. He began his professional journalism career in 2020 at Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a sports writer. Known for his ability to react quickly to breaking news and perform under pressure, Gianni has become a valuable member of the editorial team.

education

Gianni earned his degree in Communication from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing him with a strong foundation in media and journalism.

interests

Gianni is passionate about delivering dynamic and timely sports coverage to a wide audience. His focus on soccer sees him keep a close eye on popular teams and competitions, as well as global stars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He also delivers unique insights into the NBA and tennis, and his bilingual skills allow him to connect with diverse sports fans worldwide. Particularly interested in the intersection of international sports and cultural narratives, Gianni continually seeks to refine his reporting and storytelling to engage and inform his readership.

latest articles by Gianni Taina

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/ 47 days ago

Atletico Madrid close in on Cristian Romero as Barcelona’s interest fades amid Julian Alvarez pursuit

Atletico Madrid appear to have taken the lead to sign Cristian Romero, despite the player's priority to join Barcelona.
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/ 48 days ago

Barcelona don’t give up on Julian Alvarez as Deco reportedly holds Madrid summit with player’s agent

Barcelona don't seem to be giving up on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, and Deco is reportedly set to hold an important meeting with the player's agent.
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/ 48 days ago

Christian Pulisic learns his rivals as USMNT confirm dates and venues for the upcoming FIFA window

The USMNT confirmed their first friendlies since the 2026 World Cup, and Christian Pulisic now knows his rivals for the FIFA window.
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/ 48 days ago

Lewandowski scores first Chicago Fire brace in his third game: How many matches did Messi need?

Robert Lewandowski scored his first MLS brace with Chicago Fire, leaving many wondering how many matches it took Lionel Messi to score his brace with Inter Miami.
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/ 48 days ago

Why is Luis Suarez missing the whole 2026 Leagues Cup with Inter Miami?

Inter Miami are preparing for their 2026 Leagues Cup debut, and forward Luis Suarez won't be able to be part of any match with his team.
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/ 48 days ago

Lionel Messi prepares for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup debut as Guillermo Hoyos confirms his availability

Lionel Messi will be present for Inter Miami's Leagues Cup debut, following confirmation from coach Guillermo Hoyos.
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/ 48 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo watches closely as Mohamed Salah could reportedly join the Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo could have Mohamed Salah as a rival, after reports indicate the forward is close to joining the Saudi Pro League.
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/ 51 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami linked with 2026 World Cup free agent Juan Fernando Quintero

Lionel Messi could get a new teammate after rumors linking Juan Fernando Quintero to Inter Miami.
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/ 51 days ago

Hansi Flick pours cold water on Julian Alvarez to Barcelona rumors: ‘I don’t dream’

Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to have slowed down, and coach Hansi Flick addressed the situation, saying he's only focused on the squad he already has.
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/ 51 days ago

‘It’s time for a comprehensive review of this leadership’: CONCACAF piles pressure on FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

CONCACAF issued a strong statement against Gianni Infantino after announcing it will not move forward with the FIFA Forward Enterprise project.
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/ 51 days ago

Is Lionel Messi playing? Projected lineups for Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew in MLS clash

Inter Miami face Columbus Crew, and many are wondering whether Lionel Messi will return to action for the Herons.
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/ 51 days ago

UEFA declares no confidence in Gianni Infantino: ‘The task of rebuilding trust in FIFA has only just begun’

UEFA backed Gianni Infantino's decision to walk back the plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, but noted that confidence in FIFA has been lost.
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/ 52 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr eye goalkeeper shake-up as Bento’s future reportedly hangs in the balance

According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo could see a goalkeeper change at the club, as Bento's future doesn't appear guaranteed at Al Nassr.
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/ 52 days ago

From World Cup glory to the auction block: Benjamin Mendy sells his 2018 replica trophy

Benjamin Mendy has sold the replica 2018 World Cup trophy FIFA awarded him at auction.
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/ 52 days ago

Juan Cuadrado confirms interest from MLS: Could he join Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami?

Juan Cuadrado confirmed interest from an MLS team, leading many to wonder whether he could end up as Lionel Messi's teammate at Inter Miami.