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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/ 52 days ago

Gianni Infantino’s key FIFA advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigns amid UEFA conflict with bold farewell letter

Amid the controversy over Gianni Infantino's proposed plan, FIFA advisor Carlos Cordeiro announced his resignation with a strong message.
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/ 52 days ago

Lionel Messi’s availability for Inter Miami’s clash vs Columbus Crew cast into doubt by Guillermo Hoyos

Lionel Messi's return with Inter Miami remains uncertain, and it looks like it won't come against Columbus Crew in the next MLS matchup.
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/ 52 days ago

Chelsea’s FA transfer ban explained: Why it won’t actually stop them from signing

Chelsea received a sanction from the FA, but they'll still be able to remain active in the transfer market.
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/ 53 days ago

FIFPRO proposes meeting with FIFA, UEFA and CONMEBOL to debate Gianni Infantino’s proposal

FIFPRO president Sergio Marchi proposed a meeting to debate the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, put forward by Gianni Infantino.
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/ 53 days ago

Lionel Messi’s 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports faces backlash following 2026 World Cup final

Online petitions are calling for Lionel Messi to have his 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, following the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
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/ 53 days ago

Report: Ferran Torres could unlock a Julian Alvarez move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona

Ferran Torres could be close to leaving Barcelona, potentially opening the door for a possible Julian Alvarez transfer from Atletico Madrid.
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/ 53 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi rivals Al Ahli set to lose Matthias Jaissle after back-to-back AFC Champions League titles

Cristiano Ronaldo could see the successful Al Ahli manager, Matthias Jaissle, leave the Saudi club for the Premier League.
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/ 53 days ago

Mauricio Pochettino reportedly close to renewing USMNT contract ahead the 2030 World Cup

According to reports, Mauricio Pochettino is close to renewing his contract with the USMNT ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
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/ 54 days ago

2026 MLS All-Star Game rosters: Complete list of MLS and Liga MX players

The 2026 MLS All-Star Game will pit the best players from MLS against the best from Liga MX in Charlotte.
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/ 54 days ago

Preparing for the post-Messi era? MLS could make significant changes to its spending rules

MLS is reportedly considering major changes to its roster structure and spending rules, preparing for what the league's future will look like once Lionel Messi retires.
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/ 54 days ago

Manchester City are reportedly close to signing Ayyoub Bouaddi as Rodri’s potential replacement

Manchester City reportedly already have Ayyoub Bouaddi lined up as Rodri's replacement, depending on what the Spaniard decides about his future.
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/ 54 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with a former teammate as Al Nassr will reportedly attempt to sign Marcus Rashford

Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with Marcus Rashford, as Al Nassr would reportedly make an attempt to sign the English forward.
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/ 54 days ago

Real Madrid ready to make a move for Rodri as Manchester City reportedly await bids from PSG and Barcelona

According to reports, Real Madrid have reportedly begun negotiations with Manchester City over Rodri, amid alleged interest from Barcelona and PSG in the Spaniard.
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/ 55 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly pushes for Al Nassr to open renewal talks with Joao Felix

According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Al Nassr that they'll take care of renewing Joao Felix's contract for two seasons.
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/ 55 days ago

FIFA pushes back on IFAB over Breel Embolo’s World Cup sending-off vs Argentina

After the IFAB deemed Breel Embolo's sending-off in the 2026 World Cup vs Argentina to be incorrect, FIFA stated that the situation was handled correctly by the referees.