Fan first
We edit for the person who buys the ticket, travels in the shirt, and wakes at 4 a.m. for a match in Asia.
Built for the fan
Balonec is a sports newsroom born in Ecuador, designed to an international standard.
Our mission
Tell Ecuadorian football with rigor, context and respect for the stands. No empty noise: data, voices, and the emotion only a fan understands.
How we work
Made for the world
Spanish and English, Ecuador kickoff times, and context for the diaspora in the US, Spain and Italy.
Editorial rigor
Clear sourcing, verified tables, and analysis that still holds after the final whistle.