Author: Louis Smith
João Figueiredo: From São Paulo and Atlético Mineiro to Başakşehir’s Front Line
By Louis Smith.
Brazilian attacker João Figueiredo has built a career defined by adaptability and ambition. From his formative years at Atlético Mi [...]
South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know As Conmebol Qualifying Resumes
By Louis Smith.
The first international window of 2025 begins this week, and with just one year, two months, and 24 days until the opening game of [...]
From Brazil To Hyderabad FC: Allan Paulista’s Journey
By Louis Smith.
The stories of Brazilian professional footballers are often ones of travel to new countries and experiences of working in new conti [...]
Ronald’s Journey From Brazil’s State Championships To Swansea City
By Louis Smith.
Brazil’s state championships are one of the most historic aspects of Brazilian football. Countless legends—including as Pelé, Romár [...]
Atletico Tembetary: From The Brink Of Extinction To Paraguay’s Top Tier
By Louis Smith.
In 2017 Atletico Tembetary, a Paraguayan club from Ypané and a side with over 100 years of history, were in great danger of becomi [...]
Looking Ahead To Brazil’s 27 State Championships In 2025
By Louis Smith.
The 2025 State Championships are set to kick off in Brazil, with the majority getting under way in January, reigniting fierce local [...]
Copa Libertadores Final: Botafogo Claim South America’s Biggest Prize For First Time With 3-1 Defeat Of Atletico Mineiro
By Louis Smith at Estadio Monumental.
A stadium usually donned in red and white was a sea of black and white as Rio de Janeiro's Botafogo, took o [...]
2024 Copa Libertadores Final Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs Botafogo – An All-Brazilian Affair In Buenos Aires
By Louis Smith in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires is busy, boiling and boisterous as it prepares to host Saturday's Copa Libertadores final between Atlé [...]
From Brazil To Asian Stardom: Anderson Lopes, The Relentless Goal-Scoring Machine
By Louis Smith.
Like many Brazilians, Anderson Lopes has built a remarkable career by making the bold decision to relocate from Brazil and pursue o [...]
Lauren Leal: Brazil And Atletico Madrid’s Rock At The Back On Her Journey From Votorantim To The World Stage
By Louis Smith.
Lauren Eduarda Leal Costa, better known simply as Lauren, is a highly talented Brazilian international footballer. Despite being on [...]