Author: Louis Smith
From Isak’s Absence to Ngumoha’s Emergence: A Wild Night at St James’ Park
It was a fiery Monday night at St James’ Park, though the pre-match headlines belonged to someone who wasn’t even on the pitch. Alexander Isak was at [...]
Copa Libertadores 2025 Last 16 Preview As South American Clubs Rejoin Road To Lima
By Louis Smith.
After what feels like an age since the group stages wrapped up, the Copa Libertadores returns this week with a set of fascinating l [...]
Wembley Awaits: Liverpool And Crystal Palace Clash For Season’s First Silverware
The first piece of silverware in England is up for grabs this weekend as Premier League champions Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at W [...]
Spurs Denied As PSG Claim Historic Super Cup In Udine
Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur faced off against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup in the Italian city [...]
João Pedro Hits The Ground Running As Chelsea Conquer Club World Cup
He’s only been at Chelsea for what feels like a matter of minutes, yet João Pedro has slotted in seamlessly, not only becoming a key figure in their r [...]
A Guide To South American Teams At The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
By Louis Smith.
The 2025 Club World Cup gets underway this weekend, and Palmeiras, Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate and Boca Juniors will [...]
Jerson Lagos On Balancing Barbering And Football As Amateurs Auckland City Prepare For FIFA Club World Cup
By Louis Smith.
After years of planning and debate, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to get underway, with 32 teams from six different confedera [...]
South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know As We Reach The Sprint Finish
By Louis Smith.
With so much club football being played over the last few months, it feels like an age since we last saw any international action — [...]
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 [...]