Author: Louis Smith

South American Football Writer.

1 2 3 18 10 / 172 POSTS
LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

By Louis Smith. The second 2025 Copa Libertadores semi-final sees Palmeiras take on underdogs LDU Quito of Ecuador, in a matchup with very limited [...]
Patience, Not Panic: Isak and Wirtz Need Time to Shine

Patience, Not Panic: Isak and Wirtz Need Time to Shine

It’s fair to say that Alexander Isak hasn’t exactly hit the ground running at Liverpool since his British record move from Newcastle United. However, [...]
Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

By Louis Smith. The first of the 2025 Copa Libertadores semi-finals delivers a classic Brazil vs Argentina showdown, as Flamengo face Racing Club i [...]
Metinho’s Story: A Brazilian-Congolese Journey from Brás de Pina to Basel

Metinho’s Story: A Brazilian-Congolese Journey from Brás de Pina to Basel

By Louis Smith. From the streets of Brás de Pina in Rio de Janeiro to lifting a league title with FC Basel, Abemly Meto Silu, better known as Metin [...]
U20 World Cup Kicks Off In Chile: France Bounce Back, USA Hit 9, Morocco Stun Spain

U20 World Cup Kicks Off In Chile: France Bounce Back, USA Hit 9, Morocco Stun Spain

The Under-20 World Cup got underway this week with 24 teams all gunning to be crowned world champions. The tournament was last played in 2023, when Ur [...]
Copa Libertadores 2025 Quarter-Finals Preview: The Battle for South America’s Crown Intensifies

Copa Libertadores 2025 Quarter-Finals Preview: The Battle for South America’s Crown Intensifies

By Louis Smith. We’re now at the stage of the Copa Libertadores where one good victory could spark dreams of a place in the final on November 29th. [...]
South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window

South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window

By Louis Smith. What began three years ago in September 2023, CONMEBOL became the first confederation to kick off qualification for the 2026 FIFA W [...]
From Isak’s Absence to Ngumoha’s Emergence: A Wild Night at St James’ Park

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

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

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 [...]
1 2 3 18 10 / 172 POSTS