Author: Louis Smith
Shaken By Tragedy: The Heartbreak of Venezuelan Football In The Wake of Disaster
While the majority of the world was watching the World Cup, Venezuela was struck by two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
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Every Premier League Club’s Pre-Season Fixtures Ahead Of The 2026/27 Season
With the beginning of the Premier League season not too far away, clubs have already begun their pre-season preparations. Some sides have already play [...]
Which Premier League Clubs Have The Toughest Opening Fixtures?
The start of the Premier League season is not too far away, with each team discovering their 38-match schedule that will determine their journey over [...]
Paraguay’s World Cup Review: From Humiliation To A Historic Win
By Louis Smith.
Paraguay's return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years was very positive for them, and their people were very proud of t [...]
5 Weeks, 48 Teams, One Summer to Remember – The 2026 World Cup Through My Eyes
By Louis Smith.
The 2026 World Cup has come to an end, with Spain becoming champions. Prior to the start of the tournament, I set out to write my f [...]
Argentina’s Grit Meets Spain’s Elegance In World Cup Final Clash
Argentina and Spain will battle it out in the 2026 World Cup final after Argentina's impressive fightback victory over England in Atlanta on Wednesday [...]
Uruguay World Cup Review: Disappointment From Start To Finish
By Louis Smith.
Uruguay were the only South American team not to make it out of the group stage, in what was a very disappointing campaign from La [...]
Brazil World Cup Review: Old Problems Return as Future Questions Begin
By Louis Smith.
Brazil's World Cup campaign began with a bit of scepticism about how they might perform after a bizarre qualifying campaign and mix [...]
More Nations, More Dreams: The Impact of the 48-Team World Cup
The first 48-team World Cup is almost at the business end of the group stage, and it's safe to say it has been positive overall, even if there have be [...]
Lionel Messi And The Road To World Cup Goalscoring History
By Louis Smith.
When Lionel Messi made his debut for Argentina in August 2005, not many would have predicted the career he has gone on to have, tho [...]