Author: Louis Smith
Paraguay’s Rising Star Ivan Franco Looking Forward To Olympic Qualifiers
By Louis Smith.
This week, for the first time since 2004, Olympic qualification returns to South America.
In more recent times teams have earned [...]
Brazilian Wonderkid Lincoln Talks About Flamengo’s Historic Year In 2019
By Louis Smith.
Last year, Brazilian wonderkid Lincoln enjoyed a season he will cherish forever. The 19-year-old was part of a Flamengo side, the c [...]
Ceara’s Thayanne Camurca On The State Of Women’s Football In Brazil
By Louis Smith.
Women's football has been on the rise in Brazil since the early 2000s. After last year's World Cup in France that growth has contin [...]
Highlights From An Entertaining 2019 In South American Football
It's been a year full of excitement and surprises in South American football. Louis Smith takes a look at some of the year's standout moments.
Copa S [...]
Liverpool Hope To End Club World Cup Struggles Vs South American Sides
By Louis Smith.
This Saturday Liverpool have a chance to achieve something they have not yet been able to in their long, illustrious history -- win [...]
Santos Losing Jorge Sampaoli Could Prove Costly After An Entertaining Year
By Louis Smith.
After months of speculation, Jorge Sampaoli has stepped down as Santos head coach with his contract due to expire at the end of the [...]
Toxic Scenes In Mineirão As Cruzeiro Sink To Serie B
By Louis Smith.
Sunday December 8, 2019. A historic day for Cruzeiro but for all the wrong reasons, on and off the field.
Going into the final d [...]
Judgement Day For Cruzeiro & Ceara In Final Day Of Brazilian Championship
By Louis Smith.
With all but one continental place and the title already decided, attention turns to see who will claim the unwanted final relegati [...]
10 Players Who Conquered Europe And South America
By Louis Smith.
Flamengo’s Copa Libertadores victory saw their right-back, Rafinha, join an elite list with nine other players who have lifted both [...]
Flamengo Fans Full Of Belief Ahead Of First Libertadores Final Since 1981
By Louis Smith.
Copa Libertadores final fever is flowing through the streets of Rio as Flamengo are set to take part in their first final since 198 [...]