Author: Louis Smith
South American Football Writer.

Richard Sánchez On Moving From Olimpia To Mexico And Representing Paraguay
By Louis Smith.
In April 2017, the youth coaching staff at Asunción-based side Club Olimpia were filled with pride when one of their players, Richa [...]

Olimpia President Marco Trovato: ‘I See Us Being Champions Of South America’
By Louis Smith.
July 24th 2014 is a significant date in the history of Club Olimpia Asunción, who voted for Marco Trovato to be the new club presid [...]

The Battle Of Porto Alegre
By Louis Smith.
The last match of the Copa Libertadores, before the coronavirus put the tournament to a halt, saw fierce rivals Grêmio and Internac [...]

South American Clubs Who Conquered The World
By Louis Smith.
2000: Corinthians
*Corinthians 0-0 Vasco da Gama (*Corinthians won 4-3 after penalties)
Corinthians were crowned world champions [...]

Paraguayan Club Atlético Tembetary Donate Food Parcels To Local Community
By Louis Smith.
A positive story.
Club Atlético Tembetary, a club playing in the lower leagues of Paraguayan football, helped out their local ne [...]

The Journey Of Lucas Covolan: From Parana To Plainmoor
By Louis Smith.
If you were a Brazilian born in the 1990s you'd have had the privilege of watching some great players in the national team such as [...]

Bragantino – The Red Bull Side Ready To Challenge The Status Quo In Brazil
By Louis Smith.
The São Paulo region of Brazil is home to many traditional, renowned football clubs such Corinthians, Palmeiras, Santos, and São Pa [...]

Ronaldinho Spends 40th Birthday Behind Bars In Paraguayan Prison
By Louis Smith.
Most sporting events have now been suspended in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but one storyline involving a [...]

Anderson Arroyo: ‘My Dream Is To Make My Debut For Liverpool’
By Louis Smith.
Liverpool has been home to a number South American stars over the years and many of the current bunch, all Brazilians, are among th [...]

Sonia O’Neil On A Renewed Passion For Football Thanks To Venezuela & Rangers
By Louis Smith.
Venezuela international footballer Sonia O'Neil grew up in Canada where she fell in love with football from an early age.
O'Neil [...]
