Author: Louis Smith
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
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
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
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 [...]