Category: CONMEBOL South America
South American International Preview: Messi Era Ends As New Eras Begin After 2026 World Cup
The first international window since the 2026 World Cup is upon us, with all ten CONMEBOL sides set to take part. Many countries have opted to play th [...]
Copa Libertadores 2026: The Final Four On The Road To Montevideo Decided
By Louis Smith.
The road to Montevideo has reached the semi-final stage, and it is a familiar-looking picture in the Copa Libertadores, with three [...]
From Olympic Gold To Today: What Happened To Brazil’s Tokyo 2020 XI?
By Louis Smith.
Five years ago, at what were the delayed 2020 Olympic Games played in 2021 in Japan, Brazil were crowned champions, winning the gold [...]
Book Review – Uruguay: Football’s First Global Power 1918-1930
By Marcus Haydon
As increased popularity and professionalism saw football start to outgrow the Olympic Games in the 1920s, momentum gathered for th [...]
Brazilian Forward Mileninha Reflects On Her Journey From Brasilia To South Korea
By Louis Smith.
Representing Brazil, winning youth international medals and now challenging for a league title in South Korea, Mileninha's career h [...]
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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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 [...]
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 [...]