Category: Copa Libertadores
Our South American football team cover the Copa Libertadores from the early rounds to the final each year. Keep up to date with South America's biggest club football competition with WFi, and the WFi podcast, the only English language Copa Libertadores podcast.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Story Of Atletico Nacional’s 1989 Copa Libertadores Victory
By Cameron Mcalpin.
Flamengo and River Plate are set to battle in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday, showcasing to the world two of the best [...]
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 [...]
5 Classic Brazil vs Argentina Copa Libertadores Finals
Ahead of River Plate vs Flamengo in the 2019 Copa Libertadores final, WFi's Tom Nash took a look at some previous clashes between Argentinian and Braz [...]
From Peñarol To River – A Concise Copa Libertadores History
By Jerry Mancini.
The Copa Libertadores de América dates back to 1960. It was named in honour of the soldier-presidents who lead the fight for inde [...]
Copa Libertadores Final Preview: River & Flamengo Ready For Global Event In Lima
By Tom Nash in Buenos Aries.
On Saturday afternoon in Peru, a new era begins for South American football.
Back in early 2018 the continent’s foo [...]
Sergio Órteman: The Best Player At The 2002 Libertadores Reflects On Olimpia’s Triumph
By Louis Smith.
The Copa Libertadores is the pinnacle of South American club football. It is simply the greatest tournament that the continent has [...]
Copa Libertadores: Santiago Is Cancelled – Next Stop Lima
By Adam Brandon in Santiago, Chile.
One week on from the baffling announcement from the Chilean government that they could still host the Libertado [...]
Santiago Libertadores Final Gets Conmebol Green Light But Chilean Capital Still On Red Alert
By Adam Brandon in Santiago.
When Conmebol elected Santiago as host city for the Copa Libertadores 2019 final, they surely did so safe in the knowl [...]