South America’s premier competition returns tonight as the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage gets underway. In my latest piece for @worldfootball.bsky.social, I take a deep dive into the favourites, the outsiders and the ones to watch. worldfootballindex.com/2026/04/the-...

Sergio Raimundo on Hibs, Europa League success with Spurs, and his next step. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/04/serg...

Learning a language is like training for a marathon, difficult, takes a lot of discipline and humility and it’s incredibly hard work. But also very rewarding 😃🇵🇹

The road to Montevideo, 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage preview, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/04/the-...

Arthur Elias names his squad for 2026 FIFA Series as Brazil continue World Cup preparations. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/arth...

Conmebol internationals preview: all South American teams in action as Bolivia chase World Cup qualification. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/conm...

My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with SPL cult hero Fabian Yantorno. worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/fabi...

Nick Weir on the work of The Kano Foundation, and how football can support local communities. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/nick...

Women's football on the rise in South America ahead of 2027 Brazil World Cup. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/wome...

✍️ | Match report from East End Park as Dunfermline Athletic reach the Scottish Cup semi final stage for the first time since 2009 by defeating holders Aberdeen. worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/hold...

Lomana LuaLua on Newcastle, Sir Bobby Robson, Harry Redknapp, and representing DR Congo. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/loma...

Sharing this weekend's column early following news of a possible player strike in USL (article written prior to that breaking). A look at how the USLPA have shed some light on USL's suitability to run a Div I league and pro/rel. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unio...

Brazil's build-up to a World Cup on home soil begins with tests against Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Mexico. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/braz...

Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo meet Copa Sudamericana winners Lanus in a good old two-legged cup final. @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/reco...

Mark Patterson on Bolton, Sheffield United, and playing under Bruce Rioch and Howard Kendall. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/mark...

Recopa Sudamericana preview: Lanús face Flamengo in the battle of continental champions. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/reco...

Jordan Gardner on investing in Kelty Hearts and the future of the club. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/jord...

There's a new look New York Red Bulls for 2026 in MLS, and the first steps in a managerial career at senior level for Michael Bradley. Season preview of sorts for @nysoccertimes.com nysoccertimes.com/new-york-red...

Copa Libertadores 2026 roundup: Delight for debutants as newcomers make history. By @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/copa...

All still to play for as Copa Libertadores stage one qualifiers enter second legs worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/all-...

Anton McElhone on elite performance, Postecoglou's Celtic, Spurs, MLS, and Besiktas. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/anto...

Vinícius Eutrópio: from coaching World Cup hosts to promotions and great escapes. An interview for WFi, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/vini...

🆕✍️| My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social with Hamilton Accies owner Rob Edwards. We discuss the challenges facing the club, longer term plans for Accies, track record of sports ownership with @HaverfordwestFC & @ovwrestling. worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/excl...

Hamilton owner Rob Edwards on plans for the club and the reality of ownership. An interview for WFi by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/excl...

Jonny Tuffey on his player-manager role with Crusaders, Partick Thistle, Irish league football, and representing Northern Ireland. An interview for WFi by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/jona...

I caught up with CSKA 1948 defender Diego Medina, who spoke about his time at the Tahuichi Academy, playing for Always Ready, and Bolivia's upcoming World Cup playoff. For @worldfootball.bsky.social #Bolivia #WorldCup worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/dieg...

Diego Medina: Bolivia’s rising star chasing a World Cup dream. Interview for WFi, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/dieg...

From Para to the Champions League: The rise of Qarabag’s Matheus Silva. Interview for WFi by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/math...

🆕| Celtic secured a victory at Rugby Park, defeating Auchinleck Talbot and advancing to the Scottish Cup fifth round. Their next match will be against Dundee at Celtic Park. ✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/celt...

Mark Bunn on Blackburn, Aston Villa, and the mindset of a goalkeeper. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/mark...

🇪🇬 Egypt 3-2 Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 That definitely was the pick of the quarter-finals. The Egyptians' clinicality and expert game management made the difference on the night, but the Elephants can certainly be proud of their campaign. #EGYCIV #Footy-Live

Primavera AC were the only new State Champions in 2025. Now it’s time to do it all again, as the majority of Brazil’s State Championships get underway this month. 🇧🇷 For @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/look...

Looking ahead to Brazil’s 27 State Championships in 2026, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/look...

Shefki Kuqi on HJK Helsinki, playing in the Premier League, and EFL memories. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/shef...

✍️ | I thought it would be a good time to reshare my interview with Paul Tisdale from 2021 - three years before he arrived at Celtic. During our chat, he spoke about his approach to recruitment and his career up to that point. @worldfootball.bsky.social 👇 worldfootballindex.com/2021/10/paul...

Can Filipe Luis channel December '81 and lead Flamengo to another famous Intercontinental Cup victory? ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/feli...

Diniz vs Dorival: Corinthians and Vasco da Gama meet in the 2025 Copa do Brasil final. Preview by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/cori...

Fouad Bachirou on representing Comoros at AFCON, Nottingham Forest, Omonia, and Success in Sweden under Graham Potter. An interview for WFi by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/foua...

🆕✍️ | Exclusive: My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with Mark Fotheringham as he reflects on his time working with Martin O’Neill & Shaun Maloney at Celtic. He offers fascinating insight into the work at the club during this interim period. worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mark...

This is great peek behind the scenes of MON's brief tenure

Mark Fotheringham on an emotional Celtic return with Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney, and his next step. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mark...

Mads Bech Sørensen on FC Midtjylland, Brentford, Thomas Frank, and national team ambition. An interview by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mads...

My review from Lima, as Flamengo lifted a Brazilian-record fourth Copa Libertadores title. worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/rede...

Redemption complete as Flamengo overcome Palmeiras to lift the Copa Libertadores title in Lima. Report from the Estadio Monumental U by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/rede...

Copa Libertadores final preview: Palmeiras and Flamengo set to battle it out in Lima for South America’s biggest prize. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/copa...

Filip Brattbakk on domestic success with Kí Klaksvík, developing at Rosenborg, and learning from his father. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/fili...

My review of the 2025 Copa #Sudamericana final between #Galo and #Lanus in Asuncion. For @worldfootball.bsky.social. worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/copa...

My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social with Paul Parker. worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/paul...

Lanús win the Copa Sudamericana in Paraguay as Atlético Mineiro fall short again in a continental final. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/copa...