Brazil World Cup review: old problems return as questions about the future begin to be asked By @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/07/braz...

🆕✍️ | Understand Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham have now agreed financial terms to remain at Celtic. There are a few final contract provisions that remain to be resolved but those are expected to be a formality. ✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/06/shau...

My story of how football led me to the other side of the world and made me fall in love with Paraguay. 🇵🇾⚽ @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/06/how-...

Teams, players, officials, and fans having visa issues when entering the US has been happening in international Concacaf tournaments for years. The World Cup is now experiencing the same issues. I collected some of my previous reporting on this in an article here in March.

🆕✍️ | My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with Gus Poyet. A fascinating character who has had a remarkable career in football as a player, coach and manager. worldfootballindex.com/2026/06/gus-...

Growing up every four years: The World Cup isn't just a tournament; it's the timeline for a lifetime of football. ✍️ @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/06/grow...

Michael Duberry on Chelsea success, life after football, and playing under Hoddle, Gullit, and Vialli. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/mich...

🆕 | Match report from Paisley as St Mirren retain their Scottish Premiership status. ✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/st-m...

A scout report of Venezuela’s rising goalkeeper, Frankarlos Benítez, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/fran...

🚨Exclusive: In my latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social , I caught up with Palmeiras' Colombian international Jhon Arias, who spoke about his early career, unique route through youth football, lifting the Libertadores, and much more. worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/excl...

Exclusive Jhon Arias interview: The journey from Quibdó to the world stage. By @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/excl...

Some shots from Apple TV ahead of tonight's Hudson River Derby between New York Red Bulls and New York City FC in New Jersey 🗽⚽️

From Valley Parade, as Bolton book their place in the League One play-off final with a victory over Bradford. For @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/bolt...

Celtic set up title showdown with Hearts after dramatic win away to Motherwell. ✍️ @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/celt...

FIFA announces that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline a 2026 World Cup final halftime show, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) on July 19th. It's the first time there's been a halftime show at the World Cup final.

Copa Libertadores 2026: Group stage review at the halfway point, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/copa...

We're halfway through the group stages of the Copa Libertadores, so here's a group-by-group review of what's gone on. For @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/05/copa...

Alex McLeish on Cup Winners’ glory with Aberdeen, Birmingham City's League Cup, and Scotland’s World Cup hopes. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2026/04/alex...

Celtic Survive St Mirren Scare To Book Scottish Cup Final Date With Dunfermline ✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/04/celt...

Brazil impress with perfect FIFA Series campaign ahead of 2027 World Cup, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/04/braz...

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...