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-...

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

Arthur Elias named his Brazil Squad for next month's FIFA Series 2026, making 15 changes to his previous side. They play three matches in Cuiabá as they continue preparations for a home World Cup in 2027. worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/arth... For @worldfootball.bsky.social. #SeleçãoFeminina

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...

Five talking points from this weekend's action in the Brasileirao. For Striver www.striver.football/tite-sacked-...

The Brasileirao returned to action following State Championship drama. Jardim faced his former club, Vasco beat Palmeiras for the first time since 2015, and Sao Paulo went top. Check out my full round-up of round five for Striver. www.striver.football/winning-star...

🧵 Today marks #InternationalWomensDay, so it gives me a great excuse to share some of the women’s football stories and interviews I’ve had the privilege of working on for @worldfootball.bsky.social over the past couple of years.

Today marks #InternationalWomensDay, so I decided to take a deep dive into the growth of women’s football in South America. A really interesting piece to work on. For @worldfootball.bsky.social. worldfootballindex.com/2026/03/wome... #IWD2026

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

🚨Episode 475 is out and available NOW! @jpuccello.bsky.social and @robertorojas97.bsky.social thank all our listeners for their continued support! Trivia 4:50 Opening Thoughts/#WorldCup2026 5:50 #ChampionsLeague 22:40 Match of the Week/Trivia 38:40 open.spotify.com/episode/60Js...

Leonardo Jardim faces a tricky start to his Flamengo tenure... A Rio derby final against Fluminense awaits the Portuguese coach. I take a look at the challenge ahead as Flamengo enter a new era. www.striver.football/leonardo-jar...

The call to sack Filipe Luis was clearly made before their win last night. But Why? I try to make sense of why Flamengo chose to sack Luis despite winning the Brasileirao and South America's top prize just over three months ago.

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...

Brazil begin their 2026 campaign this week as they prepare for a World Cup on home soil. www.striver.football/brazil-begin...

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...

Check out my preview for today's Brasileirao clash between Athletico Paranaense and Corinthians. www.striver.football/brasileirao-...

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

History made for Juventud and 2 de Mayo in the Copa Libertadores. Here’s my round-up of Stage One of the qualifiers. worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/copa...

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

Another action-packed week in the Brasileirao with six-goal thrillers, late drama and a managerial sacking. Check out my Round Three round-up for @joinstriver. #Brasileirao2026 www.striver.football/six-goal-thi...

Why Florian Wirtz was Liverpool’s creative heart long before the goals arrived www.striver.football/why-florian-...

My round-up of the first legs from last week's stage one Copa Libertadores qualifers with a look towards this week's action. For @worldfootball.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/all-...

Last week, Steven Gerrard said about Hugo Ekitike, "He reminds me of Fernando Torres every time I watch him." So I took a deep dive into Ekitike and Torres at Liverpool to see how real the comparison actually is. www.striver.football/the-evidence...

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

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...

Check out my latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social with Brazilian Manager Vinícius Eutrópio who spoke about his role as Assistant Manager with South Africa at the 2010 World Cup, his coaching career and his current role in Bahrain. worldfootballindex.com/2026/02/vini...

Grêmio come out on top in a thriller, Palmeiras Thrash Vitória & Flamengo Frustrated By Inter. Check out my review of week two in the Brasileirão. www.striver.football/eight-goal-t...

🆕✍️| 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...

🚨Episode 472 is out and available NOW! @jpuccello.bsky.social and @robertorojas97.bsky.social thank Sara Poraria for joining us on the show! Trivia 3:30 Opening Thoughts/Transfer Window 4:10 Sara Poraria 14:30 Match of the Week/Trivia 41:30 open.spotify.com/episode/7ICD...

The half started with a VAR call and ends with one as Yuri Alberto makes it 2-0 to ensure Corinthians lift the first trophy of 2026 🇧🇷

This is the most bizarre thing I have seen from VAR. Jorge Carrascal has just been sent off for elbowing Breno Biden in the first half, just after the whistle... VAR waited until after the break for the Ref to review the footage and send him off.😂

One of my favourite matches in the Brazilian Calendar is the Supercopa. It's taken seriously and always brings a wild atmosphere.

After joining from West Ham for a Brazilian record fee this week, Lucas Paquetá starts on the bench for Flamengo in the Supercopa final against Corinthians. His last appearance for the Rubro Negro came back in 2018, in a 2-1 defeat to Athletico Paranaense.

The first trophy in Brazil is up for grabs today as Brasileirão winners Flamengo take on Copa do Brasil Corinthians in the Supercopa at the Mane Garrincha. The Brazilian Supercopa is always a great watch!

Saturday done well 🇵🇪

From Chapecoense’s winning return to Botafogo’s rout of Cruzeiro, check out my roundup of this week’s Brasileirão action.🇧🇷 www.striver.football/brasileirao-...

Mirassol begin their 2026 Brasileirao campaign tonight as they host Vasco da Gama. Last season, they were the talk of Brazil following a remarkable debut top-flight campaign that saw them qualify for the Copa Libertadores. www.striver.football/the-mirassol...

Great opening night of Brasileirão action. Galo and Palmeiras share a four-goal thriller, Chapecoense and Athletico Paranaense return with wins, Bahia stun the Copa do Brasil holders, and São Paulo come from a goal behind to defeat Flamengo at the Morumbi.

The short wait is over. The 2026 Brasileirão starts TODAY! Check out my preview for what is going to be a unique season. www.striver.football/the-ultimate... #Brasileirao #Matchday #Brazil

Qarabag are set to take on Liverpool tonight in the ChampionsLeague. I caught up with Matheus Silva to discuss the Azerbaijani champions' historic UCL campaign as well as his own personal journey. For @worldfootball.bsky.social. worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/math... #ChampionsLeague #Anfield

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...

Great to be back on the Guardian Women’s Football Weekly reviewing last weekend’s WSL action and looking ahead to the FIFA Champions Cup 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/football/aud...

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

In my latest interview, I caught up with Qarabag Defender Matheus Silva for @worldfootball.bsky.social, he spoke about playing in 🇧🇷, moving to Europe and Qarabag’s epic Champions League campaign. worldfootballindex.com/2026/01/math...

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...

Sudan, DR Congo, Lumumba, and an AFCON tournament that was a gateway to an unspoken history. aworldcuptowin.com/p/top-5-nati...

This AFCON has had little drama; it was clearly saving itself for the final.

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