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Why the Premier League needs to pursue a love affair with South America
Brighton’s Julio Enciso marked Paraguay’s Independence Day with a second half strike which ultimately led to Arsenal’s Premier League...

Copa Libertadores Week 3 Preview: Managerless Corinthians can’t afford to lose again
Team in focus: Corinthians Managerless Corinthians suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Argentinos Jrs in the last round, before consecutive...

Mateo Retegui: Serie A the destination with Inter, AC and Juventus poised
There’s not many Argentines who opt to play for another country. Step forward Mateo Retegui who became part of the minority with his...

Copa Libertadores Week 2 Review: Alianza Lima break 30 game winless record in Paraguay
Star Performers: Alianza Lima Peruvian champions Alianza Lima had a record no one in South America would want to be associated with....

Endrick: Real Madrid’s young prodigy needs protecting before departing Palmeiras
As the Brasileiro returned last week, it was quite fitting Brazil’s next young talent scored the first goal of the campaign. Positioned...

Copa Libertadores Week 2 Preview: Fluminense to steal the show on home soil
Team in focus: Fluminense Fluminense are clicking into gear and four big wins in April have certainly caught the eye. To come back and...

Exclusive: Why Flamengo pulled the plug on Pereira
Vitor Pereira’s short spell in charge of Flamengo is over. Having been appointed at the beginning of 2023, the Portuguese manager failed...

Copa Libertadores Week 1 Review: Bolivians utilise home advantage as Flamengo stunned
Star Performers: The Strongest & Bolivar As mentioned in my Copa Libertadores 2023 Team Guide, a trip to La Paz in Bolivia is no easy...

Pedro: Libertadores top goalscorer has Flamengo back on track
It was a tough start to life for Flamengo’s new manager. Vitor Pereira chose to leave his post at Corinthians to join the Libertadores...

Vitor Roque: Brazil’s new star boy destined for European move
On Saturday 25th March, Athletico PR’s 18-year-old Vitor Roque became the youngest player to make his Brazilian national debut since...

Danilo: The Brazilian who’s ready to fight for Forest’s Premier League survival
Many Nottingham Forest fans were excited when the club announced the signing of Palmerias’ Danilo on a six-year deal. It’s safe to say...

German Cano: Fluminense’s striker set to light up the Libertadores
Fluminense may have signed Real Madrid’s most decorated player of all time in Marcelo, but it’s their 35-year-old striker who continues...

Franco Fagundez: Nacional star has potential to perform on Libertadores stage
Nacional's 22-year-old attacking midfielder certainly caught the eye in 2022. The Uruguayan scored ten domestic goals, averaging a goal...

Copa Libertadores Group Stage: Flamengo to top Group A while Fluminense the team to watch
Group A: Flamengo & Racing to progress Flamengo Racing Aucas Nublense Last year’s champions should have no issues progressing to the...

Lucas Beltran: River fans rooting for young prospect
With Miguel Borja hitting new heights in his debut season and with Salomon Rondon’s recent transfer from Everton, it looked likely Lucas...

Raphael Veiga: Palmeiras to the Premier League
Current Brazilian and Supercopa do Brasil champions, Palmeiras, will be left reeling if another star departs for English shores. Gustavo...
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