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27. South American Football Writer for World Football Index & #Libertadores and #Brasileirao Match Preview Writer for
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My review of the 2025 Copa #Sudamericana final between #Galo and #Lanus in Asuncion.

For @worldfootball.bsky.social.

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Lanus Glory In Paraguay As Galo Fall Short In Continental Final Again
By Louis Smith at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Twelve months ago, the Defensores del Chaco was in desperate need of upgrades, as it had become run-down and needed some TLC. When selected as a hos...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Lanús win the Copa Sudamericana in Paraguay as Atlético Mineiro fall short again in a continental final.

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Lanus Glory In Paraguay As Galo Fall Short In Continental Final Again
By Louis Smith at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Twelve months ago, the Defensores del Chaco was in desperate need of upgrades, as it had become run-down and needed some TLC. When selected as a hos...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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2025 Copa Sudamericana Final Preview:

Atlético Mineiro and Lanús Set for Scorching Showdown in Asunción.

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2025 Copa Sudamericana Final Preview: Atlético Mineiro and Lanús Set for Scorching Showdown in Asunción
By Louis Smith in Asunción. One of the most unpredictable, exciting, and thrilling tournaments in South America comes to a close this Saturday as Belo Horizonte’s Atlético Mineiro take on Argentina’s ...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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2025 Copa Sudamericana Final Preview:

Atlético Mineiro and Lanús Set for Scorching Showdown in Asunción.

For @worldfootball.bsky.social.

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2025 Copa Sudamericana Final Preview: Atlético Mineiro and Lanús Set for Scorching Showdown in Asunción
By Louis Smith in Asunción. One of the most unpredictable, exciting, and thrilling tournaments in South America comes to a close this Saturday as Belo Horizonte’s Atlético Mineiro take on Argentina’s ...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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2025 Copa Sudamericana final Preview: Atlético Mineiro and Lanús set for scorching showdown in Asunción, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/2025...
2025 Copa Sudamericana Final Preview: Atlético Mineiro and Lanús Set for Scorching Showdown in Asunción
By Louis Smith in Asunción. One of the most unpredictable, exciting, and thrilling tournaments in South America comes to a close this Saturday as Belo Horizonte’s Atlético Mineiro take on Argentina’s ...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Pleased to announce I will be covering both the Copa #Sudamericana  and Copa #Libertadores finals for @worldfootball.bsky.social Asunción and Lima.
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Three years ago today, I was in Guayaquil covering the 2022 Copa Libertadores final for @worldfootball.bsky.social as Flamengo narrowly beat Athletico Paranaense to claim their third #Libertadores title.
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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A look towards tonight’s Copa Libertadores Semi Final as LDU Quito aim to cause another upset against Palmeiras.

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LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview
By Louis Smith. The second 2025 Copa Libertadores semi-final sees Palmeiras take on underdogs LDU Quito of Ecuador, in a matchup with very limited historical context. The two teams have only met once ...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 semifinal preview, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/ldu-...
LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview
By Louis Smith. The second 2025 Copa Libertadores semi-final sees Palmeiras take on underdogs LDU Quito of Ecuador, in a matchup with very limited historical context. The two teams have only met once ...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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🚨🇧🇷 v 🇦🇷🚨

The Copa Libertadores enters the Semi Final stages this evening as Flamengo take on Racing Club.

Check out my Preview for @worldfootball.bsky.social.

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Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview
By Louis Smith. The first of the 2025 Copa Libertadores semi-finals delivers a classic Brazil vs Argentina showdown, as Flamengo face Racing Club in a matchup that rarely disappoints. The two sides ha...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 semifinal preview, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/flam...
Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview
By Louis Smith. The first of the 2025 Copa Libertadores semi-finals delivers a classic Brazil vs Argentina showdown, as Flamengo face Racing Club in a matchup that rarely disappoints. The two sides ha...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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There's a massive clash in Brazil tonight!

Second-place Flamengo host league leaders Palmeiras in a top-of-the-table showdown at the Maracanã.
#FLAxPAL

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Brasileirão 2025 | Flamengo vs Palmeiras – Match Preview
Game Information – 19/10/2025 – Kick Off 8PM (GMT) Today’s standout fixture in the Brasileirão sees the top two go head-to-head as Flamengo host Palmeiras in what promises to be an exciting, high-i…
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October 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Metinho’s Story: A Brazilian-Congolese Journey from Brás de Pina to Basel, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/meti...
Metinho’s Story: A Brazilian-Congolese Journey from Brás de Pina to Basel
By Louis Smith. From the streets of Brás de Pina in Rio de Janeiro to lifting a league title with FC Basel, Abemly Meto Silu, better known as Metinho, has lived a journey that blends resilience, passi...
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October 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Just eight teams remain, as the Copa Libertadores enters the Quarter Final stage.

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September 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Copa Libertadores 2025 quarter-finals preview: the battle for South America’s crown intensifies.

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Copa Libertadores 2025 Quarter-Finals Preview: The Battle for South America’s Crown Intensifies
By Louis Smith. We’re now at the stage of the Copa Libertadores where one good victory could spark dreams of a place in the final on November 29th. Eight sides remain, and the quarter-finals bring tog...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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What started in September 2023 comes to an end this evening as the CONMEBOL WCQ reach Matchday 18.

🇦🇷🇧🇷🇪🇨🇺🇾🇵🇾🇨🇴 have sealed automatic qualification, leaving just one play-off spot to be decided.

That will go to either 🇻🇪 or 🇧🇴.

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South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window
By Louis Smith. What began three years ago in September 2023, CONMEBOL became the first confederation to kick off qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Paraguay vs. Peru marking the opening ...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Two games remaining and plenty to play for.

All you need to know ahead of the final two rounds in #CONMEBOL Qualifying.

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South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window
By Louis Smith. What began three years ago in September 2023, CONMEBOL became the first confederation to kick off qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Paraguay vs. Peru marking the opening ...
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September 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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South American 2026 World Cup qualifying: everything you need to know ahead of the final games, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/09/sout...
South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window
By Louis Smith. What began three years ago in September 2023, CONMEBOL became the first confederation to kick off qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Paraguay vs. Peru marking the opening ...
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September 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Jhon Arias: Wolves’ £15m Wildcard Ready to Light Up the Premier League.

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Jhon Arias: Wolves’ £15m Wildcard Ready to Light Up the Premier League
Wolves’ £15m signing of Colombian winger Jhon Arias from Fluminense could prove to be one of the Premier League’s smartest moves.
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August 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Check out my Match Previews for tonight's #Brasileirao action.

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Brasileirão 2025 – Round 20 Preview & Predictions (Saturday’s Fixtures)
Ceará v Bragantino Ceará enter this clash sitting in 12th place in the table and without a win in their last two matches. Their most recent outing ended in disappointment, as they fell 2–1 away to …
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August 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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South America’s top continental competition returns this week as we reach the knockout stages. Check out my preview as the road to Lima resumes.

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#Libertadores

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Copa Libertadores 2025 Last 16 Preview As South American Clubs Rejoin Road To Lima
By Louis Smith. After what feels like an age since the group stages wrapped up, the Copa Libertadores returns this week with a set of fascinating last-16 ties as the knockout stages get underway. The ...
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August 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Copa Libertadores 2025 last 16 preview as South America's top club sides rejoin the road to Lima, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/08/copa...
Copa Libertadores 2025 Last 16 Preview As South American Clubs Rejoin Road To Lima
By Louis Smith. After what feels like an age since the group stages wrapped up, the Copa Libertadores returns this week with a set of fascinating last-16 ties as the knockout stages get underway. The ...
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August 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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We reach the halfway point in the #Brasileirão tonight with five Round 19 clashes. With the Copa Libertadores back midweek, the games are coming thick and fast.
Read my previews for each match!

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Brasileirão 2025 – Round 19 Preview & Predictions (Saturday’s Fixtures)
Bragantino v Internacional 09/08/2025 – (Kick-Off GMT 22:30) Bragantino will be desperate to turn their form around after going seven matches without a win, losing six of those. In midweek, t…
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August 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Plenty of action in the #Brasileirão today with six matches, check out my previews for each match.

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Brasileirão 2025 – Round 18 Preview & Predictions (Sunday’s Fixtures)
Botafogo v Cruzeiro 03/08/2025 – (Kick Off 20:00 GMT) Botafogo are currently unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions, with three wins and a draw, a solid run that has help…
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August 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Mirassol are unbeaten in their last eight matches, they take on a Vasco side who are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

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Brasileirão 2025 | Mirassol vs Vasco da Gama – Match Preview
Game Information 02/08/2025 – (Kick Off 22:30 GMT) Mirassol Mirassol’s debut season in the Brasileirão has been nothing short of impressive. From 15 matches, they’ve picked up six wins, seven…
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August 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM