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Louis Smith

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Tite sacked & derby drama: Five major talking points from the Brasileirao matchday

For the first time in this Brasileirao campaign, Round 6 fixtures took place across the weekend, and as always, there was no shortage of drama. Derbies, late moments, and even mana...

Louis SmithMarch 17, 2026

Winning start for Jardim, Vasco stun Palmeiras as Sao Paulo go top: Brasileirao matchday five round up

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Winning start for Jardim, Vasco stun Palmeiras as Sao Paulo go top: Brasileirao matchday five round up

After a few weeks away from league action, with clubs focusing on their respective state championships, the Brasileirao returned for Round five. It has been a wild couple of weeks...

Louis SmithMarch 13, 2026

Leonardo Jardim’s baptism of fire: A Rio derby final to start new Flamengo era

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Leonardo Jardim’s baptism of fire: A Rio derby final to start new Flamengo era

Leonardo Jardim had previously stated that he would never coach another Brazilian side in August 2025, while in charge of Cruzeiro. In December 2025, he left the Belo Horizonte-bas...

Louis SmithMarch 7, 2026

Why Flamengo sacked Filipe Luis in the midst of perfection

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Why Flamengo sacked Filipe Luis in the midst of perfection

There cannot be many managers in world football at any level who have been dismissed after a victory, let alone after an 8-0 win. Yet that is exactly what happened to Flamengo mana...

Louis SmithMarch 3, 2026

Jesse Lingard to become first modern Englishman in Brazil’s top-flight with shock Corinthians move

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Jesse Lingard to become first modern Englishman in Brazil’s top-flight with shock Corinthians move

Jesse Lingard looks set to join Corinthians on a one-year deal, with the option to extend for a further season. Should everything go to plan, the Englishman would become the first...

Louis SmithMarch 1, 2026

Neymar returns in style, red cards galore and Palmeiras stay on top: Brasileirao matchday four round up

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Neymar returns in style, red cards galore and Palmeiras stay on top: Brasileirao matchday four round up

After a couple of weeks with limited league action, and just one fixture last week that saw Corinthians edge out Athletico Paranaense in a 2-1 victory, the Brasileirao returned fol...

Louis SmithFebruary 27, 2026

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John Terry vs Virgil van Dijk: Is longevity or peak performance the ultimate measure of a Premier League great?

Last week, Jermaine Pennant sparked a nationwide debate on who is better, Virgil van Dijk or John Terry. While both defenders played in different eras and had to adapt to different...

Louis SmithFebruary 25, 2026

Brazil begin a defining year: Preparing for a historic home World Cup in 2027

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Brazil begin a defining year: Preparing for a historic home World Cup in 2027

The Women’s World Cup is now just over a year away, and hosts Brazil are beginning their journey towards the showpiece event. It is a moment that promises to be historic for the na...

Louis SmithFebruary 25, 2026

Brasileirao 2026: Athletico Paranaense’s perfect start faces a historic hurdle in Corinthians

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Brasileirao 2026: Athletico Paranaense’s perfect start faces a historic hurdle in Corinthians

Athletico Paranaense and Corinthians face off in a rescheduled match from matchweek two. The original game had been postponed due to Corinthians’ involvement in the Supercopa do Br...

Louis SmithFebruary 18, 2026

Milos Kerkez: Analyzing the left-back’s explosive 2026 form at Liverpool

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Milos Kerkez: Analyzing the left-back’s explosive 2026 form at Liverpool

Milos Kerkez is fast becoming the player Liverpool believed they were signing in the summer of 2025. His start to life at Anfield came with plenty of criticism. This was largely be...

Louis SmithFebruary 16, 2026

Six goal thrillers, late drama and a sacking: Brasileirao matchweek three round up

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Six goal thrillers, late drama and a sacking: Brasileirao matchweek three round up

With each passing matchweek, the Brasileirao continues to grow in drama and intensity. The latest round delivered once again, serving up epic fightbacks, late equalisers, and a ret...

Louis SmithFebruary 13, 2026

Why Florian Wirtz was Liverpool’s creative heart long before the goals arrived

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Why Florian Wirtz was Liverpool’s creative heart long before the goals arrived

Florian Wirtz’s start to life at Liverpool, on paper, may not look spectacular. However, the £100 million signing from Bayer Leverkusen has made a far stronger impression than the...

Louis SmithFebruary 11, 2026

The evidence behind the Hugo Ekitike and Fernando Torres comparison

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The evidence behind the Hugo Ekitike and Fernando Torres comparison

Liverpool may not be enjoying the best of times on the pitch and are enduring a difficult season by their usual standards. However, one encouraging aspect has been the emerging lin...

Louis SmithFebruary 10, 2026

Eight-goal thriller, late drama & classic encounters: Brasileirão matchday two round-up

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Eight-goal thriller, late drama & classic encounters: Brasileirão matchday two round-up

From an eight-goal classic in Porto Alegre to late equalisers, shock defeats, and statement victories, matchday two delivered another vivid reminder of why the Brasileirão remains...

Louis SmithFebruary 6, 2026

Pressure vs momentum: Out-of-Sorts Vasco da Gama host surging Chapecoense in Brasileirao

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Pressure vs momentum: Out-of-Sorts Vasco da Gama host surging Chapecoense in Brasileirao

Vasco da Gama host Chapecoense at São Januário in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday evening. The two sides have not met since July 2022, when Vasco and Chapecoense played out a 0-0 draw....

Louis SmithFebruary 3, 2026

VAR drama as Corinthians edge ten-man Flamengo to lift Supercopa do Brasil

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VAR drama as Corinthians edge ten-man Flamengo to lift Supercopa do Brasil

In Europe, the Super Cup is often viewed as a glorified pre-season event or a marketing event in Saudi Arabia, which has happened in Italy and Spain in recent years. The same canno...

Louis SmithFebruary 1, 2026

Why Real Madrid’s Endrick is finally reborn at Lyon

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Why Real Madrid’s Endrick is finally reborn at Lyon

“I have my smile back,” said Endrick in delight after scoring the winning goal for Lyon in a Coupe de France match against Lille on his debut for the French club. It was an early s...

Louis SmithFebruary 1, 2026

Brasileirão 2026 begins with chaos, comebacks and early statement results

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Brasileirão 2026 begins with chaos, comebacks and early statement results

The 2026 Brasileirão matchweek one delivered plenty of excitement and drama as the season got underway in midweek, earlier than the usual April start. From late equalisers and mome...

Louis SmithJanuary 30, 2026

The Mirassol Miracle: From Série D to the Libertadores in Five Seasons

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The Mirassol Miracle: From Série D to the Libertadores in Five Seasons

It has been a whirlwind few years for Mirassol. Looking ahead, many are wondering what Mirassol 2026 will bring for the club and its supporters. Looking ahead to the Mirassol 2026...

Louis SmithJanuary 29, 2026