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LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

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World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · 13d

LDU Quito v Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2025 semifinal preview, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/ldu-...

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 ...

Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

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Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · 13d

🚨🇧🇷 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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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...

Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 Semi-Final Preview

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World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · 14d

Flamengo v Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2025 semifinal preview, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/flam...

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...

Brasileirão 2025 | Flamengo vs Palmeiras – Match Preview

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Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · 16d

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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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…

Metinho’s Story: A Brazilian-Congolese Journey from Brás de Pina to Basel

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World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · 24d

Metinho’s Story: A Brazilian-Congolese Journey from Brás de Pina to Basel, by @louissmith22.bsky.social worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/meti...

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...

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Sep 16

Just eight teams remain, as the Copa Libertadores enters the Quarter Final stage.

✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social.

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Copa Libertadores 2025 Quarter-Finals Preview: The Battle for South America’s Crown Intensifies

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World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · Sep 16

Copa Libertadores 2025 quarter-finals preview: the battle for South America’s crown intensifies.

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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...

South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window

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Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Sep 9

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 🇧🇴.

✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social

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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 ...

South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Sep 4

Two games remaining and plenty to play for.

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

✍️ @worldfootball.bsky.social

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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 ...

South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying: Everything You Need To Know For The Final Window

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World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

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 ...

Jhon Arias: Wolves’ £15m Wildcard Ready to Light Up the Premier League

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 17

Jhon Arias: Wolves’ £15m Wildcard Ready to Light Up the Premier League.

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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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Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 16

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 …

Copa Libertadores 2025 Last 16 Preview As South American Clubs Rejoin Road To Lima

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 11

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.

For @worldfootball.bsky.social

#Libertadores

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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 ...

Copa Libertadores 2025 Last 16 Preview As South American Clubs Rejoin Road To Lima

Reposted by Louis Smith

World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

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 ...

Brasileirão 2025 – Round 19 Preview & Predictions (Saturday’s Fixtures)

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 9

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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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…

Brasileirão 2025 – Round 18 Preview & Predictions (Sunday’s Fixtures)

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 3

Plenty of action in the #Brasileirão today with six matches, check out my previews for each match.

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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…

Brasileirão 2025 | Mirassol vs Vasco da Gama – Match Preview

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 2

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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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…

Brasileirão 2025 | Sport Recife vs Bahia – Match Preview

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Aug 2

Kicking off the weekend's action in the #Brasileirao are Struggling Sport Recife and High-Flying Bahia.

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Game Information 02/08/2025 – (Kick Off – 20:00 GMT) Sport Recife Sport Recife have managed to go unbeaten in their last two matches, but both have ended in draws. From 15 matches, they…

Brasileirão 2025 | Juventude vs São Paulo – Match Preview

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Jul 24

My preview for tonight's game between Juventude and São Paulo.

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Game information 24/07/2025 – (Kick Off 23:00 GMT) The last meeting between these sides came last season, back in Round 37 in December, where goals from Gabriel Taliari and Erick Farias, foll…

Brasileirão 2025 – Round 16 Preview & Predictions (Wednesday’s Fixtures)

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Jul 23

There are six matches in the #Brasileirão this evening. Check out my Brasileirão Breakdown preview for each match!

Ceara v Mirassol

Fluminense v Palmeiras

Corinthians v Cruzeiro

Bragantino v Flamengo

Santos v Internacional

Vitoria v Sport Recife

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Ceara v Mirassol23/07/2025 – Kick Off (23:00 GMT) Ceará come into this fixture on the back of two consecutive defeats, a run they’ll be eager to put behind them. They currently sit in 11th place wi…

Brasileirão 2025 – Round 15 Preview & Predictions (Sunday’s Fixtures)

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Jul 20

Check out my #Brasileirão previews for Sunday, which includes the latest chapter of the iconic Fla-Flu rivalry.

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Cruzeiro v Juventude 20/07/2025 – Kick Off (20:00 GMT) Cruzeiro are the new leaders of the Brasileirão after a strong week that saw Flamengo slip up and Cruzeiro extend their winning run in t…

Brasileirão 2025 – Round 15 Preview & Predictions (Saturday’s Fixtures)

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Jul 19

My previews for tonight’s action in the Brasileirão👇

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Bahia v Fortaleza 19/07/2025 – Kick Off (20:00PM GMT) Fortaleza began life under Renato Paiva following the departure of Juan Pablo Vojvoda. Vojvoda had guided Fortaleza to continental footba…

Brasileirão 2025 | Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – Match Preview

Louis Smith @louissmith22.bsky.social · Jul 17

Fluminense return to action for the first time since their Club World Cup defeat to Chelsea. They host Cruzeiro, who are looking to go top of the #Brasileirao.

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Game Information 17/07/2025 – (23:30 GMT) Fluminense This will be Fluminense’s first match since their Club World Cup campaign, where they enjoyed a solid run to the semi-finals, performing b…