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Football origins – The global game’s Meso-American roots
In the first part of a series, Samiran Mishra traces the cultural and historical roots of the World’s favourite game, starting with ancient origins in South and Central America.
Tag: South America
Permit problems – the UK law harming club captures, foreign futures and national hopes
Work permit problems have been frustrating Premier League clubs since its formation in 1992, Ellis King assesses the repercussions and potential solutions.
Hope and faith – the anatomy of Peru’s transformation
Ellis King explores how Peru have turned their fortunes around under the recently-appointed Ricardo Gareca.
The 12 danger men at Copa America 2015
With Copa America 2015 under a week away Ellis King identifies the most influential attacker each nation has to offer.
Panning for gold – the Sudamericano Sub-20
Ed Perchard looks at the Sudamericano Sub-20 competition which kicked off in Uruguay earlier this week.
South American football round-up
Ian Walker’s weekly dispatch on the latest from South American football.
Argentina – If not now, then when?
With Argentina kicking off their World Cup campaign later today, Darren Holland discusses their chances of delivering on so much promise.
The new generation of Argentinian managers
Tom Robinson brings us some of the new names who could shape the future of Argentinian football.
The Road to El Dorado and Rio 2014: How Colombia struck gold
James Hunt looks at a side hoping for big things at next year’s World Cup.
The Race to Brazil – Argentina plus three
Stefan Kelly looks ahead to some big South American qualifiers this week.