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Category: South American Football

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

April 21, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and his hopes for a strong showing from the South Americans in Qatar later this year.

In celebration of the Argentinian number 10

In celebration of the Argentinian number 10

June 14, 2021 by John Dillon

Ahead of the Copa America, John Dillon takes a look at some legendary figures to don the Argentinian number 10 jersey over the years.

Five players to watch at the 2021 Copa America

Five players to watch at the 2021 Copa America

June 12, 2021 by Damien Byrne

Damien Byrne picks through a handful of players to keep an eye out for at this summer’s Copa America.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Brazilian football?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Brazilian football?

April 10, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott brings us to speed with the current state of Brazilian football amid the ongoing global pandemic.

Who is Gabigol?

Who is Gabigol?

March 31, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott takes a look at the career of prolific Flamengo striker and Brazil international, Gabigol.

What's available to Lionel Scaloni in Argentina’s goalkeeping rack?

What’s available to Lionel Scaloni in Argentina’s goalkeeping rack?

October 27, 2020 by Amit Menon

Despite consistently producing some of the best attacking talent on the planet, Argentina have perennially suffered from a weakness at goalkeeper. Amit Menon takes a look at the options for current National Team coach Lionel Scaloni.

Bragantino - Red Bull's secret South American weapon

Bragantino – Red Bull’s secret South American weapon

August 18, 2020 by Alex Jackson

Alex Jackson explores the history of Red Bull Bragantino, a little-known project in Sao Paulo.

José Luis Chilavert - Paraguay's prolific posterboy between the sticks

José Luis Chilavert – Paraguay’s prolific posterboy between the sticks

May 15, 2020 by Sam Ingram

One of the icons of South American football, Sam Ingram takes a look at the colourful career of prolific Paraguayan José Luis Chilavert

Copa America 2019 betting tips

Copa America 2019 betting tips

June 22, 2019 by Back Page Football

A look at how the Copa America could play out after the first few days of action in Brazil.

Copa América preview - Group C

Copa América preview – Group C

June 15, 2019 by Robert Barter

Uruguay are one of the favourites for this year’s Copa America but they will need to come through a tricky group to make the knockout phase.

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