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Tag: South America

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.

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.

Falling down - Assessing the weaknesses in Argentina's World Cup campaign

Falling down – Assessing the weaknesses in Argentina’s World Cup campaign

October 9, 2017 by Sam McKeever

Argentina are in danger of not qualifying for next summer’s World Cup, and Sam McKeever looks at how such a disaster came about.

Football origins - The global game's Meso-American roots

Football origins – The global game’s Meso-American roots

September 9, 2016 by Samiran Mishra

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.

Permit problems - the UK law harming club captures, foreign futures and national hopes

Permit problems – the UK law harming club captures, foreign futures and national hopes

July 28, 2015 by Ellis King

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

Hope and faith – the anatomy of Peru’s transformation

July 1, 2015 by Ellis King

Ellis King explores how Peru have turned their fortunes around under the recently-appointed Ricardo Gareca.

The 12 danger men at Copa America 2015

The 12 danger men at Copa America 2015

June 10, 2015 by Ellis King

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

Panning for gold – the Sudamericano Sub-20

January 18, 2015 by Ed Perchard

Ed Perchard looks at the Sudamericano Sub-20 competition which kicked off in Uruguay earlier this week.

South American football round-up

South American football round-up

August 21, 2014 by Ian Walker

Ian Walker’s weekly dispatch on the latest from South American football.

Argentina - If not now, then when?

Argentina – If not now, then when?

June 15, 2014 by Darren Holland

With Argentina kicking off their World Cup campaign later today, Darren Holland discusses their chances of delivering on so much promise.

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