Since early 2017 I’ve been writing fortnightly player profiles for ESDF Analysis on some of the most exciting talents emerging from South American football, with the occasional foray into other territories. Rather than… Continue reading
Since the start of the year I’ve teamed up with the guys at World Football Index to contribute to some of their South American football podcasts. They have an excellent team of experts around… Continue reading
FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT Uruguay has an illustrious reputation on the international scene but, sandwiched between Brazil and Argentina, their domestic league can often be easily overlooked. The duopoly of… Continue reading
FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT The Copa America Centenario concluded on Sunday night with a tense, closely-fought contest between Argentina and Chile in a repeat of last year’s final. And, in… Continue reading
FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT As the centenary edition of the Copa America reaches its knock-out phases, the competition really begins to hot up. High-profile casualties Brazil and Uruguay have already… Continue reading
FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT Lanus delivered a devastating display of heavy metal football to win the second Argentine league title in their history in emphatic fashion, beating San Lorenzo 4-0… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT The group stage of the 57th edition of the Copa Libertadores has now concluded and we now know who will contest the knock out stages of… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT Peruvian football is currently in the process of ushering in a new generation under the stewardship of national team boss Ricardo Gareca. A third place… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT & DEPORTIVO CALI’S OFFICIAL SITE It may sound like a truism but South American football usually finds itself adopting a short term mentality. With many… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT The bloated, unwieldy 30 team Primera spluttered to a close last weekend with Boca Juniors claiming their first league title in four years. The expanded… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT When a player earns a first international cap before they’ve made their club debut, people sit up and take notice. Combine that with the relative… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT Recently crowned Argentinian Primera champions Boca Juniors are undisputedly one of the biggest and most successful clubs in South America and over their celebrated history… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT As one of the biggest club’s in Argentina, River Plate and its prestigious academy have produced countless world class players over their 114-year history. A… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT One of the most appealing aspects of watching Argentinian football is the opportunity to witness the constant stream of talented youngsters making their early forays… Continue reading
ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT On a wet and windy August night in Buenos Aires, River Plate ran out as 3-0 victors against Tigres to secure a third Libertadores crown… Continue reading
