Brasileirão Breakdown

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

My story of how football led me to the other side of the world and made me fall in love with Paraguay. 🇵🇾⚽

(@WorldFootballi)

https://t.co/ioyFgqutbD

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Today, Paraguay return to the World Cup after 16 years away.

Here's my story of how football led me on an unexpected journey to the country, where I've met some incredible people and grown to love the place.

Aguyje, Paraguay 🇵🇾

For @WorldFootballi 👇

https://t.co/ioyFgqv11b

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

This is so cool!

Ahead of the World Cup, artists painted a street in @Alissonbecker’s hometown of Novo Hamburgo, in Rio Grande do Sul! 🧤 🇧🇷

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

The opening day of the World Cup is finally here.

It’s not just the football that makes the tournament special, it’s the everlasting memories that stem from it.

For @WorldFootballi.

https://t.co/BQWXjpHFu5

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

My first-ever first-person piece.

A reflection on my World Cup memories and why the tournament means so much more than just four weeks of football.

It's about memories, friendships, travel, community and conversations that last a lifetime.

https://t.co/BQWXjpHFu5

[World Football Index @WorldFootballi]

Growing up every four years: The World Cup isn't just a tournament; it's the timeline for a lifetime of football.

✍️ @louissmith22 https://t.co/GtXsFXfs0r

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Jhon Arias scored a brace last night as Colombia beat Jordan 2-0 in their final World Cup warm-up.

I spoke to Arias for @WorldFootballi last month about Colombia’s World Cup hopes, his journey and more.

https://t.co/V5Fq0tvtWy

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

The Copa Libertadores Group Stage reaches it’s conclusion this week.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the final round of fixtures.

For @WorldFootballi 👇

https://t.co/SaY8x0L7zM

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

The Colombia squad has just been announced and Jhon Arias told @WorldFootballi his thoughts ahead of the tournament

“We’re arriving with confidence, confident in everything, and we want to have a great World Cup”

https://t.co/V5Fq0tvtWy

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

In my latest interview for @WorldFootballi, Jhon Arias spoke about his move to Palmeiras in January. 🇧🇷

“Yes, it’s a joy to be at a team the size of Palmeiras these days, with its history, its ambitions, and the moment we’re living through.”

https://t.co/V5Fq0tvtWy

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Overnight in Brazil, in a huge meeting between the top two, Palmeiras took advantage of an early Jorge Carrascal red card to enjoy a 3-0 win over Flamengo Rio de Janeiro.

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Arthur Elias has called up his Brazil side for the upcoming fixtures against the United States in a repeat of the 2024 Olympic final.

Marta returns for the first time since helping Brazil win last year’s Copa América, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

When Carlo Ancelotti named his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the first questions many had was: where is João Pedro? 🇧🇷

So, I decided to look into the possible tactical reasons why he was left out.

For @WorldFootballi

https://t.co/UHMWBSsEYE

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

🚨Exclusive:

In my latest interview for @WorldFootballi, I caught up with Palmeiras' Colombian international Jhon Arias, who spoke about his early career, unique route through youth football, lifting the Libertadores, and much more.

https://t.co/V5Fq0tvtWy

[World Football Index @WorldFootballi]

Exclusive Jhon Arias interview: The journey from Quibdó to the world stage.

By @louissmith22 https://t.co/diqgUNCHHs

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Last year, I created my own site (@BrasilBreakdown), and despite not really having the time to fully work on it this year, it’s still continuing to generate visitors even during its downtime.

Today, it’s back as I preview Coritiba vs Internacional.

https://t.co/AlM6zxzSjE

[Brasileirão Breakdown @BrasilBreakdown]

🚨We're back!

@louissmith22 previews tonight's clash between Coritiba and Internacional in our first piece of 2026!

https://t.co/ixecQRMeBB

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Brazil impressed in the recent FIFA Series, winning all three matches, as they continue to build momentum for the 2027 World Cup on home soil.

For @WorldFootballi

https://t.co/2w4kwhDdCL

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

Brazil have begun training in Cuiabá ahead of the FIFA Series.

@SelecaoFeminina open the league-format campaign against South Korea on Saturday, as preparations continue for a World Cup on home soil. 🇧🇷 ⚽️

For @WorldFootballi.

https://t.co/WozAxezDyz

[Louis Smith @louissmith22]

South America’s premier competition returns tonight as the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage gets underway.

In my latest piece for @WorldFootballi, I take a deep dive into the favourites, the outsiders and the ones to watch.

https://t.co/vvqn7mEDpu

#Libertadores