The 2025 Copa Libertadores Final crowned Flamengo as four-time continental champions after defeating Palmeiras 1–0 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, a match that encapsulated the current challenges of South American football: strategy, spatial control and defensive pragmatism. Both teams, two footballing and economic powerhouses of the continent, arrived with...
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States delivered far more than entertainment; it provided a competitive stage where established stars and emerging talents showcased their quality against the world's best. While the headlines were dominated by Chelsea’s tactical discipline and PSG’s attacking flair, the real story of...
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage served as a captivating tactical analysis case study, particularly through the performances of Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Palmeiras. This report provides a detailed Club World Cup data analysis examining how these teams navigated difficult groups and delivered some of the...
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is poised to usher in a bold new era for global football. For the first time, the tournament has expanded to feature 32 clubs, so fans are no longer just witnessing a showdown between European giants and South American powerhouses. Instead, this revamped format...
After experiencing a rough patch in their season, Manchester City decided to be active in the transfer market this January, making several signings. Among their new transfers is 18-year-old centre-back Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, who was acquired in a €35m deal. In this scouting report, we will analyse his game,...
Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves is one of Brazil's most promising young talents. Born on April 24, 2007, in Franca, he's already turning heads as an attacking midfielder and winger. Currently, with Palmeiras' youth team, Estêvão Willian represents the perfect example of a Brazilian attacking talent: creative, unpredictable, and...
At the time of writing, Palmeiras hold third place in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, trailing the leaders Fortaleza, who have played one fewer match, by only four points. Additionally, they are three points behind the second-place team, Botafogo, which makes the race for the title highly competitive. On the offensive front,...
This scout report examines the distinctive characteristics of Jaden Philogene, Roger Fernandes, and Estêvão Willian. They each stand out due to their distinctive characteristics and potential to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Each player brings a unique blend of skills and attributes to the pitch, making them exciting prospects...
European-based coaches routinely dominate the shortlist for FIFA’s best men’s coach award. This year’s final three are composed of Premier League duo Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and the winner Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea, along with European Championship-winning Italy boss Roberto Mancini. Meanwhile, Liverpool mastermind Jürgen Klopp won the award...
This Friday at 1:30 am Madrid, CA, Boca Juniors will play the first leg of the 2023 Copa Libertadores semi-final in their own historical stadium (La Bombonera) against the Brazilian side SE Palmeiras. Boca boast the most Libertadores wins (six); however, the last they achieved was back in 2007. With...
On July 9th 2006, Italy defeated France on penalties to win the World Cup in Berlin. Twelve days later, Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa was born in Brasilia. Now, a little over 16 years later, he’s already tipped for superstardom and possibly partaking in a World Cup Final of his...
Nearly two years ago, Danilo made his professional debut against Red Bull Bragantino. Currently 20 years old, Danilo has become a key piece of Abel Ferreira’s dynasty at Palmeiras. Despite his young age, the deep-lying midfielder has already won two Copa Libertadores, one Copa do Brasil, one Recopa, and one...
With the rise of social media and the general availability of football footage and information, it’s becoming increasingly common for teenage players who are still children to be touted as the next big thing before they make a single senior appearance, often based solely on highlights. At first, the case...
