Founded just in 2009, Real Garcilaso are making waves in the Copa Libertadores after shaking up the established order in Peru. The Peruvian outfit are a well-run outfit and look set to build on their fairy tale first few years.
A week’s superb Copa Libertadores action was marred by a riot involving Arsenal players and police following a clash against Atletico Mineiro. Events such as it have been seen before and tension between Brazilian and Argentine clubs is growing.
Uruguay had hopes of turning back the clock at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but Oscar Washington Tabarez’s side may not even be at the finals. The battle to qualify is well and truly heating up in South America.
FIFA and UEFA want to take action against players’ registrations being held by investment groups, but face a battle. Those involved have begun to take control of clubs directly.
Ceferino Bencomo has rejuvenated Venezuelan side Caracas FC, bringing down the side’s average age and making them a competitive Copa Libertadores unit. And the reward was reaped, as Caracas beat Gremio in Brazil.
Marcelo Bielsa has shaped a number of coaching careers and his philosophies have found their way into a whole host of teams and countries. And they were on display as Newell’s Old Boys met Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores.
Corinthians kicked off their home Copa Libertadores campaign with last week’s events in Bolivia still hanging over the tournament. The Brazilians scored a win in an empty stadium and look strong contenders for the trophy.
Ivan Alonso returned to haunt former club Toluca in the Copa Libertadores, scoring for new side Nacional with a trademark cool finish. But his was not the only exploit in the Copa Libertadores, even if it was the highlight of a week’s action.
The South American U20 Championship has scouts flocking to the tournament in search of potential stars. We look at five who shone brightest in the 2013 edition in Argentina.
Qualifying for the 2014 World Cup is beginning to get serious in South America, with no country wanting to miss booking a spot at the finals in Brazil. Argentina lead the way, expertly coached by Alejandro Sabella, having barely put a foot wrong.
