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Tim Vickery

January 3, 2017

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Libertadores revamp may already require a rethink

Fearing a breakaway tournament Conmebol has hastily revamped the Copa Libertadores. Tim Vickery reports on an overhaul that may require a rethink.

by World Soccer
December 19, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: dismal showing by Atletico Nacional highlights weakness of South American club football

Tim Vickery wonders if the automatic Club World Cup semi-final spot allocated to South American clubs is still justified.

by World Soccer
December 12, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Atletico Nacional look to strike a blow for the continent

Tim Vickery looks at the chances of Colombian side Atletico Nacional as they launch their Club World Cup campaign.

by World Soccer
December 5, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Chapecoense may find that renewal comes in the form of playing again

Football will not bring back those who died in the Chapecoense air disaster, but it may give meaning to the lives of those who remain.

by World Soccer
November 28, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Internacional fearing the worst as relegation looms

Internacional have never been relegated, but that could all change next weekend.

by World Soccer
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November 21, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Messi dazzles for Argentina but what now for Colombia?

Tim Vickery sees Lionel Messi revive Argentina's World Cup qualifying campaign at the expense of a confused Colombia side.

by World Soccer
November 14, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Argentina in decline as supply line runs dry

Another defeat for Argentina has brought the spotlight on the country's problems.

by World Soccer
November 10, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: can Messi save the day for Argentina?

As Argentina travel to face group leaders Brazil, the pressure is on for a country that has dropped out of the qualifying places for Russia 2018.

by World Soccer
October 31, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: mood of almost religious fervour accompanies Cerro Porteno’s cup run

Paraguayan outfit Cerro Porteno are being carried along on a wave of near religious hysteria in this year's Copa Sudamericana.

by World Soccer
October 24, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Brazil puts sporting integrity ahead of financial considerations

Many of the stadiums built for the 2014 World Cup are underused, with the host clubs preferring to play their 'home' matches elsewhere to generate more income.

by World Soccer
October 17, 2016

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Lionel Messi’s absence highlights his importance to Argentina

There are two different Argentina teams: the one with Lionel Messi and the one without.

by World Soccer
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