There's so much talent in Brazil right now. But where do you start looking?

South American football journalist Nathan Joyes is joined by fanalyst and football expert Kish Patel to analyse five Brazilians that your club should be taking a chance on.

From standout left-backs knocking on Carlo Ancelotti's door to a 17-year-old that looks ready to take European football by storm, this a must watch/listen.

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The Copa Libertadores quarter-final second legs take place this week, and Nathan Joyes welcomes Tom Robinson back to the podcast to discuss the eight remaining teams.

The pair preview: Racing vs Velez (1-0), Palmeiras vs River Plate (2-1), Sao Paulo vs LDU Quito (0-2) and Estudiantes vs Flamengo (1-2).

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South American football journalist Nathan Joyes jumps back on the microphone with Joe Gould - host of The International Window Podcast - to discuss the end of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

Can Argentina cope without Lionel Messi? How impressive were Ecuador? Will Brazil deliver under Carlo Ancelotti? Are Bolivia on the brink of the 2026 World Cup?

All that and more on this particular episode.

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Who's going to win the Brazilian title? Will Santos be relegated? How an earth are Mirassol aiming for a top six spot?

Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota analyse the Brazilian league at the halfway stage and try to work out how the table will finish.

Flamengo and Palmeiras are challenging at the top, while Cruzeiro, Botafogo, Bahia and Sao Paulo are aiming for a Copa Libertadores spot next season.

The pair sign off the show with players to watch for the remainder of the season - from defenders to attackers - it's worth tuning in.

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Jhon Arias leaves Fluminense to join Wolves in the Premier League, Danilo moves from Nottingham Forest to Botafogo, while Richard Rios bids farewell to Palmeiras to link up with Benfica.

Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota discuss the three players mentioned, as well as Cruzeiro's Kaio Jorge who has lit up the league back in Brazil after an underwhelming spell in Italy.

Join Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota as they try and work out if Palmeiras can beat Chelsea and whether or not Fluminense can topple Saudi outfit Al Hilal.

Palmeiras are without several key players ahead of their quarter-final clash with Chelsea in the Club World Cup - but how will Estevao perform against his new side?

Fluminense continue to impress thanks to Thiago Silva and Jhon Arias - but is that enough to squeeze into the semi-final against a side that just knocked out Man City?

All of those questions are answered on our bonus podcast.

Jessica Frota and Nathan Joyes celebrate the success of Palmeiras, Botafogo, Fluminense and Flamengo as they all progress to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup.

Is the gap shrinking between Brazil's best and European clubs? Who are the standout players from each team? And can any of the quartet go on and win the Club World Cup?

All the questions - and more - are answered within the special episode.

Tom Robinson re-joins Nathan Joyes to discuss the 2025 Copa Libertadores round of 16 draw and provide their predictions.

Can anyone stop the Brazilians from winning yet again? Or can Argentina's quartet spring a surprise along the way?

The pair go through each round of 16 match, reflect on their group stage predictions and highlight key players that could could prove to be the difference this time round.

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