If you’re a fan of South American football then you should also be a fan of Tim Vickery. Dubbed “Il Legendinho” he works as the BBC correspondent for South American football, as a freelance journalist for South American football issues, and also as a commentator for various South American networks.

To hear his current thoughts on South American football (and particularly, Brazilian football) you can switch into the BBC World Football Phone-In, which takes places every Saturday night/Sunday morning, and is available as a podcast after broadcast. Follow this link to listen to the show.

You can also check out his latest writings via the blog below:

• Conmebol Handed Significant Blow Over Weekend | Tim Vickery
  Plans to restart later this year took a big blow after news from Argentina.
• The Pressure Of Being A South American Goalkeeper | Tim Vickery
  There is arguably no more pressurised job in football.
• Nolberto Solano Arrested For Breaking Lockdown Rules | Tim Vickery
  Solano could lose his job with Peru because of off the field issues.
• South American Football Hit With Coronavirus Problems | Tim Vickery
  World Cup qualification along with domestic leagues and cups have been badly affected by the virus.
• Ronaldinho Spends 40th Birthday In Jail | Tim Vickery
  After issues in Paraguay the once iconic footballer recently spent his birthday in jail.
• Eight Sent-off In Brazilian Derby Brawl | Tim Vickery
  Gremio and Internacional descended into chaos recently with eight getting sent-off.