MONTERREY, MEXICO – A 2-2 draw with Tigres was enough for Unión Española to move through to the second stage of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s biggest intercontinental club tournament. Aside from the best teams of South America, three teams from the Mexican league have also been invited to the tournament. Unión Española qualified for the Copa Libertadores [...]
By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse, who brings you the news from the Bio Bio region (Region VIII – Concepción, Chillan, Los Ángeles) every week Events to go to: Arts and crafts Fair finishes, Viva Dichato Saturday, Santa Juana Week XLVIII Feria Arte Popular (48th Arts and Crafts Fair) This is the last weekend of the Fair, [...]
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VIÑA DEL MAR – There were mixed results for two veterans of Chilean tennis in the first round of the VTR Open tennis tournament at Viña del Mar. The event is the first ATP clay court competition of the year, and begins the part of the ATP tour known as the “Latin American Swing”. Fernando González [...]
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TEMUCO – As Colo Colo coach Ivo Basay said in a press conference before the first superclasicó between arch rivals Universidad de Chile and Colo Colo, “With La U there are no friendly matches”. While billed as an amistoso (friendly match), the Copa Gato in Temuco had over 18,000 fans witness a 2-1 victory for [...]
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SANTIAGO – The first round of matches in the Apertura soccer season began this weekend, with the first piece of action taking place on Friday night in Rancagua. O’Higgins took on the newly promoted Antofagasta, with the home side taking home the points with a 1-0 victory. After a poor performance in the pre-season friendlies, [...]
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Every week, Rod “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse bring news from the VIII (8th) Bio Bio Region. Includes Concepción, Chillán, Los Ángeles and Talcahuano. News on cultures, music, sports and events. Arts and crafts Fair, Closing of Symphonic Orchestra with Congreso Feel free to attend the International Popular Art Fair in Parque Ecuador, Concepción, a must-see and also a [...]
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BARCELONA, SPAIN — Star Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez will face a short spell on the sidelines after he received an injury to his left shoulder. It is expected he will be out of action for 10 days and will miss two matches in La Liga. The Tocopilla product has been a focus of attention lately [...]
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SANTIAGO- Unión Española will take on Mexico’s Tigres de UANL in the first round of qualifying for the Copa Libertadores. The Copa Libertadores is South America’s major intercontinental competition. Chile will have a total of three teams competing, with Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica also being involved. Both of these teams have qualified directly [...]
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REÑACA- Over the weekend of January 28th and 29th, some of Chile’s best surfers will compete on the waves at Reñaca near Viña del Mar in the Billabong Reñaca Pro. Surfers from throughout the country will gather to compete for more than US$3,000 in cash and prizes. The event will feature electronic scoring devices, something rarely [...]
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SANTIAGO– After medical tests revealed a heart murmur, Brazilian club Botafogo decided against signing José “Pepe” Rojas to the $1.2 million deal they had planned for him. The defender, who captained Universidad de Chile in their successful 2011 campaigns returned late on Monday night with about 50 fans there to greet him. With victory in [...]
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