SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
U de Chile and Colo Colo prepare for clash in different fashions
TALCA – New interim coach Luis Pérez was unable to find a win for Colo Colo, the team drawing 2-2 in Talca against Rangers. Despite the Talca team sitting in 14th place on the table, the “piducanos” scored either side of halftime to go up 2-0. The struggling “Cacique” managed to managed to level the [...]
Alexis Sánchez goal not enough for Barcelona against Real Madrid
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Moments after arriving on the field, Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez scored an equalizer for Barcelona. After being pushed back to the bench with injury concerns, Sánchez replaced Xavi Hernandez who struggled during the match and made the most of his opportunity, scoring immediately. Sánchez was there to clean up after a long [...]
U de Chile and Unión Española through to next round of Copa Libertadores
SANTIAGO – After Universidad de Chile defeated Colombia’s Atletico Nacional 2-1 last night to take the lead in group eight, all the teams are now finalized for the round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores. The Copa Sudamericana champions will next face off against Ecuador’s Deportivo Quito. After also qualifying at the top of their [...]
Chile’s Athletes Count Down to Olympics with British Ambassador
SANTIAGO – “Viva Chile, Viva the Olympic Movement and Viva Queen Elizabeth!” With this British ambassador Jon Benjamin concluded his address before a crowd including diplomats, Olympic and Paralympic athletes and even some of the athletes that competed in the 1948 London Games. The ceremony marked the countdown of 100 days until the opening of [...]
Universidad Católica sacks Mario Lepe
SANTIAGO – After Universidad Católica failed to make the next stage of the Copa Libertadores, coach Mario Lepe has become the latest victim of poor performances by their team. Questions have been asked all year whether each game could be his last. Just like Colo Colo, who sacked Ivo Basay last week, the “Crusaders” have [...]
Eight Wins in a Row for Universidad de Chile
SANTIAGO – While the biggest clash of the weekend saw Unviersidad Católica and Colo Colo finish with a 1-1 draw at Estadio Monumental, Universidad de Chile continued as they have played all year. Without finding their highest level, they overcame Unión La Calera with a minimum of difficulty. Junior Fernandes scored the only goal of [...]
New Colo Colo Coach Begins with Católica Clash
SANTIAGO – Both Universidad Católica and Colo Colo have showed inconsitent form this year, with neither club looking like challenging Universidad de Chile, who find themselves alone at the top of the table. The “Crusaders” currently sit in fifth position, while poor form sees Colo Colo, Chile’s most successful club in eighth place. Colo Colo [...]
Chile beat Peru 3-0 in Tacna
TACNA, PERU – Following last month’s 3-1 victory in Arica, a Chilean side made up of players from the domestic league once again proved too good for Peru in the Copa del Pacifico. Both teams prepare for the resumption of the World Cup qualifiers. Chile next play Bolivia in June. Both teams failed to score [...]
Chile beats Uruguay in Davis Cup tennis
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – A strong performance by Paul Capdeville saw Chile defeat Uruguay 3-1 in the Davis Cup tie and bring the dreams of returning to the World Group even closer. As the top seed in the Americas Group I, the Chileans should not have been troubled, and Capdeville finished the series off with a [...]
Spanish Media Lavishes Praise on Alexis after Match against Getafe
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Yesterday’s extraordinary display by Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez in Barcelona’s victory over Getafe showed one thing for sure: he was the man all the Spanish media wanted to talk to. His two goals and the physical battle that he brought to the field drew praise from all sides. The Diario Sport, for example, [...]