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Assessing Piñera’s state of the nation: Chile, nation of athletes?

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:00
Written by Daniel Boyle
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In the last May 21 address of the president’s term, Piñera talks of fostering a sporting culture and the creation of a sports ministry, which remain dreams for Chilean athletes.

Sport has been a key part of each one of President Sebastián Piñera's May 21 addresses. This year, the president highlighted the work done on stadiums throughout the country, as well as the efforts toward turning Chile into a “true international capital of sport” and a “country of athletes.”

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Chilean favorite Pizarro to rock the red jersey again

Monday, 20 May 2013 19:16
Written by Jordan Greene
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With much convincing from coach Jorge Sampaoli, the ‘fantasista’ returns to play for Chile’s national soccer team after eight years of self-imposed exile.

After weeks of speculation it has been confirmed: Chilean football hero David Pizarro will return to play for the Chilean national soccer team, “La Roja.”

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Soccer roundup: Católica wins decisive derby, Española eyes title

Monday, 20 May 2013 16:14
Written by Kieran McGrath
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Soccer roundup: Unión Española lead pack with only two games to go

Monday, 13 May 2013 19:02
Written by Kieran McGrath
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Unión Española 3-1 Antofagasta

Española started this weekend’s round on top of the division, leading Universidad Católica by the narrowest of margins on goal difference. The two teams were tied on 29 points Saturday morning, but with Católica’s dramatic capitulation in Wednesday’s Copa Chile final, the stage was set for Española to pile further pressure on its cross-town rival.

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La U takes Copa Chile final with last-minute goal

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 23:40
Written by Kieran McGrath
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Universidad de Chile win tough Copa Chile Final against rivals Universidad Católica.
 
Both teams went into this crucial “Clásico Universitario” evenly matched. Universidad Católica had been enjoying a good run in the league of late while Universidad de Chile was fresh from its dramatic “Superclásico” win over Colo Colo. The two Santiago teams are still in contention for the Primera Division top-spot but it was Universidad de Chile who took home the first trophy of the season in a frenetic match that saw it come out as deserving winners.
 
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‘Clásico Universitario’ will decide Copa Chile champion

Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:42
Written by Kieran McGrath
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Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica to face off in Copa Chile final.
 
Wednesday evening will see Universidad Católica defend its Copa Chile title against arch rival Universidad de Chile. This “clásico universitario” marks the first of the season’s two meetings between the rival clubs, with Universidad Católica hosting “La U” later this month at the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo in the Torneo Transición.
 
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Soccer roundup: Universidad de Chile wins heated ‘superclásico’

Monday, 06 May 2013 19:17
Written by Kieran McGrath
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Universidad de Chile 3-2 Colo Colo

Sunday saw Universidad de Chile host Colo Colo for the 173rd “superclásico.” The home-side went into the Santiago derby knowing that no less than a win would see it stay in contention for the title.
 
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Rugby World Cup dreams on the line for Chile and Uruguay

Friday, 03 May 2013 17:40
Written by Charlotte Karrlsson-Willis
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‘Los Cóndores,’ hoping to attend their first Rugby World Cup, must defeat Uruguay or face elimination in the first stages of the international tournament.

With the first spot out of the Americas secured by the Argentine powerhouse, Chile and Uruguay will have to fight it out for a chance to make rugby’s biggest tournament, hosted by England in 2015. Chile’s “Cóndores” have never made it to the Rugby World Cup, but they are more than ready to change that.

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Soccer roundup: O’Higgins on top after weekend of upsets

Monday, 29 April 2013 19:36
Written by Sam Edwards
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O’Higgins 2-0 Unión Española

Triumphing in a crucial encounter with the former leaders, third-place O’Higgins leapfrogged into pole position Friday, leaving all to play for in the final stage of the season.

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Sampaoli’s Chile match Brazil in friendly

Thursday, 25 April 2013 01:11
Written by George Forrester
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Brazil fail to inaugurate new World Cup stadium in style as 'La Roja' fight for a draw.

Chile seemed undeterred by the fallout from Charles Aránguiz’s controversial removal from the squad, putting in an impressive performance to draw 2-2 away in Brazil. Coach Jorge Sampaoli’s charges can take away a positive result with their display against the five-time World Cup winners ahead of a crucial qualifying double header.

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Chile prepares for friendly in Brazil amid disciplinary crisis

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 18:40
Written by George Forrester
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Coach Jorge Sampaoli faces first controversy as Charles Aránguiz fails to join squad on time for training session.

Chile traveled to Belo Horizonte in Brazil on Monday in anticipation of a friendly inaugurating the renovated Mineirao Stadium, ahead of its use in the 2013 Confederations Cup and next year’s World Cup. However Sampaoli’s preparations in only his third game at the helm of “La Roja” were disrupted somewhat by disciplinary issues surrounding Universidad de Chile midfielder Charles Aránguiz.

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Soccer roundup: U. Católica triumph makes for four-way title race

Monday, 22 April 2013 18:18
Written by George Forrester
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Defeat for leaders Unión Española allows Universidad Católica to move within one point after beating Colo Colo in a heated local derby.

Universidad Católica 1-0 Colo Colo

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