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Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

Chak De! India inspires Chile U-17 team

Chak De! India inspires Chile U-17 team

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

From watching 'Chak De! India' to taking yoga classes and training in Kolkata-like sultry conditions, Chileans have not left any stone unturned in their bid for the maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title.

Copa America: Chile's Sanchez, Vargas shine; Argentina win group

Copa America: Chile's Sanchez, Vargas shine; Argentina win group

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Chile advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday after two goals in the first half from Eduardo Vargas and two in the second from Alexis Sanchez gave them a 4-2 win over Panama in Philadelphia.

Chile gets first woman President

Chile gets first woman President

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

The victory by the governing center-left coalition kept Chile in pace with a steady leftward trend in Latin America.

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

South American champions Chile have been handed a stadium ban for the third time in the 2018 World Cup qualifying competition because of homophobic chanting by their fans, FIFA said on Monday.

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Pellegrini, who is from Chile, and his wife were with two friends near a restaurant in the Santiago suburb of Vitacura when the armed gang targeted them. The robbers stole a handbag belonging to Pellegrini's wife Carola Pucci before they fired at police as they escaped in a stolen car.

Chile kick-off 120 hour soccer match!!!

Chile kick-off 120 hour soccer match!!!

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chile internationals Christopher Toselli and Bryan Carrasco joined forces with amateurs in a "crazy" attempt to set a new world record for playing the longest soccer match.

5 killed as massive quake rattles north Chile

5 killed as massive quake rattles north Chile

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

A major earthquake just offshore rattled Chileans, killing five people and shaking the Earth so strongly the tremor was felt in places across South America.

Switzerland laments Chile's on-pitch theatrics

Switzerland laments Chile's on-pitch theatrics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Switzerland cried foul over Chile's Arturo Vidal's theatrical performance on Monday that saw their team reduced to 10 men and led to their 1-0 Group H World Cup defeat.

'The Madman' is Chile's unlikely hero

'The Madman' is Chile's unlikely hero

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Marcelo Bielsa performed something close to a miracle by guiding Chile to the World Cup finals. On Wednesday he did even better. His team beat Honduras 1-0 to register its first World Cup victory in exactly 48 years.

Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal dominates ranking round

Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal dominates ranking round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning performance to directly make a round of 16 entry

Hosts Brazil edge Chile in penalties, move into last eight

Hosts Brazil edge Chile in penalties, move into last eight

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Brazil beat Chile 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after their dramatic last-16 match in Belo Horizonte ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Defending Copa America champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Thursday.

Bielsa marks Chile's team, political leaders

Bielsa marks Chile's team, political leaders

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Chileans thrilled with their place in the 2010 World Cup finals will flock to the National stadium on Wednesday looking to celebrate with their team and give a show of thanks to coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Brazil and Chile level at 1-1 at halftime

Brazil and Chile level at 1-1 at halftime

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Hosts Brazil and Chile were locked at 1-1 at halftime in a feisty and open World Cup last-16 match on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Brazil do a last 16 'hat-trick' over Chile

PHOTOS: Brazil do a last 16 'hat-trick' over Chile

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Images from the World Cup pre-quarterfinal match between Brazil and Chile at Belo Horizonte.

In Chile, Prince Harry does it Gangnam style

In Chile, Prince Harry does it Gangnam style

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Prince Harry had to call upon his best dance moves while visiting a centre for disabled children in Chile when he was called to the stage to bop along to some popular hits.

Chile face nemesis Brazil in World Cup knockout

Chile face nemesis Brazil in World Cup knockout

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Now facing Chile in the first game of the tournament's knockout round, Brazil will be encouraged by recent history. They easily knocked out Chile at the same stage in the last two World Cups "La Roja" (The Red) featured in, 1998 and 2010.

Copa America PHOTOS: Vidal and Vargas lead Chile to victory

Copa America PHOTOS: Vidal and Vargas lead Chile to victory

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Second-half goals from Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas gave hosts Chile a 2-0 victory over Ecuador.

Chile sink Venezuela with stoppage-time winner

Chile sink Venezuela with stoppage-time winner

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Striker Humberto Suazo scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to give Chile a 3-2 away win over Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The goals all came in the final 35 minutes of a pulsating match as Chile picked up their second away win in four days, vindicating coach Marcelo Bielsa's controversial decision to field a young team and leave out several top players.

Chile football chief is not in US for a holiday!

Chile football chief is not in US for a holiday!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The president of Chile's ANFP national football association Sergio Jadue has resigned from his post and gone to the United States to talk to the FBI about corruption at football governing body FIFA, local media reported on Wednesday.

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Copa America: Chile beat Colombia to set up final against Argentina

Copa America: Chile beat Colombia to set up final against Argentina

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Chile beat Colombia 2-0 in the Copa America semi-final on Wednesday and will face Argentina in Sunday's final after surviving a tumultuous match in Chicago.

Copa America: Chile's Jara gets three-match ban for finger incident

Copa America: Chile's Jara gets three-match ban for finger incident

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Chile defender Gonzalo Jara will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for three matches for sticking his finger up an opponent's backside and feigning injury during a match.

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

One of South America's most active volcanoes in southern Chile erupted on Tuesday

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point.

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Brazil form book a nightmare for Chile

Brazil form book a nightmare for Chile

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

A quick look at the form book might have Chile wondering if it is worth turning up for their World Cup second round game against Brazil on Monday. Chile have suffered an extraordinarily bad run against the Brazilians in the last five years, losing seven matches in a row and shipping 26 goals in the process.

Chile beat Swiss to top Group H

Chile beat Swiss to top Group H

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Chile kept their place at the top of Group H with a bitterly-fought 1-0 win over a stubborn 10-man Switzerland on Monday. The draw left Chile top on six points followed by Switzerland on three then Spain and Honduras, who are both without a point and play later on Monday in Johannesburg.

Chile earthquake kills 120, triggers tsunami

Chile earthquake kills 120, triggers tsunami

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

A massive earthquake rattled Chile early Saturday, killing at least 120 people, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami, emerging reports indicate.

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Canada powered into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup for the third straight year with a victory over Britain on Sunday.

i-Flex plans development centre in Chile

i-Flex plans development centre in Chile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Banking software company i-Flex Solutions on Thursday said it will open a development and support centre in Chile.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Chile send champions Spain packing, join Netherlands in last 16

Chile send champions Spain packing, join Netherlands in last 16

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Chile overwhelmed an out-of-sorts Spain 2-0 to join the Netherlands in the second round of the World Cup and eliminate the defending champions on a memorable night at the Maracana on Wednesday.

HAL keen to export Dhruv to Chile

HAL keen to export Dhruv to Chile

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is pushing for exports of its flagship helicopter Dhruv to Chile with an aim to make an entry into the South American market.

Copa America: Messi equals record as Argentina, Chile advance to semis

Copa America: Messi equals record as Argentina, Chile advance to semis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Argentina and Chile advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa America on Saturday with Chile beating Mexico 7-0 and Lionel Messi getting a goal in Argentina's 4-1 win over Venezuela to equal his country's all-time scoring record.

Why Simone Biles Is An Olympic Legend

Why Simone Biles Is An Olympic Legend

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

It was poetry in motion as Simone Biles mesmerised spectators at the Bercy Arena in Paris and watching all over the world with her dazzling routines to win her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Tuesday.

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Mexican striker Matias Vuoso and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal both scored twice in a game that roared from end to end and never let up in intensity.

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina.