World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL acca: Colombia stun Brazil, stubborn Venezuela stands firm
The World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL continue on Thursday night and we’ve picked out a tasty treble for your viewing pleasure (Fri 0000 GMT).
Chile's first ever international fixture took place on 27 May 1910, when they visited Argentina and lost 3-1 in Buenos Aires.
Chile were also participants at the inaugural World Cup tournament in 1930, where they began the tournament well by beating Mexico and France, keeping clean sheets in both matches. However, a 3-1 defeat to Argentina ensured that Chile finished second in their group and crashed out of the tournament.
Chile's all-time top goalscorer and appearance-maker is Alexis Sanchez, who previously played for Udinese, Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United and currently plays for Inter Milan.
His Inter team-mate, Arturo Vidal, previously of Juventus, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, has also been a consistent presence in the team through its glory years. Eduardo Vargas wrote his name in the history books by being the top goalscorer in both of Chile's Copa America triumphs.
The World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL continue on Thursday night and we’ve picked out a tasty treble for your viewing pleasure (Fri 0000 GMT).
Following two weeks of action, the oldest international soccer tournament in the world is about to enter its quarter-final stage.
Uruguay take on Bolivia as they look to avoid a shock Copa America exit. Chile, meanwhile, are in hot pursuit of Lionel Messi and co.
Lionel Messi and co will be looking to make a statement of intent when they kick-off their 2021 Copa America campaign against Chile.
Steve Bruce critic targeted by Newcastle manager’s son, while Ben Brereton is swapping Blackburn for Chile.