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football6 years ago

Confederations Cup 2017 | Germany lifts maiden title while Portugal finishes third

Germany defeated Chile 1-0 in the final of the Confederations Cup at St. Petersburg on Sunday to clinch their maiden title thanks to a 20th-minute goal gifted by Chile. On the other hand, Portugal came from behind to beat Mexico 2-1 in stoppage time to finish third in the competition.

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football2 years ago

Heart-breaking losses, Paneka penalties and a retirement: A Complete History of Lionel Messi’s failures with Argentina

football3 years ago

Reports | Alexis Sanchez to miss two months of action for Inter Milan

Inter Milan’s on loan Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has picked up an injury while on international duty for Chile. The former Arsenal forward faces a lengthy spell on sidelines after injuring his ankle in the second half in Chile’s friendly against Columbia that ended in a 0-0 draw.

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football5 years ago

World Cup Qualifiers : Lionel Messi hat-trick guides Argentina into World Cup; Chile bow out

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick when his team needed it the most to help Argentina secure a 3-1 win over Ecuador and a spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer. Colombia, too, qualified for next year's World Cup, while Chile's hopes were shattered after a 3-0 loss to Brazil.

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football3 years ago

SportsCafe’s Greatest International Footballing moments of the decade ft. Spain and Klose

football6 years ago

Confederations Cup 2017 | Chile seal final berth after beating Portugal in penalty shootout

Chile booked a place in the final of the 2017 Confederations Cup beating Portugal on penalties in the semi-final after the game ended 0-0 in 120 minutes. Claudio Bravo was the star of the show for Chile as he saved three consecutive penalties in the shootout to help Chile register the 3-0 win.

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football6 years ago

Confederations Cup | Chile and Germany share the spoils

World champions Germany and South American champions Chile played out a 1-1 draw at the Confederations Cup at Kazan Arena in Russia. Chile took the lead through Alexis Sanchez's record-breaking goal early in the first half but Germany earned a point through Lars Stindl’s finish in the 41st minute.

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football7 years ago

Copa America 2016 | Vargas scores four as Chile thrash Mexico

Four goals from Eduardo Vargas helped Chile defeat Mexico 7-0 as the defending champions finally looked to have found the form to retain their title from 2015. Alexis Sanchez and Edson Puch were also among the goals in the fourth quarter-final of the Copa America as Chile made the last four.

football6 years ago

Confederations Cup 2017 | Germany set up semi-final clash against Mexico while Chile to take on Portugal

Germany thrashed Cameroon 3-1 in their last group B game to finish at the top of the table and will now take on Mexico in the semi-finals of the tournament. Meanwhile, Chile drew 1-1 with a gritty Australian side to finish second in the group and set up a semi-final clash against Portugal.

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