Sanchez's 'traumatic' year at United - coach

Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda has bemoaned the "very torturous" spell that Alexis Sanchez has endured in the past few seasons.

FIFA postpones March CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers

FIFA is supporting CONMEBOL's request to suspend World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the end of March due to fears over the coronavirus.

Vidal's Barca lawsuit won't affect status - boss

Arturo Vidal's decision to sue Barcelona over a dispute about bonus payments will not affect his standing in the team, coach Ernesto Valverde said.

Socceroos to take on Messi at Copa America

Australia will face Lionel Messi and Argentina at next year's Copa America after being drawn in Group A for the South American championship.

Chile end football season early amid protests

The Chilean football season has been ended early following a meeting of the Council of Presidents of Chilean professional football clubs on Friday.

Chilean players opt to cancel friendly vs. Peru

Peru federation sporting director Juan Carlos Oblitas called Chile's last-minute cancellation of the Nov. 19 friendly 'inconceivable.'

Libertadores final moved to Peru due to unrest

The Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate has been moved to Lima, Peru from Santiago, Chile.

River Plate boss worried protests could move final

Sources: Sanchez out until 2020 after surgery

Inter forward Alexis Sanchez has undergone surgery on his left ankle and sources have told ESPN FC he is expected to miss the rest of the year.

Alexis back at Inter after ankle injury with Chile

Chile captain Alexis Sanchez has been released from the squad to undergo further tests after suffering a left ankle injury.

Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93

Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.

Argentina hold Chile in combative L.A. friendly

Argentine and Chile renewed their combative rivalry in Los Angeles on Thursday in a game that was peppered with 10 yellow cards.

Source: Chile approach U.S. youth Soto over switch

U.S youth international and Hannover 96 forward Sebastian Soto has been contacted by Chile manager Reinaldo Rueda, according to an ESPN FC source.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man Utd willing to pay Sanchez to play for Roma

United are reportedly open to paying a large percentage of Alexis Sanchez's wages to move him out. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

How Copa America could shape 2022 World Cup hopes for South American nations

The Copa America gave plenty of clues for the 2022 World Cup hopes of winners Brazil, Lionel Messi's Argentina and South America's other nations.

Messi's red card overshadows Argentina's encouraging win and Chile's end of an era

Argentina played their best football of the tournament as Chile battled the sands of time, but one incident dominates the postmatch discussions.

Messi sent off as Argentina finish third at Copa

Argentina secured third place at the Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Chile in an eventful consolation playoff that saw Lionel Messi sent off.

Angry Messi cites 'corruption' after Copa red card

An angry Lionel Messi suggested "corruption" was to blame for his sending off in Argentina's 2-1 third-place playoff victory over Chile at the Copa.

Peru are a team transformed, and ageing Chile have no answer in Copa America semifinal

Few would have predicted such a one-sided Copa America semifinal, but Peru bore little resemblance to the side that struggled in previous games.

Peru beat Chile, set up Copa final with Brazil

Peru advanced to the final of the Copa America and a date with hosts Brazil after beating reigning champions Chile 3-0 on Wednesday.

Copa America semifinals: Pressure on Brazil and Argentina, while Chile and Peru play with house money

The Copa America semifinals (live on ESPN+) are a contrast. In one, neither team dares lose. In the other, both sides are just happy to be there.

Chile manager Rueda has been the star of the 2019 Copa America

Reinaldo Rueda's tweaks have breathed new life into an ageing Chile side and positioned the Copa America holders to defy Father Time one last time.

Chile advance the hard way, while Colombia taste disappointment

Chile had two goals cancelled due to VAR and thus scratched out a penalty shoot-out win over Colombia, who see their Copa America run fizzle out.

Chile beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa semis

Reigning champions Chile advanced to the semifinals of the Copa America on Friday after beating Colombia 5-4 in a penalty shootout.

James Rodriguez, Alexis Sanchez playing for club careers at Copa America

While James Rodriguez and Alexis Sanchez are at the Copa America, both know that their international form will have a big say on their club careers.