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Chilean striker Eduardo Vargas arrives in Italy to kick start Napoli challenge
The explosive striker faces stiff competition to earn himself a place in Napoli's starting eleven.
Chilean attacker Eduardo Vargas arrived in Italy on Thursday to incorporate himself into his new club Napoli, who signed him from Universidad de Chile for $14.8 million.A few hundred fans greeted the player upon his arrival at the Fiumicino airport, where Vargas briefly signed some first autographs. The nippy striker intends to make a name for himself at Napoli and in the Italian Serie A. The player expressed his delight to have made the move to one of Europe's toughest leagues.
"I'm happy, really happy, to be here in Italy," said Vargas, who will receive a salary of $1.4 million per year.
The 22-year-old is expected to join his new team-mates on Friday, and he could make his Napoli debut next Thursday in the Coppa Italia clash with Cesena.
Universidad de Chile vs Cobreloa Calama Report
Universidad de Chile lifted their fifteenth Chilean championship after thrashing Cobreloa at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago on Thursday.
Universidad de Chile capped off a remarkable year by winning the Chilean Clausura championship after thrashing Cobreloa 3-0 on Thursday. In winning the title, la 'U' made history in becoming the first team from Chile to win three titles in a single year, with the Chilean Apertura championship and the Copa Sudamericana.After fighting out a goalless draw with Cobreloa in Calama in the first leg of the final on Monday, Universidad de Chile proved much superior to their opponents in the return leg in front of 50,000 fans at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago.
The Chilean giants cruised to a comfortable victory thanks to first half goals from Gustavo Canales, Eduardo Vargas and Matias Rodriguez, to obtain their fifteenth national championship.
Cobreloa Calama vs Universidad de Chile Report
Cobreloa and Universidad de Chile fight out goalless draw in first leg of Chilean Clausura championship final.
Cobreloa and Universidad de Chile fought out a goalless draw in the first leg of the Chilean Clausura championship final at the Estadio Municipal de Calama on Monday.It was a hotly contested final between two solid sides who battled in the midfield for large part of the match. Cobreloa proved the stronger team on the field, however, they couldn't take advantage of their goal-scoring opportunities.
Cobreloa came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 61st minute, when Diego Barrios connected to a precise cross with a powerful header, but although his header seemed to beat Universidad de Chile goalkeeper Johnny Herrera, it didn't beat the post.
Chile vs Paraguay Report
Luis Pinto converted a superb hat-trick to give Chile a dramatic win over Paraguay in La Serena on Wednesday.
Chile obtained an important 3-2 victory over Paraguay thanks to a superb hat-trick from striker Luis Pinto. The friendly match took place in the Northern Chilean city of La Serena on Wednesday.Claudio Borghi, the Argentine coach of Chile, fielded a side made up of home-based players, while on the other hand Francisco Arce, the coach of Paraguay, selected a relatively experienced side.
The standout performer of the match was Pinto. The talented O'Higgins striker opened the scoring for Chile in the 19th minute, while adding two more goals to his personal account in the second half. Meanwhile, Paraguay's two goals came in the space of four minutes early in the second half, through Edgar Benitez and Julio Cesar Manzur.
Alexis Sanchez wants to continue to win titles with Barcelona
The Chilean ace has already won three titles since joining the Spanish giants in July.
Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez expressed his desire to continue winning titles with Barcelona. Even though the former Udinese winger has only been at the European champions for five months, he has already won three titles with them."I'm very happy with the three titles, but we have to continue to add more. I don't think about stopping, neither does the team," affirmed Alexis in the airport of Santiago, on his arrival to Chile to spend the Christmas holidays with his family.
With the Barcelona shirt, the Chilean has already obtained the Spanish Super Cup, The European Super Cup and more recently the Club World Cup. Alexis failed to participate in the final against Santos due to a muscle strain.
Universidad de Chile vs LDU Quito Report
Eduardo Vargas scored twice against Liga de Quito in the final of the Copa Sudamericana to lead Universidad de Chile to a historic title triumph.
More than 50,000 fans witnessed Universidad de Chile thrash Liga de Quito of Ecuador 3-0 in Santiago on Wednesday to win the Copa Sudamericana, the first international title in the club's entire history.The Chileans completely outplayed their opponents, winning the match with two goals from striker Eduardo Vargas, the highest goal-scorer of the competition, and another from Argentine midfielder Gustavo Lorenzetti at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago.
Having won 1-0 in the altitude of Quito last week, Universidad came into the title decider as the overwhelming favourites and they lived up to the expectation with an exceptional performance, which extended their unbeaten run to 35 matches.
Universidad de Chile vs LDU Quito Preview
Universidad de Chile will be desperate to win the first international title in their entire history when they clash with Liga de Quito in the Copa Sudamericana title decider on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile face Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito of Ecuador in the most important match of their entire history on Wednesday, in which they will go for their first ever international title: the Copa Sudamericana.Rivals Liga de Quito, on the other hand, were not only crowned Copa Sudamericana champions in 2009, but they lifted the Copa Libertadores title, South America's biggest club competition, in 2008.
Last week Universidad de Chile took a massive step towards the title, with a 1-0 victory over Liga in the first leg of the final at the Casa Blanca stadium in Quito. The Chileans only need a draw in Santiago to win the title, which would be an incredible achievement for the club.
LDU Quito vs Universidad de Chile Report
Universidad de Chile are on the verge of winning the Copa Sudamericana after ousting Liga de Quito in the first leg of the final on Thursday.
Universidad de Chile defeated Liga de Quito of Ecuador 1-0 in the first leg of the final of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana at the Casa Blanca stadium in Quito on Thursday. With the result, the Chileans only need a draw in Santiago next week to win the first international title in their 84-year history.The only goal of the match was converted by Universidad de Chile striker Eduardo Vargas right before the half-time whistle.
Universidad de Chile pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off as they searched for an early goal in the thin air of the Ecuadorian capital, which sits at 2,850 metres above sea level. They looked very dangerous each time they pushed forward down the flanks, unsettling the vulnerable Liga defense with their speed.
LDU Quito vs Universidad Católica Preview
Liga de Quito and Universidad de Chile will lock horns in what is expected to be a thrilling Copa Sudamericana final at the Casa Blanca stadium of Quito on Thursday.
Liga de Quito of Ecuador will try to take full advantage of all of their experience when they take on Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the final of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana at the Casa Blanca stadium in Quito.Having won a host of international titles in recent years, with them being the Copa Libertadores in 2008, the Copa Sudamericana in 2009, and the Recopa Sudamericana in both 2009 and 2010, Liga will be after their latest title triumph.
Edgardo Bauza, the Argentine coach of Liga, is well aware of the fact that rivals Universidad de Chile will be hard nuts to crack, not only due to their incredible form this season, but because Liga come into the match with several injury setbacks, and a squad that has become considerably worn out.
Universidad de Chile vs Vasco da Gama Report
Universidad de Chile booked their ticket to the final of the Copa Sudamericana after cruising past Vasco da Gama on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile defeated Vasco da Gama of Brazil 2-0 in Santiago on Wednesday, to reach the final of the Copa Sudamericana, where they will meet Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador.Having picked up a 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro last week, Universidad were the favourites to proceed to the final coming into the return leg. However, Vasco had different ideas, and pushed to the attack in large numbers as they searched for an early goal that would put them ahead.
Although they looked dangerous in the early moments of the match, Vasco began to fade as the match went on. Universidad, who have yet to lose a match in the competition, started to dominate their opponents as the half progressed, with their trademark attack-focused one-touch soccer.
Vasco da Gama vs Universidad de Chile Report
Vasco da Gama and Universidad de Chile fought out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile picked up a valuable point in their 1-1 draw with Vasco da Gama in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off as they searched for an early opener against the Chileans. With versatile attacking soccer on display, the Brazilians created several good goal-scoring opportunities, but they were continually kept out by Universidad goalkeeper Johnny Herrera, who was in fine form.
Juninho Pernambucano pulled the strings in the Vasco midfield, orchestrating his side's best attacking moves, while Felipe, Allan and Bernardo looked extremely dangerous each time they moved to the attack. After Elton struck the woodwork for Vasco it seemed that at any moment the Brazilians would go ahead.
Vasco vs Uni De Chile Preview
Vasco da Gama will be eager to inflict a first defeat upon Universidad de Chile in the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Vasco da Gama of Brazil lock horns with Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco, who are still on track to win the Brazilian championship with two matches left to play against crosstown rivals Fluminense and Flamengo, have without any doubt the best attack of the Copa Sudamericana, however, their defense leaves a lot to be desired.
Cristovao Borges, the coach of Vasco, has discarded all possibilities of fielding a reserve side against the Chileans, as he will confront the semi-final with his strongest team possible, which includes top-quality defender and regular goal-scorer Dede, as well as skillful midfielders and dead-ball specialists Juninho Pernambucano and Felipe.
Chile vs Paraguay Report
Chile wiped away the memories from their thrashing to Uruguay with a well-deserved victory over Paraguay in Santiago.
Chile returned to winning ways after beating Paraguay 2-0 in front of 45,000 fans at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago on Tuesday. The Chileans, who had been trounced 4-0 by Uruguay on Friday, put on a good display to end doubts over the capacity of Argentine coach Claudio Borghi.It had been a very difficult week for Chile, not only because of their heavy defeat at the hands of Uruguay, but because Borghi had expelled five players from his squad due to acts of indiscipline. However, they didn't allow this to affect them against Paraguay.
Chile started strongly, and looked extremely dangerous each time Alexis Sanchez touched the ball. The Barcelona winger caused havoc for the Paraguayan defense with his pace and trickery on the ball.
Chile vs Paraguay Preview
Chile will look to rebound from their thrashing at the hands of Uruguay with a tricky test against Paraguay in Santiago.
Chile will be desperate to wipe away the horrible image they left against Uruguay on Friday, when they entertain Paraguay at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago on Tuesday. The Chileans know that anything less than the three points will mount heavy pressure on the squad and in particular on coach Claudio Borghi.The Chileans came into the qualifiers with a strong reputation for playing swift attacking soccer, however, after three rounds of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers they have shown everything but that. Apart from their 4-2 win over Peru in Santiago, they suffered two heavy defeats, 4-1 against Argentina and 4-0 against Uruguay.
Despite this, they come into their clash with Paraguay with high spirits, as they intend to claim a much-need victory that would go a long way in healing some of the pain suffered.
Uruguay vs Chile Report
The extraordinary Luis Suarez scores four goals as Uruguay slaughter Chile in Montevideo.
Uruguay hammered Chile 4-0 in the third round of the South American World Cup qualifiers on Friday, with four goals from an absolutely spectacular Luis Suarez. Uruguay proved far superior to their opponents and could have won the match by an even greater difference.Uruguay, who lifted the Copa America for the fifteenth time in July, once again demonstrated why they are currently amongst the best teams of the world. Even without the injured Diego Forlan, Uruguay produced electric attacking soccer, and not once allowed Chile to get into the game.
As was expected, the match commenced with an intense pace as both teams went looking for an early goal. Uruguay looked particularly dangerous each time they moved forward with Suarez and Edinson Cavani being their main danger men.
Uruguay vs Chile Preview
Uruguay will set out to claim maximum points at home to Chile in a highly anticipated World Cup qualifier.
Uruguay, winners of the 2011 Copa America, will be after their second win of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers when they take on Chile at the legendary Centenario stadium in Montevideo on Friday. Uruguay currently lead the South American qualifying group with four points after two rounds.Uruguayan soccer has been rejuvenated in recent years, with the success of the national team at both the 2011 Copa America and the 2010 World Cup. Uruguay lifted their fifteenth Copa America title, and finished in fourth-place at the World Cup and to add to that they are currently fourth in the FIFA World Ranking. It seems that Oscar Washington Tabarez's side have continued where they left off in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, after crushing Bolivia 4-2 and drawing 1-1 with Paraguay in their first two games.
Chile vs Peru Report
Chile proved too strong for Peru with a valuable victory in the second round of South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Chile claimed a boosting 4-2 win over Peru, in an intense World Cup qualifier played in front of 35,000 fans at the Monumental stadium in Santiago.Claudio Borghi's side rebounded from their heavy defeat to Argentina last week, with a good victory that gives them three points from two games.
Goals from Waldo Ponce, Eduardo Vargas and Gary Medel put Chile in a comfortable position, before goals from Claudio Pizarro and Jefferson Farfan made the game very interesting. However, Humberto Suazo restored Chile's advantage from the penalty spot to put the result completely beyond Peru.
Chile vs Peru Preview
Chile look to rebound from their World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina when they entertain Peru in the latest edition of the 'Derby of the Pacific' on Tuesday.
The Chilean national team will be pressured to claim maximum points when it takes on Peru at the Monumental stadium in Santiago on Tuesday. La Roja were crushed 4-1 by Argentina in their World Cup qualifying opener and are in need of a boosting result.Chile, who beat Peru 1-0 in the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, are generally very strong when playing in front of their home fans, and will be disappointed with anything less than the three points.
Argentina vs Chile Report
Gonzalo Higuain converted a superb hat-trick to lift Argentina to a big win over Chile in their World Cup qualifying debut.
Gonzalo Higuain fired a superb hat-trick and Lionel Messi also got on the score-sheet as Argentina claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory over Chile at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday. Alejandro Sabella, who was making his official debut as the coach of Argentina, couldn't have imagined a better start, as his troops completely destroyed a Chile side that appeared very strong on paper.
Argentina vs Chile could be a fresh start for the “unstoppable” Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi will play his first competitive game as Argentina’s captain. Will the media be reporting about a rebirth of La Pulga at the end of the Chile game tonight?
Despite netting 17 goals and producing 20 assists in 62 appearances under his Albiceleste belt, Lionel Messi’s international career is nowhere being brilliant in terms of general achievements. But whereas some still miss the thrill that legends such as Pele or Diego Maradona provided during their playing time, Spain's Carles Puyol remains loyal to his Barcelona team mate.“He is the best player ever,” Puyol recently told El Mundo Deportivo.
“It’s hard to remember or imagine another like him.
“I know I’m not objective and that there are players from other eras, but nothing is comparable. He is from another planet.”