Tag: Chile

Watch: Alexis channels his inner Sylvester Stallone

There are few scenes in sport films more iconic than the end of Rocky’s run around Philadelphia, culminating at the top of the steps in front of the Museum of Art.

Watch: Alexis scores absolute worldie for Chile

Alexis Sanchez helped Chile to a 4-2 win over Panama in Copa America on Tuesday night.

Alexis plays full 90 as Chile win dramatic Copa America game

In the midst of the euphoria over the start of the Euros, it’s easy to forget that we also have a few players in the States featuring in the Copa America.

Watch: Alexis off to nightmare Copa America start

Alexis Sanchez played for Chile against Argentina in the early hours of Tuesday morning (UK time) and lost 2-1, continuing his national side's run of poor form.

Alexis features for Chile, who lose again

Alexis Sanchez featured for Chile on Wednesday and, unfortunately for him, his national team lost yet again, this time 1-0 to Mexico.

Alexis suffers shock defeat with Chile

Alexis Sanchez was helpless to stop his side lose 2-1 against Jamaica in a friendly in the early hours of Saturday morning ahead of the Copa America Centenario.

Zamorano: Alexis looks happy at Arsenal

With contract talks pending and rumours circulating, Arsenal fans will be glad to hear that one of Chile's favourite sons believes Alexis Sánchez is happy in north London.

Alexis named in Copa América 2016 squad

Chile have announced their squad for this summer's Copa América, confirming the involvement of Arsenal's Alexis Sánchez.

Watch: Alexis assists twice as Chile beat Venezuela

Arsenal forward Alexis Sánchez assisted twice to help La Roja to a 4-1 win in Venezuela on Tuesday night.

Venezuela defender wary of Alexis

With internationals in full swing, Venezuela defender Jose Velazquez is completely wary of the impact Alexis Sánchez can have for Chile.

Is Jorge Sampaoli coming to the Premier League?

Jorge Sampaoli, the man who helped mastermind Chile's Copa América success in the summer, could be coming to England. The Argentine manager has parted ways...

Infographic: International break round up

Just over a week ago, ten Arsenal players left for international duty. 13 appearances later, it seems that all 10 are set to return injury free....

Chile 1-1 Colombia: Alexis and Ospina share the spoils

Two Arsenal legends came head to head in the international arena on Wednesday night with Alexis Sánchez' Chile hosting David Ospina's Colombia in a...

Chile manager confirms Alexis won’t be rested

Alexis Sánchez' problem is, he's like a child. He won't do what's best for himself in the long run, nor will he think of his...

Does Alexis’ Ballon d’Or nomination mean anything?

Earlier this week, Alexis was nominated for the Ballon d'Or. The greatest individual prize in football will end up in the hands of either Lionel...

Helpless Wenger could rue Chile’s use of Alexis

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger doesn't seem best pleased with Chile's use of Alexis Sánchez, and who can blame him? Alexis hobbled off at the end of...

Sampaoli: Alexis wasn’t 100%

Chile head coach Jorge Sampaoli has admitted that he played Alexis Sánchez despite fears his injury could have been worsened on Friday night. The forward returned...

Alexis shakes of injury to score against Brazil (video)

Alexis shook off an injury concern to play the full 90 minutes and score as Chile saw off Brazil on Thursday night. The forward was...

Wenger gives details on Alexis injury

Arsène Wenger gave some worrying news on Alexis Sánchez after the Chilean helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win over Manchester United. Two first half goals...

Watch: Alexis scores late winner for Chile

Last time he was on international duty, Alexis Sánchez lifted the Copa América with his Chile team-mates. This time around he kept the good momentum...

Alexis hits back at ‘mental problem’ jibe

by Lewis Ambrose On their way to lifting the Copa América in the summer Chile had a fiery encounter with Uruguay in the quarter-finals. Edinson Cavani was...

Chilean midfielder awaits Premier League offer

by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal and Chelsea are being linked with Chilean midfielder Charles Aránguiz following his incredibly impressive Copa América campaign, with the midfielder eager...

Sánchez scores winning penalty as Chile win Copa América

by Mosope Ominiyi On Saturday evening, it was either going to be delight or downfall for Chile. The hosts of this year's Copa América tournament, they...

Sampaoli says Chile need a better Alexis

by Lewis Ambrose So far Chile have battled to the final of the Copa América in some comfort, but without their key player firing. It says...

Alexis owes Chile with a big performance in final

by Lewis Ambrose As the host nation, Chile have made their way to the final of the Copa América with little trouble so far. Wins in...

Semi-finalists Paraguay needed Ospina

by Lewis Ambrose The second semi-final in the Copa América saw Paraguay absolutely trounced 6-1 by Argentina, who will face Chile in the final. Argentina were...

Rumours? Arsenal aren’t in for Vargas

by Lewis Ambrose First it was Arturo Vidal, now it is Eduardo Vargas: the Italian press seem absolutely determined to sell us one of Alexis...

Alexis shines as Chile make final

by Lewis Ambrose Chile have not won the Copa América in its 99-year history, but have made the final of the tournament this summer. A hard-fought...

Vidal rumours dismissed completely

by Lewis Ambrose Rumours linking Arturo Vidal to Arsenal are going around in circles in what looks set to be one of those unlikely stories...

Alexis expected to take kicking 'like a man'

by Nia Griffiths After Alexis Sanchez complained about being kicked about in Chile's win over Uruguay, it's been said that he should learn to just take...

In focus: Sánchez against Uruguay in Copa América quarter-final

By Mosope Ominiyi After our match report on the Chile v Uruguay match, let's take a more in-depth look at Alexis' individual performance. As the tournament's...

Alexis frustrated but Chile reach semis

by Lewis Ambrose Chile are through to the semi-finals of the Copa América after beating Uruguay 1-0 on a hot-tempered evening in Santiago. The host nation...

Sampaoli praises Alexis ahead of quarter-final

by Lewis Ambrose After a group stage which was low on high-quality football, Chile have emerged as one of the strong favourites to win the...

Colombia sneak through with Ospina clean sheet

by Lewis Ambrose Sunday evening saw a 0-0 draw between Colombia and Peru which, to be quite frank, is simply 90 minutes that I will...

In focus: Sanchez scores as Chile demolish Bolivia

by Lee Hurley Chile demolished Bolivia 5-0 to finish top of their group in the Copa America. Alexis Sanchez got himself on the scoresheet in the...

Alexis cleared to train after injury scare

by Lewis Ambrose Currently on international duty, Alexis Sánchez suffered an injury scare but has been deemed fit to continue training. The Chilean forward is currently...

Alexis wrongly denied winner against Mexico

by Lee Hurley Alexis Sanchez was unable to get on the scoresheet for Chile as his side played out an exciting 3-3 draw with Mexico...

Alexis central to opening day win

by Lewis Ambrose Chile got off to a successful start in the 2015 Copa América beating Ecuador 2-0, and Arsenal man Alexis Sánchez was at...

Sanchez given FA Cup exception but comes at a cost

As we reported last month, there was the very slim possibility that Alexis Sanchez could miss the FA Cup final as he was required...

Alexis Sanchez: I’m physically perfect

Everybody thinks Alexis Sanchez is exhausted, everyone except him that is.