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Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi out of US tour with a calf strain

The Argentine forward experienced discomfort in his right leg during Monday`s training session and tests confirmed that the 32-year-old had suffered a grade one calf strain, forcing him out of the tour.

Aug 05, 2019, 17:01 PM IST

Lionel Messi banned for one game for Copa America red card

Messi was shown the red card after clashing with Gary Medel and afterwards alleged that the tournament had been fixed in favour of the hosts Brazil, who beat Argentina in a controversial semi-final on their way to claiming the title.

Jul 24, 2019, 07:31 AM IST

Edinson Cavani pounces against Chile to give Uruguay top spot

Cavani had been sent off in Uruguay`s 1-0 defeat to Chile in the 2015 Copa America quarter-finals after being provoked by Gonzalo Jara.

Jun 26, 2019, 19:13 PM IST

FIFA Women's World Cup: Own goal helps Ireland edge Gibraltar 2-0

Sweden created a number of half-chances at the start of the second period as they tried to pass their way through Chile, with Fridolina Rolfo’s effort deflected just wide of the goal.

Jun 12, 2019, 00:38 AM IST

USA beat Mexico 3-0 in women's World Cup warm-up match

The US, who will go to France undefeated since January, struggled for much of the game against a resolute Mexican side but scored two late goals to put a more convincing sheen on the scoreline.

May 27, 2019, 00:14 AM IST

Oldest meteorite collection on Earth discovered in Chile

Scientists say they have uncovered the oldest meteorite collection on Earth's surface in Chile's Atacama Desert, allowing them to reconstruct the rate of falling meteorites over the past two million years.

May 24, 2019, 14:22 PM IST

Two Indian climbers die on Mt. Kanchenjunga

Pasang Sherpa, Director at the Peak Promotion Nepal, the company, told Xinhua news agency that the Indian climbers collapsed at an altitude of 8,400 meters.

May 16, 2019, 16:13 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Croatia, Bolivia, Chile next week

President Ram Nath Kovind will next week visit Croatia, Bolivia and Chile and hold talks with the leadership of these countries to strengthen ties in keys sectors such as trade, investment and renewable energy.

Mar 22, 2019, 20:53 PM IST

Argentine FA announce start of professional league for women in June

The new league will begin in June with funding from the association, AFA president Claudio Tapia said.

Mar 17, 2019, 08:05 AM IST

Magnitude 6.7 quake strikes Chile, kills two: USGS

The quake struck at 10.32 pm about 16 km (10 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, the USGS said.

Jan 20, 2019, 21:47 PM IST

Mexican keeper Hugo Gonzalez escapes fatal bone injury in collision with Chilean forward

The injury occurred after Gonzalez was unable to control a shot on goal by Castillo in the 89th minute at the La Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro.

Oct 18, 2018, 00:01 AM IST

Aspiring film director captures volcanic eruption in Chile - WATCH

Sebesta was reportedly seated on a front-row seat to capture the volcanic eruption.

Aug 10, 2018, 14:43 PM IST

Toothless Serbia slump to 1-0 World Cup warm-up loss against Chile

World Cup-bound Serbia gave their coach Mladen Krstajic plenty to worry about ahead of the tournament in Russia after a tepid performance in Monday`s 1-0 friendly defeat by a second-string Chile side.

Jun 05, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

Revealed! Mystery behind alien skeleton 'Ata' finally solved

Scientist have finally solved the mystery of  'Ata' –  the little skeleton with an alien-shaped skull considered to be an extra-terrestrial being for long. 

Mar 23, 2018, 14:08 PM IST

Alexis Sanchez expects more from himself after moving to Manchester United

The 29-year-old says he considered withdrawing from the national team squad for upcoming friendlies to stay at United and work on his game but a conversation with Chile captain Claudio Bravo changed his mind.

Mar 22, 2018, 11:14 AM IST

Pope hits out at 'endless violence' against women on visit to Amazon

Pope Francis hit out against "endless violence" against women and a culture of machismo on a visit to the Amazon on Friday.

Jan 19, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

Shutting out immigrants is not Christian: Pope Francis

Pope Francis said on Thursday that it is not Christian to shut out immigrants, urging nations to welcome people whose lives had been "watered down" by poverty, injustice and exploitation.

Jan 18, 2018, 22:28 PM IST

At least 5 dead, 15 missing in landslide in southern Chile

A mudslide fuelled by heavy rains has swept over a village in southern Chile, leaving at least five people dead and 15 missing, officials said.

Dec 17, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Lionel Messi magic seals Argentina's 2018 World Cup spot; Chile out

The win helped Argentina finished third in the ten-team qualifiers and booked their ticket to Russia. They are joined by Brazil (1st), Uruguay (2nd) and Colombia (4th). Fifth-placed Peru will take on New Zealand in the inter-confederation play-off.

Oct 11, 2017, 07:42 AM IST

Argentina, Chile slip up, Uruguay on brink of 2018 World Cup qualification

The results left 2014 World Cup finalists Argentina and reigning Copa America champions Chile outside of the automatic qualifying places and sets up a nail-biting final two rounds of matches next month.

Sep 06, 2017, 09:45 AM IST