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Who is a famous football player for Chile?
Leonel Sanchez (1955-68, 84 caps, 23 goals) With 84 appearances for La Roja, no player has represented Chile more often than Leonel Sanchez. The left-winger enjoyed a 13-year international career that spanned two World Cups, including the 1962 edition on home soil.
Who is the best Chile soccer player?
Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈleksis ˈsantʃes]; born 19 December 1988), also known mononymously as Alexis, is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Chile national team. He is often lauded as the greatest Chilean player of all time.
When did Chile win the World Cup?
1962
1962 FIFA World Cup Chile™
Is football popular in Chile?
Football is the most popular sport in Chile, and is played for a range of reasons. However, the country’s most successful sport is tennis. In rural areas, Chilean rodeo is the most practiced sport in Chile, which is the national sport.
What are the main religions in Chile?
Indeed, most of the population identify with some form of Christianity (84.1%), with the majority identifying as Roman Catholic (66.7%). This is followed by Protestant (including Evangelical traditions), with 16.4% identifying as such, and 1.0% of the population identify as Jehovah’s Witness.
Did Chile make it to the World Cup?
Ecuador did not advance from the group stage and Chile was eliminated by Brazil in the Round of 16. Both missed out on qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after Chile also filed a complaint alleging a rival team fielded an ineligible player.
Is Chile a religious country?
Religion has played a significant role in social and political life throughout Chilean history. Christianity especially continues to be a dominant force in Chilean society. Indeed, most of the population identify with some form of Christianity (84.1%), with the majority identifying as Roman Catholic (66.7%).