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Chilean national football team coaching search and tour

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Chilean national football team coaching search ~~updates~~ and tour

The Chilean national football team, led by interim manager Nicolás Córdova, ~~has~~ recently concluded ~~its~~ a North American tour of international friendlies. Following ~~initial~~ losses to Canada and the United States, Chile ended the tour in Los Angeles with a 2–0 victory over Mexico. Córdova attributed the win to a tactical shift to a three-man defense, noting it provided a necessary morale boost. ~~Despite~~ Former coach Claudio Borghi praised the ~~final victory,~~ performance of Maximiliano Gutiérrez and identified Darío Osorio as a key player for the next decade. The tour was ~~characterized~~ marked by disciplinary and internal issues. During the match against Mexico, tension rose when Mexican player Everardo López struck Gabriel Suazo in the face; however, following a VAR review, the referee issued only a yellow card. The tour also saw ~~disciplinary actions for Lucas Cepeda, who received~~ a red card for Lucas Cepeda during the Canada ~~fixture.~~ fixture and a bench-clearing brawl during the match against the United States. Internal squad stability remains a concern following the abrupt departure of midfielder Marcelino Núñez. While ~~rumors~~ Córdova stated Núñez left for “personal reasons,” reports suggested friction with the coaching staff or teammate Lucas ~~Cepeda,~~ Cepeda. Amidst this instability, National Teams Manager Felipe Correa confirmed Córdova ~~clarified that Núñez left for “personal reasons” and requested respect for~~ will remain in his ~~privacy.~~ position through the November FIFA window, which includes matches against Colombia. As the team transitions toward the 2030 World Cup cycle, the Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) continues its search for a permanent head coach. While Manuel Pellegrini remains a primary target, the federation is also evaluating candidates including Julen Lopetegui, Nicolás Larcamón, and Gustavo Álvarez. ANFP President Pablo Milad has defended current developmental work despite poor sporting results, highlighting youth success such as qualifying for seven of the last ten U-17 World Cups. Regarding Pellegrini, obstacles ~~remain, including~~ include his contract with Real Betis ~~through June 2027~~ and ~~uncertainty surrounding ANFP leadership following~~ upcoming ANFP elections. ~~The federation also continues to consider candidates~~ Former player Mauricio Isla has publicly supported the appointment of Pellegrini, while others, such as ~~Gustavo Quinteros.~~ Fernando Vergara, have criticized Córdova’s methodology for the national squad.

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