This Day In Football History: Leonel Sánchez

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Showing posts with label Leonel Sánchez. Show all posts

Thursday, October 12, 2017

12 October 1965 - Chile Gets A Ticket To Europe

On 12 October 1965, Chile beat Ecuador in a playoff to qualify for their first European World Cup. They were coming off their best showing i...

Friday, June 2, 2017

2 June 1962 - Chile Beats Italy, Literally

On 2 June 1962, Chile used a few punches, one bloody nose, and a couple of goals to beat Italy in a World Cup match. Known as "the Batt...

Saturday, April 25, 2015

25 April 1936 - A Born Fighter

On 25 April 1936, Leonel Sánchez, Chile's record cap-holder for an outfield player, was born in Santiago. A left winger, Sánchez be...

Friday, October 12, 2012

12 October 1965 - Chile Gets Their Ticket To Europe

On 12 October 1965, Chile beat Ecuador in a playoff to qualify for their first European World Cup. They were coming off their best showing...

Saturday, June 2, 2012

2 June 1962 - Chile Beats Italy, Literally

On 2 June 1962, Chile used a few punches, one bloody nose, and a couple of goals to beat Italy in a World Cup match. Known as "the ...

Sunday, April 25, 2010

25 April 1936 - A Born Fighter

On 25 April 1936, Chile's record cap-holder Leonel Sánchez was born in Santiago. A left winger, Sánchez began his professional career...

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