Universidad de Chile

Óscar Landerretche won the election for dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universidad de Chile and will take office on July 7, 2026.

19 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Universidad de Chile coach felt chest discomfort during a post-match press conference and underwent emergency surgery.

Universidad de Chile defeated Universidad Católica 1-0 in the 202nd Universitario Classic at Estadio Nacional with 45,000 spectators. Juan Martín Lucero scored the lone goal in the 16th minute, ending a nearly year-long drought. Youngsters Agustín Arce and Ignacio Vásquez shone in Fernando Gago's victory.

24 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Cecilia Pérez, a former minister in Sebastián Piñera's governments, will assume the presidency of Azul Azul, the concessionaire managing Universidad de Chile football club, succeeding Michael Clark. The executive, a lifelong fan of La U, has been praised by colleagues for her passion for football and experience in sports policies. Her appointment marks a milestone as the first woman to preside over a sports anonymous society.

Uruguayan striker Octavio Rivero signed for two seasons with Universidad de Chile from Barcelona de Guayaquil, becoming the third reinforcement for the 2026 season. The player expressed excitement for the challenge and omitted mentions of his past at Colo Colo, his former rival club. He will join Eduardo Vargas and Lucas Romero under coach Francisco Meneghini.

7 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Atlético Mineiro's football director, Paulo Bracks, confirmed the Brazilian club's interest in 21-year-old Chilean midfielder Lucas Assadi, who shone in the 2025 season with Universidad de Chile. The team led by Jorge Sampaoli sees him as a promising reinforcement, though negotiations are ongoing. Assadi, meanwhile, avoids commenting and focuses on his current role at the blue club.