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.

21 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Universidad de Chile opened their Copa Chile campaign with a 4-1 win over Santiago Wanderers on June 21 at Estadio Nacional. The victory was dedicated to coach Fernando Gago, who suffered an acute myocardial infarction days earlier and underwent emergency surgery.

Cecilia Pérez, former Sports Minister and metropolitan intendant, has assumed the presidency of Azul Azul, the concessionaire managing Universidad de Chile, becoming the first woman to lead a Primera División club in Chile. She replaces Michael Clark, who resigned last week amid a sanction from the Financial Market Commission over the Sartor case. Pérez pledged teamwork to improve sports and financial performance, including the dream of a new stadium.

25 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

The Schapira family, which joined Azul Azul in 2013, sold their 21.44% stake for US$7.5 million to José Ramón Correa, a representative on the Universidad de Chile's board. In a statement, they described closing a significant chapter filled with challenges and frustrations, yet always with respect for the club. They wished the team success and confirmed no opposition bloc will form.

11 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.