Chile
Conmebol approves dates and cities for 2015 Copa América
The South American Football Confederation, Conmebol, has announced that the 2015 Copa América national football team tournament in Chile will run from June 11 to July 5.
Chile and Hong Kong to stage next two editions of IRB junior event
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has furthered its quest to develop the sport in Asia and South America by announcing that Chile and Hong Kong will host the Junior World Rugby Trophy in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Brazil and Chile make Copa America pact
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has reached an agreement with the Chilean Football Association (ANFP) for the two countries to switch hosting rights to the 2015 and 2019 editions of the Copa America.
MP & Silva signs worldwide ATP 250 Movistar Open deal
International sports media company MP & Silva today announced an exclusive, long-term media rights agreement for the ATP 250 Movistar Open held in Chile.
China’s Mission Hills golf club plans $3.7bn extension
Chinese golf club owner Mission Hills Group is spending 25 billion yuan ($3.7 billion) on new golfing, retail and community facilities at its club on Hainan island, as economic recovery in China spurs a tourism and property boom.
Man Utd signs Concha y Toro sponsorship deal
Manchester United agreed its fourth sponsorship deal since March, announcing Chile’s largest winery Vina Concha y Toro yesterday as its official wine partner.
Chilean earthquake damage spreads to football season
Chile's football clubs will play one tournament this season instead of the usual two championships, with a mid-season break to help the national team prepare for the World Cup.
Dakar Rally goes to South America
Argentina and Chile will host the 2009 Dakar Rally after agreeing a deal with organisers the Amaury Sport Organisation.
Canal 13 and Globosat secure Euro 2008 rights
Uefa awarded Chilean broadcaster Canal 13 and Brazilian broadcaster Globosat the rights for Euro 2008.
ITALIAN SERIE A LIVE ON TELEVISION NACIONAL DE CHILE
The Media Partners & Silva agency agreed a deal with Television Nacional de Chile for the broadcast right for Italian Serie A.
SANTA MONICA STEP UP LATIN AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Santa Monica signed an agreement with various 1st Division teams in Chile and agreed a deal for a controlling share in an Argentine marketing company with rights for the Argentine Football Association and national team.
SPORTELMONACO 2006 EXHIBITION SPACE SELLING OUT
With more than 2 months to go before the opening of SPORTELMonaco 2006, exhibitors have committed to more than 85% of the expanded floor space in the Grimaldi Forum.
TELEFONICA BAGS NEW MEDIA RIGHTS FOR WORLD CUP
TelefC3nica S.A. has agreed a package of new media broadcast rights covering all 64 matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup for almost all territories in Latin and South America.
ARGENTINA TO SPEARHEAD SUPER 10
Argentina is set to launch a South American Super 10 rugby competition involving its own provincial sides and teams from Chile and Uruguay.
PEUGEOT IN GEAR FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP
Peugeot has become the second global partner of IRB Rugby World Cup 2007.
ESPN ENJOYS ROLAND GARROS RECORD
Last month's men's final at Roland Garros delivered the highest-ever ratings for a tennis programme on ESPN in Latin America, according to data compiled by IBOPE.
DAVIS CUP RATINGS BOOST
The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round ties on March 4-6 delivered strong television ratings and market shares around the world.
TOTAL RUGBY HITS SOUTH AMERICA
The IRB’s weekly magazine programme ‘Total Rugby’ has increased its global reach to more than 77 million households worldwide, and arrived in a fifth continent.