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ANFP suspends all Chilean football ahead of forecast intense frontal system
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ANFP suspends all Chilean football ahead of forecast intense frontal system

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Professional Football Association (ANFP) suspended all Chilean professional football due to an anticipated severe weather system.
  • The decision aligns with the Ministry of the Interior's Preventive Emergency declaration.
  • The suspension affects multiple leagues, including the women's and youth divisions, to ensure safety amid heavy rain and strong winds.

Chilean professional football has been suspended across all its leagues due to an impending intense weather system. The National Professional Football Association (ANFP) announced the halt of the sixteenth matchday of the 2026 Liga de Ascenso and all parallel professional competitions.

This decision comes in response to the Preventive Emergency declared by the Ministry of the Interior. The ministry anticipates uninterrupted rainfall and strong winds across a significant portion of the country.

The suspension is comprehensive, impacting not only the men's second division but also the Liga Femenina, Ascenso Femenino, and all Second Division matches. Furthermore, the ANFP has halted the schedule for youth football (Fútbol Formativo) to prevent risky travel for young players in vulnerable areas.

The measure aims to prioritize the safety of players, staff, and fans as the nation braces for the severe weather event.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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