Chilean Coaches Association Denounces Audax Italiano Coach for Alleged Lack of Conmebol License
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- The Chilean Football Coaches Association has denounced Audax Italiano's coach for allegedly managing matches without a Conmebol license.
- The Argentine coach, Ricardo Pablo Álvarez, reportedly coached in three Copa Chile matches despite lacking the mandatory Pro Conmebol License.
- The association stated that this license is required for foreign coaches who did not complete their studies in Chile, as per ANFP tournament rules.
The Professional Football Coaches Association of Chile has raised concerns over Audax Italiano's technical director, Ricardo Pablo Álvarez. The association claims the Argentine coach managed the team in three Copa Chile matches without the necessary Conmebol Pro License. These matches reportedly took place in June 2026 against Palestino and Magallanes.
the Argentine coach, Ricardo Pablo Álvarez, did not have the corresponding authorization to coach in professional football in our country.
The professional body stated that its review of the South American Football Confederation's public registry revealed Álvarez lacks the mandatory Pro Conmebol License. This document is essential for foreign coaches who completed their training outside of Chile. The association emphasized that the requirement for this credential is explicitly outlined in the rules of the National Professional Football Association (ANFP) tournaments.
the coach was on the bench of the La Florida team during three Copa Chile matches: two against Palestino (on June 23 and 30, 2026) and against Magallanes (on June 27, 2026).
The Coaches Association's statement highlights a potential breach of regulations within Chilean professional football. The requirement for specific coaching licenses aims to ensure a standard of professional competence among technical staff, particularly for those coming from abroad. The situation raises questions about the oversight and enforcement of these regulations within the league.
after reviewing the public registry of the South American Football Confederation, it was found that the Argentine coach does not possess the Pro Conmebol License, a mandatory document for foreign coaches who completed their studies outside of Chile.
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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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