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World Football: At the Copa America with Elias Figueroa

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At the Copa America with Elias Figueroa

19/06/2015

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Elias Figueroa looks back on his illustrious career from the Copa America in Chile

Elias Figueroa looks back on his illustrious career from the Copa America in Chile.

We speak to the man many regard as Chile's finest ever player, Elias Figueroa. From the Copa America in Chile, he looks back on his illustrious career, talks about the challenge of playing against Pele and gives his views on the current Chile team. 
 
Also, we hear from Bolivia's Martin Smedberg and the Chile women's goalkeeper Christiane Endler. Plus, a report from the tiny Pacific Ocean Island of Guam, where the the Island's population are dreaming big after impressive wins in World Cup qualification.

(Photo: Chile's Elias Figueroa during their match against Algeria at the 1982 World Cup Finals. Credit: Bob Thomas /Getty Images)

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