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Alexis Sánchez
Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈleksis ˈsantʃes]; born 19 December 1988), also known simply as Alexis, is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan, on loan from English club Manchester United, and the Chile national team. He is popularly dubbed "El Niño Maravilla" (The Wonder Child). Sánchez began his career as a youth player for Cobreloa at age 17, before relocating to Italy to play for Udinese in 2006. He won consecutive league titles in loans spells to Colo-Colo and River Plate. In 2008, he returned to Udinese and became an integral member of the team. After three seasons in at the club, Sánchez moved to Barcelona in a transfer worth €30 million (£25 million), becoming the most expensive Chilean player of all time. In his first season at Barcelona, Sánchez starred in an attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and David Villa. The trio scored a total of 82 goals the following season, as the club won the 2012–13 La Liga. In 2014, Sánchez transferred to Premier League side Arsenal, where he quickly established himself as the figurehead of the team, winning the FA Community Shield, as well as the FA Cup on two occasions, and scoring in both finals. After lacking "inspiration" at the direction of the club, he signed for rivals Manchester United in a swap deal in 2018. Sánchez has been a full international for Chile since 2006 and has earned 132 caps, making him the team's most capped player of all-time. With 43 goals, he is the country's all-time leading goalscorer. He has represented his nation at two editions of the FIFA World Cup, four editions of the Copa América, and one edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup. He played an instrumental role in helping Chile to reach the final of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, while further leading the side to their first international victory at the 2015 Copa América, scoring the winning penalty in the final against Argentina. He later contributed to a repeat of this triumph, aiding in the side's retention of the trophy and winning player of the tournament at the Copa América Centenario.
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1988-12-19
Birth Place
Tocopilla, Chile
Height
1.69
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Alexis Sanchez back to inspire Inter Milan to victory over Parma

Forgotten man Alexis Sanchez scored twice to earn Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Parma on Thursday, moving the Serie A leaders six points clear at the top of the standings. Both teams had chances to score in the first half, with Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic forced into a fine save by the hosts' Jasmin Kurtic, while Inter's Romelu Lukaku could not convert from a good position just before the interval.
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Parma 1-2 Inter Milan: Alexis Sanchez scores twice in win

Alexis Sanchez scored twice to earn Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Parma and move them six points clear at the top of Serie A. The Chilean latched on to a loose ball to open the scoring in the 54th minute after an even first half. He added a second...
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Alexis Sánchez scores twice at Parma as Inter open up six-point Serie A lead

Alexis Sánchez scored twice to earn Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Parma, moving the Serie A leaders six points clear at the top of the standings. Both teams had chances to score in the first half, with the Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic forced into a fine save by the hosts’ Jasmin Kurtic, while Inter’s Romelu Lukaku could not convert from a good position just before the interval.
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Parma 1-2 Inter: Player ratings as Alexis Sanchez brace secures win

Inter held out at Parma as two goals from Alexis Sanchez helped extend their lead at the top of Serie A to six points on Thursday night in a 2-1 victory. For a side that hasn't won a game of football since November, Parma dominated proceedings and looked most comfortable in the first half. Jasmin Kurtic headed on target after 15 minutes, but Parma didn't test Samir Handanovic enough for all their possession. Inter gradually perked up, but were a little fortunate to head into half time level.
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Alexis Sanchez nets two as Inter beats Parma to go six points clear

PARMA, Italy -- Alexis Sanchez scored twice to help Inter Milan win 2-1 at relegation-threatened Parma on Thursday to open up a six-point gap at the top of Serie A. Romelu Lukaku had a hand in both Inter goals in the second half before Hernani pulled one back for Parma.
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Roma and Inter Milan in swap talks over Edin Dzeko and Alexis Sanchez

Roma are in talks over a deal to swap Edin Dzeko for Inter Milan forward Alexis Sanchez. Dzeko's Roma future is in doubt after the former Manchester City striker, 34, fell out with manager Paulo Fonseca. It is understood Roma initiated the contact with Inter, who signed Sanchez from Manchester...
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Inter open talks to swap Alexis Sanchez for Roma's Edin Dzeko

Inter are in talks with Roma over a possible swap deal which would see them give up Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez in exchange for Edin Dzeko. Dzeko is expected to leave the Italian capital this month after a monumental fall-out with Roma boss Paulo Fonseca, with the Bosnian ordered to train by himself until a buyer can be found.