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Town midfielder left Chile squad after heated row – reports

Ipswich Town midfielder Marcelino Nunez reportedly left Chile's camp after falling out with team-mates and his interim manager.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:23 PM
Town midfielder left Chile squad after heated row – reports
Key Things to Know
  • Marcelino Nunez reportedly left Chile's squad early following a heated dispute with teammates and interim manager Nicolas Cordova.
  • The 26-year-old midfielder will return to Ipswich Town and miss Chile's friendly match against Mexico.
  • Tensions reportedly began after Nunez remained an unused substitute during a 4-2 loss to the United States.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ipswich Town midfielder Marcelino Nunez has reportedly left the Chile national team camp early following a heated fallout with teammates and interim manager Nicolas Cordova. The 26-year-old will return to England and miss Chile's upcoming friendly against Mexico.

According to reports from Chile, tensions arose after Nunez was an unused substitute in a 4-2 defeat to the United States, prompting Cordova to publicly demand more leadership. Nunez subsequently engaged in an argument that nearly came to blows with Lucas Cepeda before notifying national team general manager Felipe Correa of his departure.

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