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José Luis Chilavert
José Luis Félix Chilavert González is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Sportivo Luqueño, Guaraní, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Vélez Sarsfield, RC Strasbourg, Peñarol and the Paraguay national team.
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sports · Paraguayan footballer (born 1965) · association football player · also José Luis Chilavert, Jose Luis Chila, José Luis Félix Chilavert González, Chilavert
Born 27 July 1965 · Q216312
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2026· 14 entries
Public attention spiked: 10,888 Wikipedia readers in one day, 19× the usual 574, with 4 article edits. Coverage that week: “Jose Luis Chilavert labeled a 'disgrace' after 'racist remarks' targeting France after World Cup loss” (Yahoo News Singapore).
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Yahoo News Singapore: Jose Luis Chilavert labeled a 'disgrace' after 'racist remarks' targeting France after World Cup loss
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Yahoo! Sports: French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remark
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Public attention spiked: 13,832 Wikipedia readers in one day, 24.1× the usual 574, with 7 article edits. Coverage that week: “French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remark” (Yahoo! Sports).
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Public attention spiked: 15,916 Wikipedia readers in one day, 27.8× the usual 574, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “José Luis Chilavert” (Clarin).
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Clarin: José Luis Chilavert
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Todo Noticias: José Luis Chilavert destruyó a Gustavo Alfaro tras la derrota de Paraguay ante EE.UU.: “Es el culpable”
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MisionesOnline: José Luis Chilavert apuntó contra Alfaro tras el debut fallido de Paraguay en el Mundial: “Hablando y discurseando no se ganan partidos”
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Public attention spiked: 4,913 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.6× the usual 574, with 0 article edits.
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Última Hora: José Luis Chilavert plantea la unidad opositora en Luque para la Intendencia
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Tribal Football: Jose Luis Chilavert latest - Football player news, transfer news & rumours, contract updates
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“In 1998 we faced the French and now Paraguay will face a squad from Africa.”
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Chilavert made transphobic comments against Kylian Mbappé after a Champions League match with Benfica, stating "it is not normal for a man to live with a transvestite, for that there is a woman"
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2022· 1 entry
Fox Sports: José Luis Chilavert's free kick: No. 96 | Most Memorable Moments in FIFA World Cup History
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2021· 1 entry
Yahoo Noticias en Español: José Luis Chilavert reveló por qué se sintió discriminado y se negó a estar en la mesa de Mirtha Legrand
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2020· 3 entries
RÉCORD: José Luis Chilavert, exportero de Paraguay, presentó su candidatura a la presidencia de su país
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Yahoo Noticias en Español: José Luis Chilavert criticó a Diego Maradona por su relación con Nicolás Maduro, Hugo Chávez y Fidel Castro
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El Comercio: José Luis Chilavert considera que la FEF debería estar dirigida por Álex Aguinaga o José F. Cevallos
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2018· 2 entries
Sports Illustrated: José Luis Chilavert destrozó a la CONMEBOL por lo ocurrido en el River-Boca
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Chilavert called for the expulsion of the British ambassador to Paraguay Matthew Hedges after the latter made controversial statements about the conviction of 12 farmers in a case relating to the violent deaths of six po
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2015· 1 entry
heavy.com: WATCH: Jose Luis Chilavert Scored Only Goalie Hat Trick in History
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2014· 1 entry
La Gaceta: José Luis Chilavert: “No me sorprende la salida de Bianchi de Boca porque no tuvo jugadores a la altura del club”
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2009· 1 entry
Chilavert, along with Claudio Escauriza, Tomás Orué and lawyer Alejandro Rubin, attended a Press Conference at Asunción Shopping Centre Shopping del Sol, in support of Edgar Baumann, who had received a favourable ruling
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2005· 1 entry
Chilavert received a suspended six-month prison sentence in France for the use of false documents related to the compensation for the end of his contract with Strasbourg
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2004· 2 entries
Played for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (2004–2005) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.
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Playing his last match, a farewell testimonial, on 11 November of that year – fittingly, he scored a goal
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2003· 2 entries
Played for Club Atlético Peñarol (2003–2003) — 15 appearances, 4 goals.
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Played for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (2003–2004) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.
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2002· 2 entries
“About 90% of sports journalists in Paraguay are incompetent”
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Played for Club Atlético Peñarol (2002–2003) — 14 appearances, 4 goals.
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2000· 1 entry
Played for RC Strasbourg Alsace (2000–2002) — 52 appearances, 1 goals.
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1999· 1 entry
Became the first goalkeeper known to score a hat-trick in the history of professional football, while playing for Vélez against Ferro Carril Oeste, scoring all three goals through penalties
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1998· 1 entry
We faced the French and now Paraguay will face a squad from Africa
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1997· 1 entry
For brawling with Colombian striker Faustino Asprilla
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1991· 3 entries
Played for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (1991–2001).
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Played for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (1991–2000) — 343 appearances, 48 goals.
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Joined Velez Sarsfield in 1991.
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1989· 2 entries
Played for Paraguay men's national football team (1989–2003) — 74 appearances, 8 goals.
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Played for the Paraguay national team for the first time
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1988· 3 entries
Whilst Chilavert played for Real Zaragoza, he stated that "the fans used to freak out" when he would come out with the ball at his feet and "scream at me to get back in goal
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Played for Real Zaragoza (1988–1991) — 90 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Zaragoza in 1988.
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1985· 1 entry
Joined San Lorenzo in 1985.
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1984· 4 entries
Played for San Lorenzo de Almagro (1984–1988) — 122 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Club Guaraní in 1984.
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Played for Club Guaraní (1984–1985) — 19 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for Club Guaraní (1984–1984).
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1982· 2 entries
Played for Club Guaraní (1982–1984).
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Played for Sportivo Luqueño (1982–1984) — 70 appearances, 4 goals.
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1980· 1 entry
Joined Sportivo Luqueño in 1980.
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1965· 1 entry
Born 1965-07-27.
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