Miguel Riffo
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Miguel Riffo is a Chilean footballer, who plays defender currently for Santiago Morning.
. Although Riffo was born with a club foot
, Riffo has made over 150 caps with Colo Colo, has captained the team several times, has won seven national championships, and has participated in several different international competitions with Colo-Colo. His club foot has prevented from Riffo being transferred several times because he does not pass the team physical. In 2009, Riffo suffered several injuries and only capped 19 times for Colo-Colo. Riffo, among others, was one of the main players which caused former Colo-Colo coach Marcelo Barticciotto
to resign from the team in early 2009. Barticiotto claimed Riffo and others were very undisciplined and did not prioritize football over other things such as smoking and drinking. Barticciotto kept Riffo out of team for several key matches, which caused turmoil between the club fans and players. After Barticciotto quit Colo-Colo, fans invaded the practice pitch to confront their own players for causing the resignation. The fans specifically went against Riffo, Rodrigo Meléndez
, Gonzalo Jara
, and Arturo Sanhueza
. However the relationship between Riffo and the fans has since been mended.
on several occasions. He played in one game in the Copa América 2007
versus Brazil in which he committed a penalty. Later in the match Riffo was injured for the tournament. Riffo played in the first four games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
for Chile. Riffo started the four games receiving a yellow card against Argentina. However he was not recalled after the fourth match for the rest of the qualification process.
Club career
Riffo began in the youth ranks of Colo-Colo, making his professional debut in 2001 against Unión San FelipeUnión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe is a Chilean Football club, their hometown is San Felipe in the V Región of Valparaíso. They are playing in top level of the Chilean football league, the Primera División....
. Although Riffo was born with a club foot
Club foot
A club foot, or congenital talipes equinovarus , is a congenital deformity involving one foot or both. The affected foot appears rotated internally at the ankle. TEV is classified into 2 groups: Postural TEV or Structural TEV....
, Riffo has made over 150 caps with Colo Colo, has captained the team several times, has won seven national championships, and has participated in several different international competitions with Colo-Colo. His club foot has prevented from Riffo being transferred several times because he does not pass the team physical. In 2009, Riffo suffered several injuries and only capped 19 times for Colo-Colo. Riffo, among others, was one of the main players which caused former Colo-Colo coach Marcelo Barticciotto
Marcelo Barticciotto
Marcelo Pablo Barticciotto Cicaré is a retired footballer, who last was the manager for Chilean club Colo-Colo...
to resign from the team in early 2009. Barticiotto claimed Riffo and others were very undisciplined and did not prioritize football over other things such as smoking and drinking. Barticciotto kept Riffo out of team for several key matches, which caused turmoil between the club fans and players. After Barticciotto quit Colo-Colo, fans invaded the practice pitch to confront their own players for causing the resignation. The fans specifically went against Riffo, Rodrigo Meléndez
Rodrigo Meléndez
Rodrigo David Meléndez Araya is Chilean footballer who plays for Chilean Primera División team Deportes Iquique. He mainly plays as a defensive midfielder...
, Gonzalo Jara
Gonzalo Jara
Gonzalo Alejandro Jara Reyes is a Chilean footballer. He currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion, where he is on loan from parent club West Brom. In addition, he plays in the Chile national football team and participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
, and Arturo Sanhueza
Arturo Sanhueza
Héctor Arturo Sanhueza Medel is football player, who currently plays for Chilean club Deportes Iquique as a defensive midfielder.....
. However the relationship between Riffo and the fans has since been mended.
International career
He also has represented the Chilean national teamChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
on several occasions. He played in one game in the Copa América 2007
Copa América 2007
The 2007 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, known simply as the 2007 Copa América or 2007 Copa América Venezuela, was the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams...
versus Brazil in which he committed a penalty. Later in the match Riffo was injured for the tournament. Riffo played in the first four games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
for Chile. Riffo started the four games receiving a yellow card against Argentina. However he was not recalled after the fourth match for the rest of the qualification process.
Titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clausura 2002 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
| Apertura 2006 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
| Clausura 2006 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
| Apertura 2007 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
| Clausura 2007 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
| Clausura 2008 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
| Clausura 2009 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |