Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Ten Years After the Death of the Guru: the Anecdotes that Marked the Life of Eduardo Bonvallet - La Tercera

Summary by La Tercera
Ten years ago Eduardo Bonvallet ceased to exist. The former footballer and sports commentator died on September 18, 2015, at age 60, after having a correct career as a footballer, starting in the lower divisions of the university of Chile, being able to debut as a professional with the blues in 1972. Then he was part of Catholic University, achieving the promotion in 1975 and four years later he competed the Copa Libertadores with O’Higgins. He …

7 Articles

Lean Right

An audiovisual tribute generated with Artificial Intelligence, and authorized by his family, brought back the voice and image of...

·Chile
Read Full Article
Lean Right

Ten years ago Eduardo Bonvallet ceased to exist. The former footballer and sports commentator died on September 18, 2015, at age 60, after having a correct career as a footballer, starting in the lower divisions of the university of Chile, being able to debut as a professional with the blues in 1972. Then he was part of Catholic University, achieving the promotion in 1975 and four years later he competed the Copa Libertadores with O’Higgins. He …

·Chile
Read Full Article

Eduardo Bonvallet again excited Chile with a video-homenage that combines audiovisual archives and artificial intelligence technology, a decade after his departure. The piece was published on YouTube on September 18 and recreates the "Gurú" in image and voice. With an intimate and authoritative account by his family, he recalls his football career, his career as a commentator and the personal pains that marked his life. The work was carried out …

A decade has passed since one of the most remembered sports commentators in the country left this world, and here we explain why we can’t forget it. We still can’t believe it. Exactly 10 years ago, during the early hours of September 18th, at the beginning of the Fiestas Patrias, our hearts were pressed when we learned the tragic news of the death of Eduardo Guillermo Bonvallet Godoy. It’s still hard to understand, even more so when a decade pas…

CEGATINNI This September 18th marks ten years since the passing of Eduardo Bonvallet, the "Guru," a figure who left a profound mark on Chilean football, both on and off the pitch. A World Cup player in Spain '82, a fierce midfielder, a university coach, and, above all, an outspoken commentator, Bonvallet was loved and hated, but never ignored. His direct, acidic, and unfiltered style made him a figure who broke new ground, shook consciences, and…

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 100% of the sources lean Right
100% Right

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

La Hora broke the news in on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal