Chile's national football team faces another bitter disappointment as they fail to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after losing to Bolivia. This defeat means Chile finishes last in the South American qualifying round, marking a drastic decline from their golden generation that won Copa América titles in 2015 and 2016. Veteran striker Alexis Sánchez expressed his sorrow over the team's situation, acknowledging the need for forgiveness from fans and noting a transition away from the team’s former glory. Bolivia advances its hopes for an inter-continental playoff spot with this victory.
"Sad, I am feeling bad. Never lived something like this. We have to ask people to forgive us," veteran Chile striker Alexis Sánchez said after the match.
"There's change already, the golden generation is buried, I am the only one left," Sánchez reflected on the team's decline after their golden years.
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