Chile president will travel to Brazil to support World Cup team
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Chile President Michelle Bachelet says she will travel to Brazil to support her country's World Cup team.
Bachelet said Tuesday that she will travel to the city of Cuiaba, where Chile will face Australia on June 13. She spoke at the team's sports complex in Santiago and said goodbye to players before they travel to Brazil.
Chile has one of the strongest lineups in its soccer history, including world-class players like Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal and Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}But it also faces defending champion Spain and 2010 finalist Netherlands in Group B. Reaching the knockout round would be considered a major success.
The World Cup kicks off on June 12.