FERNANDO TORRES was caught up in what FIFA would call a simulation controversy as Spain edged their way into the last 16 with a narrow 2-1 victory over 10-man Chile, but only after some theatrics from the Liverpool striker resulted in Marco Estrada being sent off.

SWITZERLAND midfielder Valon Behrami accused Chile counterpart Arturo Vidal of destroying his World Cup after he was sent off in yesterday afternoon’s Group H clash.

CHILE coach Marcelo Bielsa claimed his team must play better despite opening their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion yesterday.

Honduras 0 Chile 1

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