Chile's star player Vidal: From 'earth eater' to 'King' Arthur Chile’s robust and controversial midfielder Arturo Vidal, a vital part of the country’s recent success on the field, is gearing up for the Confederations Cup in June. Now, the polemical player has made room for another passion in life, horse races, a world away from his roots in one of Santiago’s poorest neighbourhoods. A NATURAL SOUND version of an AFPTV report.