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América de Cali

América de Cali is a Colombian professional football club based in Cali, Valle del Cauca.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

América de Cali is a Colombian professional football club based in Cali, Valle del Cauca. It is one of the country's most popular and historically successful teams.

What it is

Founded officially on 13 February 1927, América de Cali plays in Colombia’s top division, Categoría Primera A. The club’s traditional colour is scarlet red, and it is nicknamed Los Diablos Rojos.

Key details

The team plays its home matches at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali. The club is widely regarded as one of the most significant in Colombian football, although exact trophy counts vary across sources.

Why it matters

América de Cali’s popularity and deep history make it a fixture in Colombian sports culture. Its scarlet identity and nickname have become iconic symbols in Latin American football.

In short

  • América de Cali was founded on 13 February 1927 in Cali, Colombia.
  • It plays in Colombia’s Categoría Primera A at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero.
  • The club’s colour is scarlet red, and it’s known as Los Diablos Rojos.
  • It is considered one of Colombia’s most popular and successful clubs.

Quick questions

What is América de Cali?
It is a Colombian professional football club based in Cali that competes in Categoría Primera A.
When was América de Cali founded?
Its official founding date is 13 February 1927.
What is América de Cali’s nickname?
It is commonly called Los Diablos Rojos.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (Spanish)https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9rica_de_Cali
    Supports: Official founding date, city, league, home stadium, and club colours.
  2. América de Calihttps://www.americadecali.com/pages/timeline-club
    Supports: Club timeline and official founding narrative.
  3. Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9rica_de_Cali
    Supports: Club name, founding date, home ground, nickname, and general club background.
  4. El Tiempohttps://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/futbol-colombiano/america-de-cali-la-historia-del-equipo-mas-popular-del-valle-del-cauca-755266
    Supports: Historical significance and popularity in Colombian football.