América de Cali
América de Cali is a Colombian professional football club based in Cali, Valle del Cauca.
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.
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Sources
- Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9rica_de_CaliSupports: Official founding date, city, league, home stadium, and club colours.
- América de Cali — https://www.americadecali.com/pages/timeline-clubSupports: Club timeline and official founding narrative.
- Wikipedia (English) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9rica_de_CaliSupports: Club name, founding date, home ground, nickname, and general club background.
- El Tiempo — https://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/futbol-colombiano/america-de-cali-la-historia-del-equipo-mas-popular-del-valle-del-cauca-755266Supports: Historical significance and popularity in Colombian football.