The Americas
BELIZE
By JC at May 17, 2012 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
HISTORY: Football Federation Of Belize (FFB) was founded in 1980, and became member of FIFA in 1986. The Premier League of Belize was established in 2011 after the merger between the Belize Premier Football League and the Super League of Belize. The league has 2 seasons The Opening and The Closing. The new league has 12 teams divided into two zones (South and more...
SOUTH AMERICA ROUNDUP
By JC at May 10, 2012 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
NOTABLE FACTS ABOUT ALL 10 CONMEBOL MEMBERS: ARGENTINA: La Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) Established in 1893, joined FIFA in 1912. Ranked 10th in the world by FIFA. 2 World Cups (1978 & 1986). 2 Gold medals (2004 & 2008). 14 Copa Americas(’21, ’25, ’27, ’29, ’37, ’41, ’45, ’46, ’47, ’55, ’57, ’59, ’91, more...
VENEZUELA
By JC at May 3, 2012 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
HISTORY: Federacion Venezolana de Futbol (FVF) was founded in 1926, and became member of FIFA in 1952. In the late 1800s British mine workers were said to have brought soccer into the country. La Primera Division has been around since 1921, but only since 1957 has it been a professional league. La Primera Division consists of 18 teams with 2 tournaments, Torneo more...
URUGUAY
By JC at April 26, 2012 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
HISTORY: Asociacion Uruguaya De Futbol (AUF) was founded in 1900, and became member of FIFA in 1923. In the late 1800s British railroad workers and executives started playing soccer in private clubs. Once the popularity of the sport increased, Uruguayans took to the sport like if it was their own. Uruguay is a founding member of CONMEBOL and it hosted the first more...
PERU
By JC at April 19, 2012 | 6:00 am | 1 Comments
HISTORY: Federacion Peruana de Fútbol (FPF ) Was founded in 1912 and joined FIFA in 1924. There are conflicting stories about how soccer reached Peru. English sailors were originally credited but a recent study shows that children of the elite that were sent to England for schooling, brought the game back to its shores. The FPF runs the Primera Division more...
PARAGUAY
By JC at April 12, 2012 | 6:00 am | 1 Comments
HISTORY: Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (APF ) Was founded in 1906 and joined FIFA in 1925. The story goes that soccer was brought to Paraguay by English railroad workers, but Mr. William Paats is considered the father of Paraguayan soccer. The APF runs the Primera Division (Copa Tigo-vision) with 12 teams that play two stages; Apertura (Opening) & more...
ECUADOR
By JC at April 5, 2012 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
HISTORY: Federación Ecuatoriana De Futbol. (FEF ) Was founded in 1925 and joined FIFA in 1926. The birth of soccer in Ecuador is credited to Juan Alfredo Wright and his brother Roberto , who after traveling to England for schooling, came back with a soccer ball and the desire to teach the beautiful game to the locals. The FEF is divided into the Premier league more...
COLOMBIA
By JC at March 29, 2012 | 6:00 am | 1 Comments
HISTORY: Federacion Colombiana De Futbol (FCF) was founded in 1924, and became member of FIFA in 1936. Like the majority of the countries I've covered so far while doing this series, soccer was introduced by English railroad workers in 1903. La Division Major del Futbol Colombiano AKA "La Dimajor" is in charge of the Professional soccer league in Colombia. more...
CHILE
By JC at March 22, 2012 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
HISTORY: The Asociacion Nacional de Futbol Profesional - Chile (ANFP ) was founded in 1895, In 1912 the ANFP became a member of FIFA. Campeonato Nacional Petrobas de Primera División is the premier league in Chile. Founded in 1933, it consists of 2 tournaments (Apertura & Clausura), 18 teams with a system of relegation and promotion. Soccer arrived in Chile more...
BRAZIL
By JC at March 15, 2012 | 6:00 am | 1 Comments
HISTORY: The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF ) was founded in 1914 and joined FIFA in 1923. The history of soccer in Brazil starts with Charles Millar, born in Brazil to British parents. Upon Mr Millar's return from schooling in England brought with him 2 soccer balls, an air pump and a rule book. At first only the elite would partake in the playing of more...
