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Encyclopedia > Deportivo Cali
Deportivo de Cali
Full name Asociación Deportivo Cali
Nickname(s) Los Verdiblancos, Los Azucareros
Founded 1908
Ground Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero
Santiago de Cali, Colombia
Capacity 50,025
Chairman Rodrigo Otoya Dominguez
Manager Omar Labruna
League Fútbol Profesional Colombiano
2007 Clausura 1st
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Asociación Deportivo Cali is one of the football (soccer) teams from Cali, Colombia. Asociación Deportivo Calis Logo image by http://www. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero is a stadium built honoring Pascual Guerrero. ... Nickname: La Sultana del Valle, La Sucursal del Cielo Location in the Valle del Cauca Department. ... Rungnado May Day Stadium is the worlds largest football stadium. ... Fútbol Profesional Colombiano is a Columbian football (soccer) league divided into two divisions - Primera A or better known has Copa Mustang and Primera B. Both divisions have 18 teams each. ... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...


Deportivo Cali was the first Colombian team to be in the Copa Libertadores de América final in 1978 finishing second against Boca Juniors from Argentina. Cali also finished second in 1999 against Palmeiras from Brazil. Copa Libertadores Logo The Copa Libertadores de América (also known as Copa Toyota Libertadores) (Portuguese: Taça Libertadores da América, English: Liberators of America Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ... Club Atlético Boca Juniors is one of the most popular Argentine sports clubs, best known for its football team. ... Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football team from São Paulo, Brazil, founded on August 26, 1914 as Palestra Itália, but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942. ...


The team has been champion of the national tournament eight times, winning in 1965, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1996, 1998, and 2005.


Deportivo Cali will play in the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero, with a capacity of 58,000 until 2007, when it will become the first Colombian football club to have its own stadium, the Estadio Deportivo Cali, to be completed in the autumm of 2007. The Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero is a stadium built honoring Pascual Guerrero. ... Estádio Deportivo Cali is a multi-use stadium in Cali, Colombia currently under construction. ...

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History

In 1912, a group of young Caleños, returned to Cali after studying in Europe. After learning the regulations of football, they began to practice the sport in recognizable parks in the city. After seeing success in these practices, teams began to form and one was Cali F.C. Its uniform was composed with the colors red and green or red and white. In 1908 the team gained experience by Profesors from Spain and France. One of the young players to break the limits and spread the fever for football was Gustavo Lotero, otherwise known as ¨La Plumita¨. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ...



Birth of Deportivo Cali
The Cali F.C. played until the year 1927. In that same year Deportivo Cali was created to represent the capital of Valle del Cauca in th National Olympics and Olympic Games for 1928. The growth of football in the department, demanded the creation of many stadiums in the more popular cities of Valle del Cauca. Valle del Cauca is a department of Colombia. ... Valle del Cauca is a department of Colombia. ...



The Professional League
The Club Deportivo Cali debuted as a professional team in 1948 against Junior in the city of Barranquilla. It was a rough start, after losing 2 - 0 in their first match. But for their second match they were able to concede a tie 2 - 2 to then team Deportes Caldas, now Once Caldas. Their first victory came in thier fourth match with a score of 4 - 1 against Atletíco Municipal. As visitors, their first victory came by defeating Independiente Medellín with a score of 1 - 0. Deportivo Cali also got to experience their first ¨Clásico¨ facing America de Cali. They were able to concede a victory with a score of 4 - 3. But undoubtedly the biggest accomplishment for Deportivo Cali that year was defeating Independiente Santa Fe in Bogotá. Independiente Santa Fe were that years champions in the Colombian professional league. Atlético Junior, also known as Corporación Deportiva Popular Junior, is a Colombian football team based in Barranquilla. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas, usually known simply as Once Caldas, is a Colombian football (soccer) team, based in Manizales. ... Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a Colombian football (soccer) team, based in Medellín. ... Corporación Deportiva América, commonly known as América de Cali, is a Colombian football (soccer) team, based in Cali. ... Club Independiente Santa Fe is a Colombian football (soccer) team. ... Nickname: Motto: Bogotá, 2600 metros más cerca de las estrellas Bogotá, 2600 meters closer to the stars Localities (localidades) of Bogotá Country Colombia Department Bogotá, D.C.* Foundation August 6, 1538 Government  - Mayor Luis Eduardo Garzón, PDA Area  - City 1,587 km²  (612. ... Club Independiente Santa Fe is a Colombian football (soccer) team. ...


Current squad

No. Position Player
1 Flag of Colombia GK Oscar Cordoba
12 Flag of Colombia GK Bréiner Castillo
27 Flag of Colombia DF Jair Benítez
20 Flag of Colombia DF Juan Domínguez
5 Flag of Colombia DF Jámison Olave
 ? Flag of Colombia DF Anderson Paredes
24 Flag of Colombia DF Hayder Palacio
 ? Flag of Colombia DF Daniel Briceño
 ? Flag of Colombia DF Jonathan Torres
16 Flag of Colombia DF Jair Arrechea
8 Flag of Colombia MF Jarol Herrera
 ? Flag of Colombia MF Alexis Hinestroza
 ? Flag of Colombia MF Sebastian Hernandez
No. Position Player
29 Flag of Colombia MF Eisner Iván Loboa
14 Flag of Colombia MF Diego Valdéz
10 Flag of Argentina MF Paolo Frangipane
4 Flag of Colombia MF Alexander Viveros
 ? Flag of Colombia MF Andrés Navia
25 Flag of Colombia MF Jonhy Vásquez
11 Flag of Colombia FW Armando Carrillo
19 Flag of Colombia FW Sergio Villareal
7 Flag of Argentina FW Martín Cardetti
9 Flag of Colombia FW Sergio Herrera
 ? Flag of Colombia FW Luis C. Cabezas
18 Flag of Colombia FW Marlon González
 ? Flag of Colombia FW Felipe Pardo

Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... A goalkeeper. ... Óscar Eduardo Córdoba Arce (born February 3, 1970 in Cali) is a Colombian football (soccer) goalkeeper. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... A goalkeeper. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Alexander Viveros (born 8 October 1977 in Cali) is a Colombian football defender who plays for Grasshopper-Club Zürich, as of 2006. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Martín Cardetti is an Argentine football striker. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Sergio Darío Herrera Month, born March 15, 1981 in Barrancabermeja, Colombia is a professional football (soccer) player who currently plays for Brazilian Série A club Atlético Paranaense as a striker. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ...

Honours

National honours

  • Fútbol Profesional Colombiano
    • Winners (8): 1965, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1996, 1998, 2005

Fútbol Profesional Colombiano is a Columbian football (soccer) league divided into two divisions - Primera A or better known has Copa Mustang and Primera B. Both divisions have 18 teams each. ...

International honours

The Copa Libertadores de América (also known as Copa Toyota Libertadores) (Portuguese: Taça Libertadores da América, English: Liberators of America Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ...

Notable players

Colombia:


Argentina: Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Miguel Angel Calero (born 14 April 1971) is a Colombian football goalkeeper. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Óscar Eduardo Córdoba Arce (born February 3, 1970 in Cali) is retired Colombian football (soccer) goalkeeper. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Giovanny Hernández (born June 16, 1976 in Cali) is a Colombian football (soccer) midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Carlos Mario Hoyos (born February 28, 1962 in Medellín) is a retired football defender who was capped 24 times for Colombia between 1985 and 1990. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Willington Ortiz, born March 26,1952 in Tumaco (Nariño), is a Colombian football player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Bernardo Redín (born 26 February 1963 in Cali) is a former Colombian footballer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Hugo Rodallega Martínez (born on July 25, 1985 in El Carmelo) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Monterrey in Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Carlos Valderrama is a common personal name that can refer to different people: Carlos Valderrama: a soccer player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ... Mario Alberto Yepes Díaz (born January 13, 1976 in Cali, Colombia) is a Colombian football player. ...

  • Flag of Argentina Federico Vairo
  • Flag of Argentina Alberto de Jesus Benitez
  • Flag of Argentina Nestor Scota (El Tola)
  • Flag of Argentina Carlos Amaro Nadal
  • Flag of Argentina Ricardo Villa
  • Flag of Argentina José Yudica (El Piojo)
  • Flag of Argentina Martin Cardetti

Chile Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Federico Vairo is a retired Argentine football defender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Ricardo (Ricky) Villa (pronounced Veeyah; born August 18, 1952 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine former professional football midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... José Yudica (b February 26, 1937, Rosario, Santa Fe) is a retired Argentine football player and manager. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Martín Cardetti is an Argentine football striker. ...

  • Flag of Chile Jorge "El Mortero" Aravena

Panama: Image File history File links Flag_of_Chile. ...

Paraguay: Image File history File links Flag_of_Panama. ... Blas Pérez (born 13 March 1981 in Panama, Panama) is a football forward who currently plays in Colombia for Primera A team Cúcuta Deportivo. ...

Peru: Image File history File links Flag_of_Paraguay. ... Roberto Fernández (born September 7, 1957 is a former football goalkeeper from Paraguay. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Paraguay. ... Jorge Amado Nunes (born October 18, 1961); is a former Paraguayan football midfielder that currently works as a coach. ...

  • Flag of Peru Zenen Mosquera

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2007 Transfers

In:

Out: The state of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave is one of the 31 states that comprise Mexico. ... Óscar Eduardo Córdoba Arce (born February 3, 1970 in Cali) is retired Colombian football (soccer) goalkeeper. ... Antalyaspor is a Turkish football club. ...

  • Alvaro Dominguez to FC Sion
  • David Gonzalez to Caikur Rizespor

FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. ...

External links


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Santiago de Cali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2817 words)
Cali is located on the Cauca Valley department to the west of the Cauca River and to the east of the Western Mountain Range near the hills known as Farallones de Cali.
Cali was strategically positioned for trade, central to the mining regions of Antioquia, Chocó, and Popayán.
Cali almost tripled in population during this decade due mainly to the war between Liberals and Conservatives known as “La Violencia” in the northern part of the department and the Coffee region (currently, the departments of Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío).
Deportivo Cali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (193 words)
Asociación Deportivo Cali is one of the football (soccer) teams from Cali, Colombia.
Deportivo Cali was the first Colombian team to be in the Copa Libertadores de América final in 1978 finishing second against Boca Juniors from Argentina.
Deportivo Cali made use of the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero, with a capacity of 50,000 until 2006, when it became the first Colombian football club to have its own stadium, the Estadio Deportivo Cali, to be completed in the summer of 2006.
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