Association Football
Football was introduced by British workers in strip clubs and Barranquilla in the late 19th century, while working for maul level of football in Colombia, since its foundation on July 20, 1924. The organization was associated to the FIFA and CONMEBOL since 1936. The Colombia national football team participated in a FIFA World Cup in 1962, followed by others in 1990, 1994, and 1998. The best presentation being in 1990, when the team reached the second round.
Its most notorious achievement was the winning of the Copa América 2001 edition, which was also hosted in Colombia. It also qualified for the 1968, 1972, 1980, and 1992 Summer Olympics. Throughout the years, many Colombians have also worked for leagues in other nations. The national clubs compete in the Liga Postobon, which also participates in international tournaments like Copa Libertadores de América upon winning or finishing in the first places.
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