CONMEBOL (Confederation Sudamericana de Futbol)
Confederation Sudamericana de Futbol (CSF) or more popularly known as CONMEBOL is the Governing Body for Football (Soccer) in South America (excluding Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname). CONMEBOL’s Primary Competitions are the Copa America (South American Nations Championship – now including two North or Central American Countries), and the Libertadores Cup (South American Club Championship). The Football Leagues of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuala and the Brazilian State Leagues are included where an Irish connection has been found.
CSF South American Soccer
Buenos Aires, Argentina – May 12, 2019: Mauro Zarate boca Juniors fighting the ball against velez defense, tis is the first match of Mauro Zarate in Velez Stadium after leaving the team where he started his career in Buenos Aires, Argentina / Photo 147435894 © Eric Kitayama | Dreamstime.com
International Cups
Baqueron Cup (Paraguay):
Paz del Chaco Cup (Bolivia-Paraguay)(Editions):
CSF South American Club Cups
CSF South American Masters Tournament (Schedules):
Played at Velez Sarsfield’s Stadium in Argentina.
CONMEBOL (Confederation Sudamericana de Futbol)
Confederation Sudamericana de Futbol (CSF) or more popularly known as CONMEBOL is the Governing Body for Football (Soccer) in South America (excluding Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname). CONMEBOL’s Primary Competitions are the Copa America (South American Nations Championship – now including two North or Central American Countries), and the Libertadores Cup (South American Club Championship). The Football Leagues of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuala and the Brazilian State Leagues are included where an Irish connection has been found.
South American National Leagues
South American National Leagues
Buenos Aires, Argentina – May 12, 2019: Mauro Zarate boca Juniors fighting the ball against velez defense, tis is the first match of Mauro Zarate in Velez Stadium after leaving the team where he started his career in Buenos Aires, Argentina / Photo 147435894 © Eric Kitayama | Dreamstime.com
Argentina FA Final Tables
Velez Sarsfield – named after Irish-Argentine Patriot.
FF de Chile Final Tables
O’Higgins – named after General O’Higgins Liberator and son of Irish emigrant
Chile 2020-21: O’Higgins finished 10th in Primera Division
Venezuela FA Final Tables
Galicia – named after Atlantic Celtic Region of NW Spain.
Brazil State Championships
Brazilian State Championships
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Maranhao State Championship
Expressinho – Founded on St. Patrick’s Day 1975 and play in Green.
Rio & Sao Paulo State Championships (Seasons):
