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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 September 2008 )
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Association: Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) Founded: 1927 Joined FIFA: 1929 Confederation: CONCACAF Colors: Green, Red, White The Game: Fútbol The Country: México
Official Website: femexfut.org.mx Description: Fútbol is pronounced fuut-bowl. The game is occasionally referred to as balompie, which literally translates to foot ball. Mexico has had a professional league since 1943, and has played two championships per year since 1996. There is currently no overall winner, instead two trophies are awarded each year. There is no longer a cup competition in Mexico, although one was played sporadically until 1997. The national team is called El Tri a reference to the tri-color national colors of red, green and white. The two giants of Mexican soccer are Chivas and América, and their derby is called the Superclasico.
Trophy Room: * Gold Cup (1993, 96, 98, 2003)
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