Colombia Football National TeamThe Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is also a member of the CONMEBOL. They have been champions once in the 2001 Copa América, which they hosted. They were also runner-ups in the 1975 Copa America won by Peru.
The Colombian National team was one of the strongest and most successful teams of Association football between 1985 and 2001, and are known for having unforgettable moments throughout their history, such as the historic 5-0 defeat of Argentina in 1993 and the Scorpion Kick debut created by Rene Higuita at Wembley Stadium, London, in 1995. Famous football players such as Carlos Valderrama (El Pibe), Faustino Asprilla and Rene Higuita (El Loco) have been key members of the team throughout its history.
However, in recent years the team has failed to be as strong as it once was, being unable to qualify for the FIFA World Cup since 1998. Colombia has had problems throughout the recent years to bring back their rich football heritage and live up to the legacy of the older Colombian generations that rose up the national team's reputation.
Since the rise of 'Colombian Football' in the mid 1980s, the national team has stood as a symbol of Colombian pride and has proved being a stronghold for fighting the negative stereotypes towards the country's reputation. The team retains a very passionate and loyal fan base, in both national and international games.
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