Bolivian Football Federation facts for kids
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| Founded | 1925 |
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| FIFA affiliation | 1926 |
| CONMEBOL affiliation | 1926 |
| President | Cesar Salinas |
The Bolivian Football Federation (which is called Federación Boliviana de Fútbol in Spanish, or FBF for short) is the main group that organizes and manages football (soccer) in Bolivia. It was started in 1925, making it one of the oldest football organizations in South America. The FBF joined CONMEBOL (the South American football confederation) and FIFA (the world football body) in 1926. It is in charge of the Bolivia national football team, which represents Bolivia in international matches.
The FBF is made up of two main parts:
- The Bolivian Primera División: This is where the 12 professional football teams in Bolivia's top league play.
- The Asociación de Fútbol Nacional (ANF): This group includes 9 different football associations, one from each of Bolivia's nine regions.
César Salinas was the president of the federation from 2018 until he passed away in 2020.
Who Helps Run Bolivian Football?
The Bolivian Football Federation has many people working to make sure football runs smoothly. These people include the President, Vice Presidents, and others who manage different areas like coaching, media, and referees. They all work together to support football in Bolivia.
Leaders of the FBF
The FBF has had many presidents since it was founded in 1925. These leaders help guide football in Bolivia. Here is a list of the people who have been president of the federation over the years:
| Period | Name |
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| 1925 - 1928 | Aniceto Solares Llano |
| 1928 - 1929 | Luis Castel Quiroga |
| 1929 - 1931 | Eduardo Zapcovic |
| 1931 - 1936 | no data |
| 1936 - 1944 | Luis Castel Quiroga |
| 1944 - 1947 | no data |
| 1947 - 1953 | Alfredo Galindo Quiroga |
| 1953 - 1959 | Luis Saavedra Camacho |
| 1959 | 1st intervention (no data) |
| 1959 - 1961 | Adalberto Violand Alcázar |
| 1961 | Ángel de la Fuente (interim) |
| 1961 - 1969 | Roberto Prada Estrada |
| 1969 | José luis de Aranguren y Núñez (2nd intervention) |
| 1969 - 1971 | Eufronio Padilla (3rd intervention) |
| 1971 - 1972 | Mario Marañón Zárate |
| 1972 - 1974 | Heriberto Centellas |
| 1974 - 1977 | Mauro Cuellar Caballero |
| 1977 | Mario Oxa Bustos |
| 1977 - 1978 | Julio Lara Salazar (4th intervention) |
| 1978 - 1986 | Edgar Peña Gutiérrez |
| 1986 - 1988 | Romer Osuna Añez |
| 1988 - 1990 | Alfredo Salazar Rivas |
| 1990 - 1992 | José Saavedra Banzer |
| 1992 - 1994 | Guido Loayza Mariaca |
| 1994 - 1998 | José Saavedra Banzer |
| 1998 - 2000 | Sergio Asbún Yacir |
| 2000 - 2006 | Walter Castedo Rivero |
| 2006 - 2015 | Carlos Chávez Landívar |
| 2015 - 2016 | Marco Ortega (interim) |
| 2016 - 2017 | Rolando López Herbas |
| 2017 | Marco Antonio Peredo Mercado (interim) |
| 2017 - 2018 | Carlos Ribera (interim) |
| 2018 - 2020 | César Salinas Sinka |
| 2020-2020 | Marcos Rodríguez Ibáñez |
| 2020-present | Ángel Fernando Costa Sarmiento |
More Information
You can find more information about the Bolivian Football Federation by visiting these websites:
- Bolivia at the FIFA website
- Bolivian FA site
See also
In Spanish: Federación Boliviana de Fútbol para niños
