Deportivo Miranda F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Deportivo Miranda Fútbol Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Petareños Los del bloque Parroquiales |
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| Founded | 18 August 1948 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Olímpico (Caracas) Caracas, Venezuela |
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| Capacity | 23,940 | ||
| Chairman | Angel Hernandez | ||
| Manager | Lino Parrella | ||
| League | Segunda División | ||
| 2016 | 19th, Primera División (Relegated) | ||
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Deportivo Miranda Fútbol Club is a football team from Caracas, Venezuela. It was started in 1948 as "Deportivo Italia F.C." Over the years, the club changed its name several times. It was known as Deportivo Italchacao, Deportivo Petare Fútbol Club, and Petare Fútbol Club.
This team has won the top Venezuelan football league, the Primera División Venezolana, five times. They also won the Copa de Venezuela three times. Today, they are known as Deportivo Miranda.
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History of Deportivo Miranda
How the Club Started
The team began in August 1948. It was founded by a group of Italian immigrants who loved football. They named it "Deportivo Italia". In the 1960s, the team became very popular. People called them "Los Azules" (The Blues) because their shirts were blue, like the Italian national team.
Many Europeans moved to Venezuela after World War II. This led to the creation of football teams for different immigrant groups. For example, the Portuguese had "Deportivo Portugues", and the Spanish had "Deportivo Galicia".
At first, "Los Azules" didn't win much. But in 1958, a new management team took over. This started a "golden age" for the club. From 1961 to 1972, Deportivo Italia won awards almost every year.
The Golden Era with Mino D'Ambrosio
In 1958, Mino D'Ambrosio and his brother Pompeo took charge of Deportivo Italia. Under their leadership, the team became one of the best in Venezuela. This "D'Ambrosio Golden Era" lasted until 1978. During this time, they won four national titles. They also had a famous victory in 1971 called the Little Maracanazo.
The team also won the Copa Venezuela three times: in 1961, 1962, and 1970. They were also runners-up in the league many times. This period was truly their best.
First Steps in the Copa Libertadores
Deportivo Italia was the first Venezuelan team to play in the "Copa Libertadores de America". This big South American tournament happened in 1964. Deportivo Italia had won the Venezuelan championship in 1963.
They played against "Bahia" from Brazil. Both matches were held in Caracas. The first game was a tie, 0-0. The second game, on April 7, 1964, Deportivo Italia won 2-1. This was a huge moment for Venezuelan football. Jaime scored the first goal for a Venezuelan team in the Copa Libertadores.
The "Little Maracanazo"
One of Deportivo Italia's most famous moments happened in 1971. They played against Fluminense FC, the champion team from Brazil. The game was at the huge Maracana stadium in Brazil. Deportivo Italia won 1-0!
This victory was a big surprise. No other team had beaten Fluminense at their home stadium for over a year. The Caracas newspaper El Universal called it "the victory more enjoyable in the Venezuelan national football history". This amazing win is still remembered as the "Little Maracanazo".
Deportivo Italchacao Years
After Mino D'Ambrosio passed away in 1980, Deportivo Italia struggled. In 1996, the team faced money problems. They made a deal with the Mayor of Chacao Municipality in Caracas. Later, a big Italian company called Parmalat decided to invest in the team.
In 1998, the club changed its name to Football Club Deportivo Italchacao. This was to keep the history and colors of Deportivo Italia alive. As Italchacao, they won the Venezuelan championship in the 1998–1999 season. This added another star to their club logo. They also played in international tournaments like the "Pre-Libertadores" and the 2001 Copa Merconorte.
In the 2001 Copa Merconorte, Deportivo Italchacao played well. They won 4 out of 6 matches in their group. However, they were eliminated because of goal difference.
Return to Deportivo Italia
For the 2006-2007 season, the team went back to its original name, Deportivo Italia Fútbol Club. In 2008, with coach Eduardo Saragó, they won the "Torneo Apertura". This win allowed them to play in the 2010 Copa Libertadores.
Becoming Deportivo Petare
In 2010, Deportivo Italia changed its name again to "Deportivo Petare". This was part of a plan with the Sucre Municipality to help young people in the Petare community become professional footballers. The club also hoped to get more fans from Petare. Five years later, they shortened the name to "Petare Fútbol Club".
The Latest Name: Deportivo Miranda
On February 9, 2023, the club changed its name once more. For the 2023 season, they became Deportivo Miranda.
Stadium
The club plays its home games at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV. This stadium is in Caracas and can hold 23,940 people.
Honours
National Titles
- Primera División Venezolana
- Winners (5): 1961, 1963, 1966, 1972, 1999 (as Deportivo Italchacao)
- Copa de Venezuela
- Winners (3): 1961, 1962, 1970
Current Squad
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Copa Libertadores Participation
The club has played in the Copa Libertadores de America seven times.
- They reached the Quarter-finals in 1969.
- They played in the First Round in 1964, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1972, and 1985.
- Their most famous victory was on March 3, 1971, when they beat Fluminense (the Brazilian champion) 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro.
- Their best home victory was 2-0 against Unión Magdalena (Colombia) on March 5, 1969.
- Their best away victory was 2-1 against Alianza Lima (Peru) on March 1, 1966.
Later Copa Libertadores Games
After the "Golden Era" with the D'Ambrosio family, Deportivo Italia didn't have the same international success. As "Deportivo Italchacao", they were eliminated in early rounds of tournaments in 2000 and 2001.
In the 2010 Copa Libertadores, the team (back to its "Deportivo Italia" name) reached the preliminary stage. They managed to tie one match 2-2 against Cruzeiro from Brazil. However, they were eliminated in April 2010, finishing last in their group.
Images for kids
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Original Coat of Arms created by Mino D'Ambrosio
See also
In Spanish: Deportivo Miranda Fútbol Club para niños
