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Venezuelan Football Federation
CONMEBOL
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Founded 1925; 100 years ago (1925)
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FIFA affiliation 1952
CONMEBOL affiliation 1953
President Jorge Giménez
Website https://www.fvf.com.ve/

The Venezuelan Football Federation (often called FVF) is the main group that manages football in Venezuela. It was started in 1925. The FVF joined FIFA in 1952 and CONMEBOL in 1953. It is in charge of the Venezuela national football team, also known as "La Vinotinto." The FVF helps organize football games and supports players in Venezuela.

What the FVF Does

The FVF is like the boss of football in Venezuela. It makes sure that football rules are followed. It also helps organize different football leagues and tournaments. The FVF supports both men's and women's national teams. They work to develop young football talent across the country.

FVF's Role in Football

The FVF has many important jobs. It helps train coaches and referees. It also works to make sure football is fair and fun for everyone. The FVF helps promote football from local clubs to the national level. They want to see Venezuelan football grow and succeed.

Copa América 2007 in Venezuela

Venezuela was chosen to host the Copa América 2007 football tournament. This was a very big event for the country. The FVF worked closely with CONMEBOL to organize it. They handled many parts of the event. This included planning the games and managing the teams. Hosting the Copa América was a special moment for Venezuelan football fans.

Key People at the FVF

The Venezuelan Football Federation has a team of people who help run it. These people make important decisions about football in Venezuela.

  • President: The current president is Jorge Giménez. He leads the FVF and makes big decisions.
  • General Secretary: This person helps manage the daily work of the FVF.
  • Team Coaches: There are coaches for both the men's and women's national teams. They train the players for international games.
  • Other Staff: Other people help with things like media, referees, and futsal. Futsal is a type of indoor football.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Federación Venezolana de Fútbol para niños

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