Club Atlético Independiente is a professional sports club headquartered in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Argentina, competing in the Primera División (2023), the top division of the Argentine football league system. This unofficial Club Atlético Independiente flag (Spanish: bandera no oficial del Club Atlético Independiente) features the team's official logo over a red background derived from the club's visual identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Club Atlético Independiente logo features a red shield with a white diagonal stripe running from the upper left corner to the lower right corner. The abbreviation "CAI" is placed on the white diagonal stripe and stands for "Club Atlético Independiente." The red and white colors represent the club's traditional identity and long-standing visual heritage. The red color symbolizes passion, fire, and a strong fighting spirit, reflecting the club's competitive identity. This color was adopted in 1908 in honor of the English club Nottingham Forest. The diagonal stripe is commonly associated with dynamic movement and energy, while the shield form reinforces tradition, strength, and continuity within the club's visual identity.
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| Team name: | Club Atlético Independiente |
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| Team nicknames: | El Rojo (The Red), Los Diablos Rojos (The Red Devils), Rey de Copas (King of Cups), El Orgullo Nacional (The National Pride) |
| Team abbreviations: | CAI |
| Founded: | 1905 |
| Location: | Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Ground: | Estadio Libertadores de América |
| Capacity: | 48,069 |
| League: | Primera División |
| Team Colors: | Red and White |
| Championships: | 16 |
| Second places: | 16 |
| Seasons in top division: | 113 |
| Mascot: | - |
