América de Cali SA, best known as América de Cali or América, is a professional football club based in Cali, Colombia, competing in the Categoría Primera A (2023), the top division of the Colombian Professional Football League. This unofficial América de Cali flag (Spanish: bandera no oficial de América de Cali) consists of the team's official logo displayed on a red background derived from the club’s primary color 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 América de Cali logo carries a rich historical and symbolic meaning closely tied to the club’s identity and tradition. It prominently features the iconic depiction of a devilish, tailed soccer player holding a trident, a figure that represents the phrase often associated with the team’s playing spirit: that its players "play like the devil" on the pitch. This character is positioned beneath the club name "América" and set within a white shield bordered in red, reinforcing the team’s traditional color scheme. First introduced in 1940, this symbol became an enduring emblem of the club’s fighting spirit and competitive mentality, though it has undergone periods of modification and temporary removal before being restored as a defining feature of the badge. The composition reflects both aggression and passion in sport, while also preserving a strong visual identity that is instantly recognizable. Overall, the logo represents América de Cali’s historical legacy, competitive intensity, and deep-rooted football culture, making it a powerful symbol of pride for the club and its supporters.
Alternative Flag Designs
| Team name: | América de Cali |
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| Team nicknames: | Los Diablos Rojos (The Red Devils), Los Escarlatas (The Scarlets), El Rojo (The Red), La Mechita (The Fuse), El Pentacampeón (The Five-Time Champion), La Pasión de un Pueblo (The People's Passion) |
| Team abbreviation: | América |
| Founded: | 1927 |
| Location: | Cali, Colombia |
| Ground: | Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero |
| Capacity: | 38,000 |
| League: | Categoría Primera A |
| Team Colors: | Red and White |
| Championships: | 15 |
| Second places: | 7 |
| Seasons in top division: | 70 |
| Mascot: | - |
