1955 South American Championship
The South American Championship 1955 was a football tournament held in Chile and won by Argentina with Chile as runners-up. Brazil, Bolivia, and Colombia withdrew from the tournament. Rodolfo Micheli from Argentina became top scorer of the tournament with 8 goals.
Rodolfo Micheli, top scorer
Image: Estadio Nacional de Chile vista desde Av. Grecia
Colombia national football team
The Colombia national football team represents Colombia in men's international football and is managed by the Colombian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Colombia. They are a member of CONMEBOL and are currently ranked 14th in the FIFA World Rankings. The team are nicknamed Los Cafeteros due to the coffee production in their country. The national team has been a symbol of nationalism, pride, and passion for many Colombians worldwide. Colombia is known for having a passionate fan base, and the team's dances during goal celebrations have been symbolic.
Fernando Paternoster of Argentina became Colombia's first non-domestic coach in 1938.
Colombia at their first South American Championship in 1945
Rodolfo Orlandini, who represented Argentina at the first edition of the World Cup, managed Colombia during their first World Cup qualification campaign for Sweden '58.
Argentine Adolfo Pedernera helped Colombia to qualify and coached for them at their first World Cup in 1962.
