Association football in Cuba

The sport of association football in the country of Cuba is run by the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba.[1][2] The association administers the national football team, as well as the Campeonato Nacional. Football is the second most popular sport in Cuba, and has it has been very popular among young people and the new generations in Cuba. Most Cubans either support Barcelona or Real Madrid C.F.[3][4]

League system

2015

Level League(s)/Division(s)
1 Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba
10 clubs

References

  1. ↑ Euan McTear (1970-01-01). "Cuba's route to football glory: a six-month training camp in North Korea | Football". The Guardian. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. ↑ "Baseball in Their Veins, but a New Ball at Their Feet". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Soccer Gains in Cuba Where Baseball is King". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  4. ↑ "As cuba Opens the Worlds Sport May Take Hold". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-11-13.


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