With the start of the new qualifying tournaments in Conmebol, there is once again eternal uncertainty in the world of football. Every football fan, Venezuelan or not, knows very well that the main nickname of the Venezuelan football team is “Vinotinto”. This is a clear reference to the color of his main clothing. However, if you pay attention and look a little closer, you’ve probably wondered what this shade of shirt has to do with Venezuela’s patriotic symbols. Could it be the shield? A typical plant or fruit? The answer is no. Although it may not seem like it, this could be closely linked to the flag.
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How did “Vinotinto” come about?
Lavinotinto.com is a Venezuelan website specializing in football that published a report that provided more details on this specific topic. The team’s jerseys are typically burgundy or dark red and have their origins in 1938, when the Venezuelan delegation attended the Bolivarian Games in Bogotá and the International Olympic Committee provided burgundy (red wine-colored) clothing. However, there is a popular belief that by mixing the colors of the flag, yellow, blue and red, the same pigment is obtained; It’s hard to say, though, because when you put this combination together, you end up with a similar tone, but not necessarily red wine. However, it can be said that this tone is already part of the identity of the Caribbean team due to a logistical decision or a fusion of colors and that even teams from other sports such as baseball or basketball used or use the same color.
It is clear to fans that the identity of football has the “Vinotinto” as its main symbol. Photo: Diario AS
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How much is the Venezuelan squad worth?
According to an analysis by the website Transfermarkt, which specializes in football quotes, the current value of the Venezuelan squad is currently just under 50 million euros. Furthermore, according to the website itself, the two most valuable players are Yeferson Soteldo and Jefferson Savarino, both with a market value of 5 million euros.
Soteldo and Savariano, both offensive players, are the highest rated players in “Vinotinto”. Photo: Composition LR/La Tercera/Twitter/Venezuela Vintotinto