One of the most deeply rooted customs among fans of the football It is about giving nicknames or nicknames to the various actors in this sport: players, coaches, leaders, etc. This practice is not limited to individuals, since stadiums, clubs and national teams also usually have one or two alternative names to their official nomenclature have. The Peruvian team is of course no exception.
Fans of the Peruvian team have several options to call the team they love. Two-tone or Incas are among the best known and most popular today, although this is not necessarily the case internationally. In countries bordering Peru, for example, La Blanquirroja was christened by an industry of sports journalism with a perhaps strange alias.
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What is the nickname of the Peruvian team abroad?
The nickname by which the foreign press (mainly from Chile) usually refers to the Peruvian team is “los del Rímac” or “selección del Rímac”. This term is also sometimes adopted by the media in Ecuador and is not limited to the men's senior team, but also applies to the smaller divisions and even the rugby team.
Why is the Peruvian team known abroad as “Los del Rímac”?
The reason Peru is known internationally as the “Rímac Squadron” is because the river of the same name is one of Lima's most distinctive elements. The Peruvian capital is historically linked to the home of the Peruvian team as the national stadium is located here.
In the Chilean press, the Peruvian team is often referred to as “the Rímac team”. Photo: Taken by TNT Sports Chile 
In the Chilean press, the Peruvian team is often referred to as “the Rímac team”. Photo: Photo from La Tercera 
In the northern country, the strange nickname Peru is often used by the local press. Photo: Shot by FutbolEcuador 
In the northern country, the strange nickname Peru is often used by the local press. Photo: Photo from Ecuagol
How is the Peruvian team known?
These are the main nicknames of the Peruvian football team.
- Bicolor or Blanquirroja: for his shirt that reflects the colors of the Peruvian flag
- Inca: for the historical heritage of the Inca Empire, whose core area was Peru
- Everyone's team: as a call for fan unity beyond the support of different clubs (Alianza Lima, Universitario, Sporting Cristal). It's a nickname that's practically only known locally.