Federação Gaúcha de Futebol
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The Federação Gaúcha de Futebol (English
: Football Association of Rio Grande do Sul state) was founded on May 18, 1918, and manages all the official football tournaments within the state of Rio Grande do Sul
, which are the Campeonato Gaúcho
, the Campeonato Gaúcho lower levels
and the Copa FGF
, and represents the clubs at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)
.
English language
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: Football Association of Rio Grande do Sul state) was founded on May 18, 1918, and manages all the official football tournaments within the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
, which are the Campeonato Gaúcho
Campeonato Gaúcho
The Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF is the top tier of the footballleague of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.-Clubs:Clubs qualified to Campeonato Gaúcho Primeira Divisão 2011.*Canoas*Caxias...
, the Campeonato Gaúcho lower levels
Campeonato Gaúcho (lower levels)
The Campeonato Gaúcho lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio Grande do Sul clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Gaúcho First Division in Brazil. The competitions are organized by the Rio Grande do Sul Football Federation...
and the Copa FGF
Copa FGF
The Copa FGF , is a cup competition organized by the Rio Grande do Sul state football federation for clubs that are in the first and second divisions of the Campeonato Gaúcho. It is held in the second half of the year and usually clubs participating in the higher levels of the Campeonato Brasileiro...
, and represents the clubs at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)
Brazilian Football Confederation
The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like...
.