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Rafael Esquivel

b. 1946

Spanish-Venezuelan association football player

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About Rafael Esquivel

Born 1946. Rafael Esquivel is a Venezuelan and Spanish sports official, businessperson, association football player, association football coach and CONMEBOL.

Rafael Esquivel Melo (born 1946/1947) is a Venezuelan former football administrator. He was a member of CONMEBOL executive committee and president of the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF).

Career and arrest Esquivel was president of the Venezuelan Football Federation from 1988 to 2015. He was banned by FIFA Ethics Committee for life.

In March 2016, Esquivel was extradited to the US and pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn Federal Court. He was released from jail on a US$7 million bond.

In popular media Chilean actor Gonzalo Robles portrayed Esquivel in the 2020 Amazon Prime Video original series El Presidente.

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Important facts

Born
16 August 1946, Tenerife
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Sports official, businessperson, association football player, association football coach, CONMEBOL
Nationality
Venezuela, Spain, Venezuelan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rafael Esquivel?

Spanish-Venezuelan association football player

When was Rafael Esquivel born?

Rafael Esquivel was born on 16 August 1946 in Tenerife.

What is Rafael Esquivel's occupation?

Rafael Esquivel is a sports official, businessperson, association football player, association football coach and CONMEBOL.

What nationality is Rafael Esquivel?

Rafael Esquivel is Venezuelan and Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rafael Esquivel

· Wikidata: Q17478229

· DBpedia: Rafael Esquivel

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