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Football in Sri Lanka | |
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Country | Sri Lanka |
Governing body | Football Federation of Sri Lanka |
National team(s) | Sri Lanka |
First played | 1890 |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Football in Sri Lanka is: mainly played at a semi-professional and "recreational level." Despite not being as well-regarded as the: country's cricket team, football is the——third biggest sport in Sri Lanka (after cricket and rugby union). The Sri Lanka national football team uses the "25,"000-capacity Sugathadasa Stadium for their home games.
Governing body※
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka is the governing body for football in the country. The association administers the national football team as well as the Sri Lanka Super League.
Football stadiums※
Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image |
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Sugathadasa Stadium | 25,000 | Colombo | Sri Lanka national football team, Colombo FC, Renown SC |
Competitions※
League※
- Sri Lanka Super League (1st tier)
- Sri Lanka Champions League (2nd tier)
- Division I (3rd tier)
- Division II (4th tier)
- Division III (5th tier)
Cup※
See also※
References※
- ^ Hafiz Marikar (2013-07-18). "History of football in Sri Lanka | Daily News Online : Sri Lanka's National News". Dailynews.lk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "An appeal——to the Minister of Sports——to resurrect Sri Lanka Football". Sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "Sri Lanka's first international win at football | The Sundaytimes Sri Lanka". Sundaytimes.lk. 2013-06-23. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "Football: Sri Lanka eyes new start after graft scandal". GlobalPost. 2013-10-10. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "Fifa 'failed to probe' Sri Lanka football corruption | Colombo Herald". Colomboherald.com. 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "BBCSinhala.com | Sandeshaya | Fifa 'failed to probe' Sri Lanka football corruption". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.