Leiria Football Association, Regional football governing body in Leiria, Portugal
The Leiria Football Association is a regional football governing body in the Leiria district, Portugal, managing competitions across multiple clubs and athletes. It coordinates several leagues and tournaments for local teams while also organizing futsal competitions.
The association was founded on September 9, 1925, starting with four founding clubs: Sport Clube Escolar Bombarralense, Caldas Sport Clube, Grupo Desportivo Nazarenos, and Atlético Clube Marinhense. This early group established the foundation for organized football in the region.
The organization promotes fair play through the White Card initiative, which recognizes positive behavior and sportsmanship during matches. This approach shows how local football values go beyond winning and losing.
The headquarters is located on Rua Manuel Ribeiro de Oliveira in Leiria and manages district championships in both football and futsal. Visitors can reach the office to learn about local competitions and how matches are organized.
In January 2014, the association won the Portuguese Football Federation Regions Cup and represented Portugal at the 2015 UEFA Regions Cup. This achievement shows how a regional organization can compete at the European level.
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