Football in Georgia
Encyclopedia
Football in Georgia is governed by the Georgian Football Federation
(GFF). The GFF organises both the men's
and women's
national football
teams. Modern football was introduced by English sailors playing in Poti
in beginning of the 20th century.
Professional Football League of Georgia also organizes Georgian Cup
and Georgian Super Cup
.
Georgian Football Federation
The Georgian Football Federation was founded in 1936. It was part of the Football Federation of Soviet Union from 1936 to 1989. The Independent Georgian Football Federation was established on 15 February 1990. It is the governing body of football in Georgia. It organizes the football league, the...
(GFF). The GFF organises both the men's
Georgia national football team
The Georgia national football team is the national association football team of Georgia and is controlled by the Georgian Football Federation. The Georgian team's first match took place in 1990, while Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union. The team have attempted to qualify for each major...
and women's
Georgia women's national football team
Georgia women's national football team represents Georgia in international football. Georgia took part in the qualification for the European Championships in 1999, but withdrew after two matches, against Yugoslavia and Turkey . After this, Georgia did not take part in qualification until the...
national football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
teams. Modern football was introduced by English sailors playing in Poti
Poti
Poti is a port city in Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti in the west of the country. Built near the site of the ancient Greek colony of Phasis, the city has become a major port city and industrial center since the early 20th century. It is also...
in beginning of the 20th century.
Domestic competition
The Georgian domestic league system is run by the Professional Football League of Georgia. Amongst others they run the following leagues:- Umaglesi LigaUmaglesi LigaThe Georgian Top League is the top division of football in Georgia. Since 1990, it has been organized by the Professional Football League of Georgia and Georgian Football Federation. From 1927 to 1989, the competition was held as a regional tournament within the Soviet Union...
(Georgian Top League) - Pirveli LigaPirveli LigaThe Pirveli Liga is the Georgian First League, which serves as the second division of professional football in Georgia.-History:The Georgian First League was organized in 1990...
(Georgian First League) - Meore ligaMeore LigaMeore Liga is the third-level football league arranged by the Georgian Football Federation.Team get promoted to the Pirveli Liga, Georgia's second level league. The league is split into a Western and Eastern division.-West Zone:...
(Georgian Second League)
Professional Football League of Georgia also organizes Georgian Cup
Georgian Cup
The Georgian Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Georgian football.The competition is a knockout tournament.Previous winners are:-Soviet era cup winners:* 1944: Team of Sukhumi* 1945: Dinamo Sukhumi...
and Georgian Super Cup
Georgian Super Cup
The Georgian Super Cup is a competition consisting of a single football played between the champions of the Umaglesi Liga and the winners of the Georgian Cup. It was first held in 1996....
.