Latvian Football Federation
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The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) is the governing body of football in Latvia
based in the capital, Riga
. It organises the Latvian football championship (Virslīga and lower leagues), Latvian Football Cup
and the Latvia national football team
. LFF became a member of FIFA
in 1922, but following Latvia's annexation by the Soviet Union
it was disbanded. It became a member again in 1992 after Latvia became independent.
Football in Latvia
Football is not Latvia's national sport, however, in recent years it has gained popularity. The national team have achieved some notable results in recent years. The most remarkable of which was the participation in the Euro 2004 in Portugal after having beaten Turkey in the play-off...
based in the capital, Riga
Riga
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,...
. It organises the Latvian football championship (Virslīga and lower leagues), Latvian Football Cup
Latvian football Cup
The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament....
and the Latvia national football team
Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
. LFF became a member of FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
in 1922, but following Latvia's annexation by the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
it was disbanded. It became a member again in 1992 after Latvia became independent.
Chairmen of the Federation
- Vladimirs Ļeskovs (1990–1995)
- Modris Supe (1995–1996)
- Guntis Indriksons (1996–present)
External links
- Official website
- Latvia at FIFA site
- Latvia at UEFA site