Football in Georgia
| Football in Georgia | |
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| Country | Georgia |
| Governing body | Georgian Football Federation |
| National team | men's national team |
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Champions League
Europa League Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup(National Team) European Championship(National Team) |
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Football is the most popular sport in Georgia. It is governed by the Georgian Football Federation (GFF). The GFF organises the men's, women's, and futsal national teams. Modern football was introduced by English sailors playing in Poti, in the beginning of the 20th century.
Georgia is currently bidding to host UEFA Euro 2020.
The Georgian domestic league system is run by the Professional Football League of Georgia. Amongst others they run the following leagues:
Level
League(s)/Division(s)
1
Umaglesi Liga
16 clubs
2
Pirveli Liga
18 clubs
3
Meore Liga West
8 clubs + 6 Reserve teams
Meore Liga Center
14 clubs + 1 Reserve team
Meore Liga East
12 clubs + 2 Reserve teams
The Professional Football League of Georgia also organizes the Georgian Cup and Georgian Super Cup.
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