European Leagues
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European Leagues (EL) is a sports organisation within association football created for growth of professional football in Europe.
Its members are the professional football leagues organisations of 31 countries: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania, Latvia, Ukraine, and Serbia. In addition, there are seven associate leagues representing some of these countries as well as Turkey and Ireland.
History
Created in 1997, originally under the name Association of the European Union Premier Professional Football Leagues (EUPPFL). The name was changed from European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) to European Leagues in April 2018.
Members
Members of EPFL in 2015:
Regular
Associate
| Country | League | Affiliation | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Deutscher Fußball-Bund | 2021 | 3. Liga |
| Netherlands | Federatie Betaald Voetbal Organisaties | 2008 | – |
| Russia | Football National League | 2011 | First Division Cup |
| Russia | Association Professional Football League | 2007 | Second Division (West / Centre / South / Ural-Povolzhe / East) |
| Turkey | Turkish Union of Clubs | 2010 | Süper Lig |
Development
| Country | Organisation | Affiliation | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | Futbola Virslīga | 2018 | Virslīga |
| Lithuania | Lithuanian Football Clubs Association A lyga | 2018 | A lyga |
| Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland Football League | 2019 | Premiership Championship Premier Intermediate League League Cup |
Former
Former EPFL members:
- Bulgaria Bulgarian Professional Football League (2007–2012, withdrew)
- Slovenia Association of 1. SNL (2006–2012, changed object action)
- Ukraine Professional Football League of Ukraine (1997–2008, replaced)