About Liga profesionista de fotbal
Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal (LPF) is a professional football league in Romania that comprises all the professional clubs playing in the top-tier football league, Liga I. The LPF is responsible for organizing and managing the league, ensuring fair play and promoting the sport of football in Romania.
The LPF was established in 2006 as a result of a merger between two existing organizations, Divizia A and Liga II. Since then, it has been responsible for overseeing all aspects of professional football in Romania, including player transfers, match scheduling, and broadcasting rights.
One of the primary objectives of the LPF is to promote Romanian football both domestically and internationally. To achieve this goal, it works closely with other national and international organizations such as UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) to ensure that Romanian clubs are represented at major competitions such as the Champions League and Europa League.
The LPF also plays an important role in developing young talent within Romanian football. It provides support to youth academies across the country by offering financial assistance for training facilities and equipment. Additionally, it organizes various youth tournaments throughout the year to help identify promising young players who can be developed into future stars.
As part of its commitment to promoting transparency within Romanian football, the LPF publishes regular reports on its activities including financial statements detailing how funds are allocated across different areas such as player salaries or stadium improvements.
In terms of competition structure within Liga I itself, there are currently 14 teams competing each season with each team playing against every other team twice over a period spanning from August until May. At end-of-season playoffs determine which teams will be relegated or promoted from lower leagues while also determining which teams will qualify for European competitions like Champions League or Europa League.
Overall Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal (LPF) plays an essential role not only within Romanian sports but also on an international level by promoting fair play while developing young talent and promoting transparency within the sport. With its commitment to excellence, it is no surprise that LPF has become one of the most respected football leagues in Europe.