Liga Futbol Inc. Explained

Liga Futbol Inc.
Type:Sports association
Headquarters:Pasig
Leader Title:President
Key People:Mariano Araneta (Chairman)
Size:250px
Abbreviation:LFI
Region Served:Philippines

Liga Futbol Inc. is a Filipino corporation based in Pasig, Metro Manila[1] responsible for managing the Philippines Football League (PFL), the top-flight professional national football league in the Philippines.[2] It was created with the aim to professionalize the PFL and also manages the Copa Paulino Alcantara, the country's domestic cup.[3]

The company was established by the Philippine Football Federation and is meant to operate, manage, and stage competitions sanctioned by the national football federation.[4] The LFI adopted its own logo on 23 April 2018.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Saldajeno. Ivan Stewart. PFL 2nd season returns on March 3. Philippine News Agency. Philippine Canadian Inquirer. 1 May 2018.
  2. News: Villaflor. Villa. 12 things you need to know about the PFL. 30 April 2018. Sun Star Philippines. 3 March 2018.
  3. Web site: Philippines Football League (PFL) Partners Sporttadar for Multiyear Data, OTT and Integrity Services. 1 May 2018. 22 February 2018.
  4. Web site: Philippines Football League Tournament Regulations 2017 Edition. Philippines Football League. 1 May 2018. 6.
  5. Web site: LFI Board Approves Corporate Logo and Tagline. Philippines Football League. 1 May 2018.