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Football in Sri Lanka

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Football in Sri Lanka
CountrySri Lanka
Governing bodyFootball Federation of Sri Lanka
National team(s)Sri Lanka
First played1890
Club competitions
International competitions

Football in Sri Lanka is mainly played at a semi-professional and recreational level. Despite not being as well-regarded as the country's cricket team, football is the third biggest sport in Sri Lanka (after cricket and rugby union). The Sri Lanka national football team uses the 25,000-capacity Sugathadasa Stadium for their home games.

Governing body

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The Football Federation of Sri Lanka[1][2][3][4] is the governing body for football in the country. The association administers the national football team as well as the Sri Lanka Super League.[5][6]

Football stadiums

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Stadium Capacity City Tenants Image
Sugathadasa Stadium 25,000 Colombo Sri Lanka national football team, Colombo FC, Renown SC

Competitions

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League

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Cup

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hafiz Marikar (2013-07-18). "History of football in Sri Lanka | Daily News Online : Sri Lanka's National News". Dailynews.lk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  2. ^ "An appeal to the Minister of Sports to resurrect Sri Lanka Football". Sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  3. ^ "Sri Lanka's first international win at football | The Sundaytimes Sri Lanka". Sundaytimes.lk. 2013-06-23. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  4. ^ "Football: Sri Lanka eyes new start after graft scandal". GlobalPost. 2013-10-10. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  5. ^ "Fifa 'failed to probe' Sri Lanka football corruption | Colombo Herald". Colomboherald.com. 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2013-12-03.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "BBCSinhala.com | Sandeshaya | Fifa 'failed to probe' Sri Lanka football corruption". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
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