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Lega Pro |
Country > Italy
Foundation Year > Founded in 1959
EPFL Affilation > 2008 Member
No.ofAffiliated Clubs > 36 Prima Divisione
54 Seconda Divisione
Official Website > www.lega-pro.com
E-mail Address > segreteria@lega-pro.com
Phone > +39 055 3237422
Fax > +39 055 323 7465
President > Mario Macalli
General Manager > Francesco Ghirelli
Media/Press Office > Gaia Simonetti
President
Mario Macalli
History
The Lega Italiana Calcio Professionistico (Italian Soccer Professional League), formerly denominated Lega Nazionale Semiprofessionisti, was constituted on 01 August 1959. The task of organizing the new body was entrusted to the late Dr. Artemio Franchi, who served as President of the League from 1959 until the 1963/64 season.
There are currently no. 90 clubs associated with the league, of which:no. 36 in the 1st Division, no. 54 in the 2nd Division. The clubs participate in the following competitive sports activities: 1st and 2nd Division Championship competitions “Campionato Nazionale Berretti” “Coppa Italia” “Supercoppa” Play-offs Play-outs During the 1993/94 season, during the presidency of Dr. Giancarlo Abete, the league adopted the play-off and play-out formula for promotion and retrocession to and from the different categories and the 3-point win rule. During the 2007/2008 season, the 1st and 2nd Division club membership counted no. 2500 ca. professional players and more than no. 6500 non-professional players.
