Association football in Laos

Association football in Laos
Country	Laos
Governing body	Lao Football Federation
National team	Laos

Some activities of the sport of football in the country of Laos is run by the Lao Football Federation. ^{[1] [2]} Association football is the most popular sport in Laos. ^[3]

Domestic competitions

The top tier of football in Laos is the Lao Premier League ^[4] , established in 1990 and organized by the [[Lao Football Federation]] (LFF). The league features clubs from across the country, competing in a round-robin format to determine the national champion. Over the years, teams such as Young Elephants F.C., Lao Toyota F.C., and Master 7 FC have been among the most successful sides.

Below the Premier League, there are lower divisions including the Lao First Division, serving as a secondary competition and a pathway for promotion to the top tier. Domestic cup competitions such as the Lao FF Cup also provide opportunities for clubs from various divisions to compete for national honors.

Since the professionalization of the Lao Premier League in the 2010s, efforts have been made to improve infrastructure, youth development, and coaching standards throughout the country. However, financial stability and limited sponsorship remain ongoing challenges for many clubs.

References

1. Fuller, Thomas (5 October 2009). "Laos Stumbles on Path to Sporting Glory". The New York Times . Retrieved 2013-12-04.
2. "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2009-12-25. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
3. https://www.topendsports.com/world/countries/laos.htm#:~:text=As%20with%20most%20of%20the,Lethwei%2C%20and%20Cambodian%20Pradal%20Serey.
4. "Laos Premier League". Cafescore.com.