Football in Saint Lucia

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Football in Saint Lucia
CountrySaint Lucia
Governing body Saint Lucia Football Association
National team(s) Saint Lucia national football team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions
Men's:
CONCACAF Champions League
FIFA Club World Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup (National Team)
CONCACAF Nations League (National Team)
FIFA World Cup (National Team)
Women's:
CONCACAF Women's Championship (National Team)
FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team)

The sport of association football in the country of Saint Lucia is run by the Saint Lucia Football Association. [1] The association administers the national football team, as well as the SLFA First Division.

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