Football in Laos

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Football in Laos
CountryLaos
Governing body Lao Football Federation
National team(s) men's national team
Club competitions
International competitions

The sport of football in the country of Laos is run by the Lao Football Federation. [1] [2] The association administers the Laos national football team as well as the Lao League 1. The league below is the Lao Division 1 League. Laos has been a member of FIFA since 1952. Football is the most popular sport in the country.

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Football stadiums in Laos

StadiumCityCapacityTenantsImage
Lao National Stadium Vientiane 25,000 Laos national football team Stadium Laos National Stadium.jpg
Anouvong Stadium Vientiane 20,000

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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. Retrieved 2013-12-04.


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