Football in Slovenia
Encyclopedia
Football in Slovenia is governed by the Football Association of Slovenia
(Nogometna zveza Slovenije). Slovenia
has participated in international football as an independent nation ever since 1991 when the country separated from SFR Yugoslavia. The biggest successes of the Slovenia national football team
have been qualifying for EURO 2000, FIFA World Cup 2002 and FIFA World Cup 2010.
Football Association of Slovenia
The Football Association of Slovenia is the governing body of football in Slovenia. It organizes the following football leagues and cups: 1st division , 2nd division , 3rd division East, 3rd division West, Slovenian Cup - Hervis, Slovenian Women's National League, etc. It is also responsible for...
(Nogometna zveza Slovenije). Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
has participated in international football as an independent nation ever since 1991 when the country separated from SFR Yugoslavia. The biggest successes of the Slovenia national football team
Slovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
have been qualifying for EURO 2000, FIFA World Cup 2002 and FIFA World Cup 2010.
League system
| Level | League/Division |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slovenian PrvaLiga 10 clubs |
| 2 | Slovenian Second League Slovenian Second League Slovenian Second Football League is the second highest football league in Slovenia. The league was formed in 1991 with the dissolution of the Yugoslav Second League and it is operated by the Football Association of Slovenia.-Clubs participating 2011/12:... 10 clubs |
| 3 | Slovenian Third League 2 groups of 14 clubs |
| 4 | Slovenian Regional League Slovenian Regional League Slovenian Regional League , is the fourth tier in Slovenian football system. It is operated by Intercommunal football associations. The tier comprises 5 leagues and the winners are promoted to the 3.SNL.-Regional Leagues:... 5 groups of 14 clubs |
| 5 | Slovenian Intercommunal Leagues 8 groups of 12 clubs |