Portuguese Football Federation facts for kids
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| Founded | 31 March 1913 (as Portuguese Football Union) |
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| Headquarters | Cidade do Futebol, Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo, Oeiras, Portugal |
| FIFA affiliation | 1923 |
| UEFA affiliation | 1954 |
| President | Fernando Gomes |
The Portuguese Football Federation (also known as FPF) is the main organization for football in Portugal. It was started in 1914 as the Portuguese Football Union. Later, in 1926, it changed its name to the Portuguese Football Federation. Its main office is in Oeiras.
The FPF joined FIFA in 1923. It also helped create UEFA, which is the main football body in Europe, in 1954. The FPF manages all types of football in Portugal, from professional to amateur. It also organizes important competitions like the Campeonato de Portugal, the Taça de Portugal, and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
The federation is also in charge of the men's, women's, and youth national football teams. They also organize the futsal and beach soccer teams for both men and women.
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History of Portuguese Football
How the Federation Started
The Portuguese Football Union was created on March 31, 1914. It was formed by three regional football groups from Lisbon, Portalegre, and Porto. This union later became the Portuguese Football Federation in 1926.
The first rules for the new football body were published in January 1914. In its early years, the Union mainly organized matches between teams from Lisbon and Porto. It also worked to get Portugal accepted into FIFA. This happened in May 1923, when Portugal became a full member of FIFA.
Portugal's first national championship, the Campeonato de Portugal, began in 1921. This was a knock-out tournament, similar to today's Taça de Portugal. Its start was delayed because of the First World War.
The name "Portuguese Football Federation" became official in 1926. However, the new rules for this name change only started in 1938. João Luís de Moura was chosen as the first president of the newly named federation. In 1954, Portugal became one of the founding members of UEFA in Basel, Switzerland.
Important Moments and Leaders
In 1986, Silva Resende became the president of the federation. During his time, the Portugal national football team faced some challenges at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. The team had not been in a World Cup for twenty years. Despite these difficulties, Resende stayed as president until 1989.
In 1996, Gilberto Madaíl was elected as the 30th president. Under his leadership, Portugal was chosen to host UEFA Euro 2004 in 1999. This was a big achievement for Portuguese football. In 2004, the FPF moved its headquarters to a new building in Lisbon.
Recent Times and Today's Leadership
After the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Fernando Gomes was elected as the new president of the federation in December 2011.
Under Fernando Gomes, Portugal was chosen to host the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals in 2018. More recently, in 2020, Fernando Gomes and his Spanish counterpart announced a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In 2023, Morocco joined this bid, making it a strong candidate to host the 2030 World Cup.
How the Federation Works
The Portuguese Football Federation has different groups that help it run football in Portugal. These groups work to make sure the sport is fair and follows good rules. They also fight against violence, cheating, and corruption in sports.
Main Groups in Charge
General Assembly
The General Assembly is where important decisions are made for the FPF. It discusses all matters that are not handled by other specific groups. Members of national football organizations can vote in this assembly.
Board
The Board of the FPF includes the president and three vice-presidents. These vice-presidents are in charge of different areas like money, operations, and sports. There are also five directors on the Board.
Council of Justice
The Justice Council has a president, a vice-president, and five members. All members are trained in law. They meet when needed and make decisions based on facts and laws.
Disciplinary Board
The Disciplinary Board also has a president, a vice-president, and five members, all trained in law. This board looks into and punishes rule-breaking by people involved with the FPF.
Arbitration Council
The Arbitration Council is independent and has a president, a vice-president, and five members. These members are experts in football arbitration. They manage how referees work in FPF competitions.
Fiscal Council
The Supervisory Board checks the finances of the FPF. It has a president, a vice-president, and three members. These members have special training in finance. They meet every three months or when needed.
Structure of the FPF
Members of the FPF
The FPF is made up of 22 local football groups. These groups manage football in different areas of Portugal. Even though some old districts like Azores and Madeira no longer exist as administrative areas, their football federations still operate.
Presidents of the FPF
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| 1. | Luís Peixoto Guimarães | 1922–1925 |
| 2. | Franklin Nunes | 1925–1927 |
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| 3. | João Luís de Moura | 1927–1928 |
| 4. | Luís Plácido de Sousa | 1929 |
| 5. | Salazar Carreira | 1930–1931 |
| 6. | Abílio Lagoas | 1931–1932 |
| 7. | Raúl Vieira | 1934 |
| 8. | Cruz Filipe | 1934–1942 |
| 9. | Pires de Lima | 1943–1944 |
| 10. | Bento Coelho da Rocha | 1944–1946 |
| 11. | André Navarro | 1946–1951 |
| 12. | Maia Loureiro | 1951–1954 |
| 13. | Ângelo Ferrari | 1954–1957 |
| 14. | Maia Loureiro | 1957–1960 |
| 15. | Francisco Mega
Paulo Sarmento |
1960–1963 |
| 16. | Justino Pinheiro Machado | 1963–1967 |
| 17. | Cazal Ribeiro | 1967–1969 |
| 18. | Matos Correia | 1970–1971 |
| 19. | Martins Canaverde | 1972–1974 |
| 20. | Jorge Fagundes | 1974–1976 |
| 21. | António Ribeiro Magalhães | 1976 |
| 22. | António Marques | 1976–1979 |
| 23. | Morais Leitão | 1979–1980 |
| 24. | António Ribeiro Magalhães | 1980–1981 |
| 25. | Romão Martins | 1981–1983 |
| 26. | Silva Resende | 1983–1989 |
| 27. | João Rodrigues | 1989–1992 |
| 28. | A. Lopes da Silva | 1992–1993 |
| 29. | Vitor Vasques | 1993–1996 |
| 30. | Gilberto Madaíl | 1996–2011 |
| 31. | Fernando Gomes | 2011–present |
City of Football
On March 31, 2016, the Portuguese Football Federation opened a new sports complex called the City of Football. This place is a training center for the national football teams. The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, was there for the opening.
The City of Football was built in 17 months and cost 15 million euros. The government did not provide money for its construction. It is located in Oeiras. The complex has three and a half football fields, two gyms, and eleven changing rooms. It is a modern home for Portuguese football.
See also
In Spanish: Federación Portuguesa de Fútbol para niños
