==Domestic Leagues==
==Domestic Leagues==
The game is played nationwide with three professional leagues: [[Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1|LP-1]], [[Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2|LP-2]] & [[Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 3|LP-3]]and at an amateur level in the 4 regions and 24 [[Governorates of Tunisia|governorates]]that make up the country.{{cite web|url=https://thesefootballtimes.co/2018/06/11/tunisia-a-team-desperately-looking-for-a-nation/|title=Tunisia: a team desperate for a nation’s affection|last=Alexander Shea|date=10 June 2018|publisher=Football Times|access-date=1 March 2019}}
The game is played nationwide with professional leagues: [[Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1|LP-1]], [[Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2|LP-2]] [[Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 3|LP-3]]and at an amateur level in the 4 regions and 24 [[Governorates of Tunisia|governorates]]that make up the country.{{cite web|url=https://thesefootballtimes.co/2018/06/11/tunisia-a-team-desperately-looking-for-a-nation/|title=Tunisia: a team desperate for a nation’s affection|last=Alexander Shea|date=10 June 2018|publisher=Football Times|access-date=1 March 2019}}
The [[league system]]of football leagues in [[Tunisia]]refers to the official ranking system of football leagues and divisions in this nation.{{Cite Web | Access-Date = 2024-07-03 | Language = AR | Title = Pyramidal structure of football leagues in Tunisia for the 2024-2025 season | URL = https: //www.facebook.com/photo? FBID = 868400278655367 & set = A.635968845231846 | Website =[[Facebook]]}}
The [[league system]]of football leagues in [[Tunisia]]refers to the official ranking system of football leagues and divisions in this nation.{{Cite Web | Access-Date = 2024-07-03 | Language = AR | Title = Pyramidal structure of football leagues in Tunisia for the 2024-2025 season | URL = https: //www.facebook.com/photo? FBID = 868400278655367 & set = A.635968845231846 | Website =[[Facebook]]}}
Football is the most popular sport in Tunisia.[1][2][3][4] It was first introduced by Italian migrants.[5][6][7] The governing body is the Tunisian Football Federation.
National team
Tunisia have reached 6 FIFA World Cup final competitions (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018 and 2022), and have also appeared at the African Cup of Nations on 13 occasions, winning once (2004).[8]
Domestic Leagues
The game is played nationwide with two professional leagues: LP-1, LP-2, one semi-professional league LP-3 and at an amateur level in the 4 regions and 24 governorates that make up the country.[9]
The league system of football leagues in Tunisia refers to the official ranking system of football leagues and divisions in this nation.[10]
Men’s structure
| Level | League system | |||||||
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| 1 | Pro League 1 16 teams |
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| 2 | Pro League 2 Group 2 – 14 teams |
Pro League 2 Group 1 – 14 teams |
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| 3 | League 3
Level 1 |
League 3
Level 1 |
League 3
Level 1 |
League 3
Level 1 |
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| 4 | League 3
Level 2 |
League 3
Level 2 |
League 3
Level 2 |
League 3
Level 2 |
League 3
Level 2 |
League 3
Level 2 |
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| 5 | Regional Leagues 12 Regional leagues |
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+50,000-capacity stadiums in Tunisia
Support
Twitter research from 2015 found that the most popular English Premier League club in Tunisia was Arsenal, with 33% of Tunisian Premier League fans following the club, followed by Chelsea (22%) and Manchester City (13%).[11]
References
- ^ Bedhioufi Hafsi; Abidi aymen; Kumar Serge Rogert (October 2014). “Violence in sport in Tunisia: the itinerary of a hateful sportization” (PDF). International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 4. ISSN 2250-3153.
- ^ “The Carthage Eagles: Brothers at Arms”. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ Yannis, Alex (1978-05-29). “Greatest Event In Sports – The World’s Greatest Sports Event Is at Hand Group I Group II Group III Group IV – Article – NYTimes.com”. Select.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
- ^ Almasri, Omar. “The State Of Football In Pre And Post-Revolution Tunisia, Egypt And Libya”. Sabotage Times. Archived from the original on 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ^ Nauright, John (6 April 2012). Sports around the World: History, Culture, and Practice [4 volumes]: History, Culture, and Practice. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598843019. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Goldblatt, David; Acton, Johnny; Garland, Mike (1 September 2009). The Football Book. Dorling Kindersley Limited. ISBN 9781405337380. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Lisowscy, Elżbieta (1 August 2011). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia. Dorling Kindersley Limited. ISBN 9781405360753. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ “Tunisia win Cup of Nations”. BBC Sport. 14 February 2004. Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ Alexander Shea (10 June 2018). “Tunisia: a team desperate for a nation’s affection”. Football Times. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ “Pyramidal structure of football leagues in Tunisia for the 2024-2025 season”. Facebook (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ “Which is Africa’s favourite Premier League team?”. BBC News. 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
