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Lega Nazionale Professionisti

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Former professional association football organization in Italy

The Lega Nazionale Professionisti (English: Professionals National League), commonly known as Lega Calcio (English: Football League), was the governing body that ran the two highest association football divisions in Italy, namely Serie A and Serie B, from 1946 to 2010. The league also ruled the Serie C from 1948 to 1959. It has ceased to exist since 1 July 2010, following a split between Serie A and Serie B clubs, which led to the creation of two new leagues, the Lega Serie A and Lega Serie B respectively.2 It is headquartered in Milan.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 16, 1946Founded1
  • HeadquartersMilan1

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The Lega Nazionale Professionisti (English: Professionals National League), commonly known as Lega Calcio (English: Football League), was the governing body that ran the two highest association football divisions in Italy, namely Serie A and Serie B, from 1946 to 2010. The league also ruled the Serie C from 1948 to 1959. It has ceased to exist since 1 July 2010, following a split between Serie A and Serie B clubs, which led to the creation of two new leagues, the Lega Serie A and Lega Serie B respectively.2

The story

On 30 April 2009, after divisions between Serie A and Serie B clubs regarding the future of the league, 19 of 20 top flight clubs (the only exception being U.S. Lecce) agreed on plans to split from Serie B to form another governing and financing body, with the same name Serie A, in a move reminiscent of England's Premier League formation in 1992. Subsequently, on 1 July 2010, the Lega Calcio has officially ceased to exist and replaced by the two newly formed leagues, Lega Serie A and Lega Serie B.

From Wikipedia’s article on Lega Nazionale Professionisti, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Lega Nazionale Alta Italia1
  2. Succeeded by Lega Serie A1
  3. Succeeded by Lega Serie B1

Timeline

  1. Jul 1, 2010Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. May 16, 1946Founded Founded1

Sources

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