Football in Tahiti

The sport of football in the country of Tahiti is run by the Fédération Tahitienne de Football.[1][2][3][4] [5] The association administers the national football team.[6][7] With 146 association football clubs and over 11,200 registered players, football is far and away the most popular sport among the inhabitants on the island of Tahiti. [8]

League system

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Ligue 1 Vini
9 clubs + Tahiti U17

↓↑ 2 clubs

2

Ligue 2
6 clubs + 2 Reserve teams

Ligue 2 Moorea
8 clubs

References

  1. ↑ "Tahiti : The world's next big football nation? - HITC Sport". Hereisthecity.com. 2013-11-16. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  2. ↑ Lawrence, Amy (2009-09-24). "Tahiti show that football still has a place for tales of the unexpected | Amy Lawrence | Football". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  3. ↑ "Face to face: Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta « World Soccer World Soccer". Worldsoccer.com. 2013-06-14. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  4. ↑ "by Quinn Jones". Espn Fc. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  5. ↑ "Tahiti: A first-hand account of football on the island | The Rio Report - Yahoo Eurosport UK". Eurosport.yahoo.com. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  6. ↑ "A Soccer Win for Tahiti? A Goal Would Be Terrific". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  7. ↑ "Tahiti emerging as strong contenders for Beach Soccer World Cup - Australia Network News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. 2013-09-19. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  8. ↑ https://www.oceaniafootball.com/tahiti/


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