Lebanese Football Association


The Lebanese Football Association is the governing body of association football in Lebanon. Formed in 1933, it is a member of both the AFC and FIFA. It is also one of the founding members of the WAFF, joining in its inception in 2001.

History

In 1931 Khalil Hilmi, a member of Al Riyadi Beirut, attempted to form a Federation. However, the proposal failed as Al Nahda opposed the formation. On 22 March 1933, representatives of thirteen football clubs gathered in the Minet El Hosn district in Beirut to form the Lebanese Football Association. Hussein Sejaan was the LFA's first president. Lebanon was one of the first nations in the Middle East to establish an administrative body for association football. The LFA joined FIFA in 1935 and the AFC in 1964. In 2001, the LFA joined the WAFF as one of its founding members.

Principals

Board of directors

PositionName
President Hachem Haidar
Vice President Raymond Semaan
General Secretary Jihad El Chohof
Treasurer Mahmoud El Rabaah
Media and Communication Managern/a
Technical Director Mohamad Bassem
Futsal Coordinator Semaan Gergis Douaihy
National Coach Men Liviu Ciobotariu
National Coach Women Wael Gharzeddine
Referee Coordinator Georges Chahine

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