Ligue 1

About

Liga 1, also known as the Liga I, is the top professional football league in Romania. Established in 1909, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious leagues in Eastern Europe. The league is operated by the Romanian Football Federation and is contested by 14 teams, with the top team earning a spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The league has a rich history, with teams like Steaua București, Dinamo București, and Rapid București dominating the competition in the past. The Liga 1 season typically runs from July to May, with each team playing 26 matches. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. The league has produced several notable players and coaches over the years, including Gheorghe Hagi, Florin Răducioiu, and Mircea Lucescu. The league has also been won by several teams, with Steaua București being the most successful with 26 titles. The league's top scorer is Gheorghe Craioveanu, who has scored 187 goals in his career. The league has undergone several changes over the years, including the introduction of the UEFA coefficient system, which has helped to increase the league's reputation and competitiveness.