UD Leiria - last updated on 12 May 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: União Desportiva de Leiria
Foundation: June 6th 1966
City: Leiria
Colours: White and red
Website: www.udl.leirianet.pt
Honours:
UEFA Intertoto Cup - 1 (2007-08)
Liga de Honra - 1 (1997-98)
2ª Divisão - 2 (1978-79, 1980-81)
A bit of history:
União Desportiva de Leiria, known simply as União de Leiria is a Portuguese sports club. Founded in 1966, they are the youngest club in the Portuguese SuperLiga. They are from the city of Leiria, in central Portugal, and play home games in Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, also know as O Lis.
Its football team currently plays in the Portuguese first division. Leiria is one of the most respected clubs in Portugal and are known for their surprise games in which they are currently successful in the Superliga. Their biggest rivals in Portugal are Sport Clube Beira-Mar, Naval 1º de Maio and Académica de Coimbra, which belong to the same geographical region. In Portugal, the club is usually a heavy contender in the battle to reach a place in the UEFA competitions.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
UD Leiria - Founded on June 6th 1966
