Lega B
The Lega Nazionale Professionisti B (Italian for National Professionals League B), commonly known as LNPB or Lega B (B League), is the governing body that runs the second tier of professional football competitions in Italy, the Serie B. It was previously known as Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie B or just Lega Serie B.
| Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie B | |
| Abbreviation | LNPB |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Lega Calcio |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Milan |
Region served | Italy |
| Products | Serie B Campionato Primavera 2 |
Membership | 20 clubs |
President | Mauro Balata |
Parent organization | FIGC |
| Website | LegaB.it |
It was founded on 7 July 2010, following a split between Serie A and Serie B clubs, which led to the dissolution of the Lega Calcio and creation of two new leagues, the Lega Serie A and Lega Serie B respectively. Since April 2011, Lega Serie B has joined the European Professional Football Leagues association.
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