Astyrian International Football Association

Astyrian International
Football Association

Logo of AIFA
Abbreviation	AIFA
Founded at	Scottopia City, Scottopia
Type	Sports federation
Legal status	Governing body of association football
Purpose	Sport governance
Headquarters	Scottopia City, Scottopia
Region served	Astyria
Membership	81 national associations
Official languages	English French Spanish Khadenz
President	Duder Dudrich
Senior Vice-President	Dudre Dude'em
Main organ	Congress
Subsidiaries	5 LFC TFC HFC IFC SFC
Staff	103

The Astyrian International Football Association (AIFA) is the highest governing body of football within the region of Astyria. It oversees 3 major tournaments and multiple domestic leagues across all continents.

Establishment & History

The AIFA was created in 1965 between the associations of Aswick, Aquitayne, Exponential Empire (now the Blackhelm Confederacy), Cadenz, Monsa, Scottopian Isles, Valkea, Valle de San Joaquin & Zitru who wished to forge a sole unified body for to oversee the future direction of the sport within the region. A main goal they aimed to produce was the creation of a tournament between the members of the organization in the following year, dubbed the Astyrian Cup of Nations, in which other nations with progressive domestic leagues were invited to participate with them. The invitees were Bankampar, Costa de Ouro, Equinoxiale, Great Nortend, Ionicus, Alcantara, Nute Apaghapi, Nynorsk Ostlijord, Ord Caprica, Riysa & Romberg.

Major AIFA Competitions

Astyrian Cup of Nations

Main article: AIFA Cup of Nations

Current AstyCup Champions, Scottopian Isles.

The AIFA Cup of Nations is the premier international football competition in Astyria. It pits the best performing international teams from the Nations League into a 34-team group stage qualification with random pot draws where the top two teams from each group proceed to a round of 16 knockout stage. The winning team is crowned Champions of Astyria for the next three years in between tournaments. AIFA also provides a special golden crest that the national team may wear on their international uniforms to signify their great accomplishment. The latest AstyCup in 2021 generated over $1.5bn NSD in tourism, entertainment and advertising revenue for the host countries, with over 900 million Astyrians tuning in to watch the final match between the Scottopian Isles and Great Nortend.

The Cup of Nations has gone through various iterations throughout its history. For different periods of time, it was hosted annually, semi-annually, and as of 2021 will be held tri-annually moving forward. The level of competition during the annual tournament was too much for host nations and qualifying teams to deal with from not only a logistical perspective but also a player health and safety perspective. Players unions from multiple countries complained about the number of international games players were being expected to perform in ontop of their domestic club responsibilities. An AIFA governing vote in 2020 determined that the Cup of Nations would be best played by distancing the amount of iterations so the title meant more to the winners and the competition would be more fierce as players only had limited opportunities to partake in it throughout their careers.

Astyrian League of Nations & Challenge Cups

Main article: AIFA League of Nations

Club Nations Cup

Main article: AIFA Club Nations Cup

The AIFA Club Nations Cup is an international club competition held every 5 years between the winners of the various AIFA Continental Cup competitions as well as the previous years AIFA Champions League winners. With 25 Continental Cup champions and 6 Champions League champions participating, it is the pinnacle of competitive club football in Astyria. The winners of the Club Nations Cup, much like the winners of the AstyCup, are awarded the ability to place a special crest on their uniforms for the duration of their 5 years holding the championship title.

Champions League

Main article: AIFA Champions League

AIFA Continental Competitions

Each continental confederation's governing bodies organize, support and run continental cup tournaments for club teams. These continental competitions are classified as second-tier competitions to the Champions League.

Below is a list of current competitions around Astyria:

List of Continental Cups

Competition	Organizing Body	Frequency	Qualifier
Champions Cup	Lorecian Football Confederation	Annually	Winner qualifies for Champions League and Club Nations Cup slot.
Champions Trophy	Teudallum Football Confederation	Annually	Winner qualifies for Champions League and Club Nations Cup slot.
Imperial League	Hesperidesian Football Confederation	Annually	Winner qualifies for Champions League and Club Nations Cup slot.
Continental Challenge Cup	Sythith Football Confederation	Annually	Winner qualifies for Champions League and Club Nations Cup slot.
Prestige Cup	Ixalian Football Confederation	Annually	Winner qualifies for Champions League and Club Nations Cup slot.

AstyCup Results by Year

YEAR	HOST NATION	CHAMPIONS	RUNNERS-UP	THIRD PLACE	FOURTH PLACE
1966	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
1970	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
1974	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
1978	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
1982	Cadenza	Example	Example	Example	Example
1986	Valkea	Example	Example	Example	Example
1990	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
1994	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
1998	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2000	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2002	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2004	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2006	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2008	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2010	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2012	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2014	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
2016	Zitru	Zitru	Cadenza	Template:Country data Equinoxiale	Nikolia
2017	Scottopian Isles	Cadenza	Riysa	Scottopian Isles	Blackhelm Confederacy
2018	Nidwalden and Noordenstaat	Nynorsk Ostlijord	Cadenza	Scottopian Isles	Riysa
2019	Aswick and Aquitayne	Riysa	Cadenza	Nynorsk Ostlijord	Nikolia
2020	Blackhelm Confederacy and Polarus	Scottopian Isles	Aswick	Cadenza	Nynorsk Ostlijord
2021	Slovertia and Berique	Scottopian Isles	Great Nortend	Nikolia	Blackhelm Confederacy

League of Nations by Year

YEAR	LEAGUE A	LEAGUE B	LEAGUE C	LEAGUE D
2018	Aquitayne	Bungussi	Khayr Var	Osaka
2019	Aquitayne	San Joaquin Valley	Sycoon	Equinoxiale
2020	Nynorsk Ostlijord	Hindia Belanda	Khayr Var	Fyngaria

Champions League by Year

YEAR	CHAMPIONS	RUNNERS-UP	THIRD PLACE	FOURTH PLACE
2016	Fortaleza (CDO)	Port-Au-Prosperite Pirates (CDC)	Cuidad de Fresno (SJQ)	Jandara Jinn (PLR)

AIFA Men's Ranking

Main article: AIFA Men's Ranking

Each year, the AIFA governing body releases rankings of the men's national teams across Astyria. A points system is used, with points being awarded based on the results of all AIFA-recognised full international matches. The ranking system is continuously being modified to provide the most accurate conclusions for fans.

Member Associations Domestic Leagues

Aquitaynian Premier League

Main article: Aquitaynian Premier League

Liga Nacional (Lisander)

The National League (Liga Nacional) organizes the professional football in Lisander. It operates three divisions, the Premiership and two divisions below it, Liga Nacional 1 and Liga Nacional 2. Below that level, semi-pro and amateur football are dealt with by Federação Lisandena de Futebol, under the name National Championship (Campeonato Nacional).

Great Nortend Association Football League

The Great Nortend Association Football League (AFL) is the national league and administrative body for association football in Great Nortend. Association football is the third-most popular team sport in Great Nortend, after stinning and cricket.

La Liga de San Joaquin

PRIMERA: Club Zendejas, Sur Yerba Buena, FC Fresno, Campo Bakersfield, FC Yerba Buena, Enviar, Unidos Modesto, Club Tjsirelas, Republica Visalia, FC San Gabriel, Santos Andreas, Cuidad de Fresno, Deportivo Stockton, Real Oso Pardo, CF Modelo, Unidos Alameda

SEGUNDA:Atletico Stanislaus, San Lorenzo, CF Correndores, Tassajara FC, Quemadores, Selecao Azurio, FC Rojas Stockton, Las Calfornias Cougars, Unidos Verdes, Atletico Altamont, FC Tormenta, Los Jueces, Real Ayudantes, Sierra Nevadas, Club Contra Costa

Nute Apaghapi Premiership

TIER I TEAMS: Mixli FC, Arveladze Armada, Quimsay, Aluko Arroheads, Latif Lions, Cayenali Chiefs, Jelavic FC, Rozental Raiders, Saqui United, Aputsiq FC, Arveladze FC, Nauvoo City, Cabarisic FC, Hikaluk Warhawks, Goian FC, Vidmar Vipers

TIER II TEAMS: Nauvoo 1896, Hikaluk Hornets, Bocanegra*, Zalukas United, Aputsiq United, Nayeli Athletical, Tiriaqu FC, Rozental United, Vidmar Vice, Bougherra Buffaloes, Cayenali Athletical, Mohsni Mutiny, Tiriaqu Triumph, Ujarak United, Saqui Serpents, Gascoigne

Scottopian Isles Football Association

The Scottopian Isles Football Association(SIFA) is the governing body of association football within the Royal Commonwealth which wields ultimate responsibility for the control and development of the sport in the nation. Established in 1923 as the Scottopian Football Organization, its members include all clubs, affiliated partners & programs. The organizations directors report to the Ministry of Athletics. SIFA was a founding member of the Astyrian International Football Association(AIFA) in 1965, where they invited other Astyrian nations to create a sole unified body which is responsible for the laws of the game for the region. To this day they preside as 1 of 9 permanent board members. SIFA's headquarters are within the confines of the national stadium, referred to as ScotStad, in downtown Scottopia City. In addition to the offices & grounds, a top of the class training facility and the organizations heritage museum are also located on the property.

The main responsibilities of SIFA is the operation of the annual league structure, organizing both domestic tournaments known as the Commonwealth Cup & Monarchs Cup, as well as overseeing a national team to represent the country at the international level. Several other duties important to the functioning of the game, such as the Under-21, Under-19 and Under-17 levels & youth programs for both Men & Women are also tasked to SIFA. The association has affiliated itself in sponsoring the Amateur Football Union & the Ministry of Education; Academical Athletic Program.

The professional competition of the nation includes 48 club teams in 3 tiers, known as the Premiership, First Division & Second Division respectfully. All leagues apply to all rules set down by the AIFA, which are played on a point system; 3 Points for a Win, 1 Point for a Draw, 0 Points for a Loss. Placements are decided upon points. If teams are tied on points, they shall go to Goal Difference. If the 2 teams in question happen to have the same Goal Difference, it will be decided upon Goals Scored. In the unlikely event they are still tied, the record between the teams will be the determining factor. All divisions feature 16 teams, who play each other twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 30 games in a season with a total of 90 available points.

The Commonwealth Cup & Monarchs Cup are domestic tournaments taken place during the regular season. The Commonwealth Cup consists of 6 Rounds, takes place from September to January and is open to all SIFA clubs. It begins with teams in the First & Second Divisions, who are randomly drawn to play for 16 positions, in which they will then be drawn along side teams from the Premiership in the 2nd Round of the contest. Games will continue as single game elimination until a winner emerges. The Monarchs Cup however, is only open to the top flight teams in the Premiership, who again play single game elimination until a champion is crowned after 4 Rounds from March to May. All finals take place at the ScotStad.

At the completion of the regular season, the Scottopian Isles Premier League and the First and Second Divisions integrate with a Promotion/Relegation system. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed teams of the lower tiered division will be promoted to the higher tiered league where as the 14th, 15th & 16th placed teams will be relegated to the lower tiered league. This function ensures fresh competition for the upcoming season.Title Winners of the Premiership gain seeded entry into the AIFA Champions League while the winner of the Monarchs Cup also gains entry to the Champions League as an unseeded team. Champions of the Commonwealth Cup enters the Champions League qualifiers. Additionally, clubs can receive symbolic trophies: The Golden Boot for most goals scored for, the Golden Glove for permitting the least amount scored against them & the Supporters Shield is awarded to the team with the most wins during the season.

The current champions from the respected leagues & cup competitions for the 2018-2019 season are:

COMPETITION	CHAMPION	RUNNERS-UP	THIRD PLACE
PREMIERSHIP	Rangers FC	New Greenock United	Mackenzie City
FIRST DIVISION	Kilknockie FC	Cappielow Cyclones	Halekauwila Place
SECOND DIVISION	Serena United	Club Caledonia	West Strathclyde FC
COMMONWEALTH CUP	Port Elisabeth	Rangers FC	Morton FC
MONARCHS CUP	New Greenock FC	Real Junipero Serra	New Greenock United

GOLDEN BOOT	GOLDEN GLOVE	SUPPORTERS SHIELD
Kilnockie FC	Cappielow Cyclones	Kilncokie FC

Urvalsdeild Nynorsk Ostlijord

URVALSDEILD.1 TEAMS: Kontermann FK, Magnusson Mammoths, Svartur FK, SK Mols, SK Bjorklund, FK Thern, Eldfjall IFK, Vasterplatte Vikings, Niemi, SK Raudur, Lovenkrands IFK, Huistra IFK, FK Vasterplatte, Gretarsson, Huitur Hakarlar SK

URVALSDEILD.2 TEAMS: Bamserne FK, Nottuglur, Laudrup, Albertz BL, Verkalydsfelag, Magnusson SK, FK Numan, Graenngular IFK, Snjoketti, AFK Hermadur, Isjakanum FK, Blar BL, FK Dyrid, Vasterplatte SK, Nynorsk Narwhals, Bronkhorst SK

Prvá Divízia (First Division Slovertia)

Prvá divízia Teams FK Brativas, Severné Kojbakvy FK, Južné Kojbakvy FK, Piękno północy, Drastí FK, Unié Ziprata, Uzní AFK, FK Severska, Balgra FK, Lovía FK.