PFC “Levski” Sofia
Founded on 24 May 1914
24 May 1914 - SSFC “Levski” was founded in Sofia (SSFC = Sofia Sports and Football Club) 25 December 1934 - the name was changed to SC “Levski” 27 August 1944 - SC “Levski” merged with Postal Sports club “150” (which was formerly named PSC “Prince Kiril”) and the club was renamed Postal Sports club “Levski’45” 29 September 1949 - PSC "Levski'45" merged with DSO “Prodovolstvenik” and changed its name to DSO “Dinamo” 19 April 1957 - DSO “Dinamo” was renamed FD “Levski” 22 January 1969 - FD “Levski” merged with city rivals “Spartak” and “Sportist” Kremikovci and was renamed DFS “Levski-Spartak”. 21 June 1985 - the football club of "Levski-Spartak" was disbanded following a decree from the Central committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party, because of events which were described as incompatible with the socialist morals after a brawl on the pitch during the Soviet Army Cup final of 16 June 1985. 17 July 1985 - FC “Vitosha” was founded as a successor of FC “Levski- Spartak” 17 November 1989 - the name FC "Vitosha" changed again to FC “Levski-Spartak” 30 January 1990 - FC "Levski-Spartak" changed name to FC “Levski”. (FC “Spartak” Sofia resumed activities in 2001) 6 March 1992 - FC "Levski" changed name to FC “Levski 1914” 10 March 1998 - the name changed one last time to PFC “Levski” Sofia |