The Ponta Delgada Football Association (Associação de Futebol de Ponta Delgada, abrv. AF Ponta Delgada) is the governing body for the all football competitions in the former Portuguese district of Ponta Delgada. This organization regulates football in the Azorean islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria. It is also the regulator of the clubs registered in the district.
Read more about Ponta Delgada Football Association: Member Clubs of The Ponta Delgada FA, Current Divisions - 2011–12 Season
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