There are multiple divisions within each country's football association. * You have the top flight leagues- Premier League, La liga Primera, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and so on. read more
The soccer term relegated means to be demoted or to go down a division. For example, Derby County of the Barlays Premier League in 2007/2008 season came 20th out of 20th in the first tier of the professional English league. read more