Happy New year everyone :)
Whilst reading the post on the ‘senyera’ I noticed that it spoke of the 'Catalan national team'. I just assumed it was referring to Barcelona, however it reminded me of a match I saw a few years ago, Catalonia Vs The Basque country. Naturally resorting straight to wikipedia :) I found that Catalonia does in fact have an official national team!
The team is organised by the Catalonia Football federation but sadly has no affiliation with FIFA because the Spanish federation always kicks up a fuss when they try to join (they don't want to loose their best players). Even though 'La selecció', as it is referred to, can't compete in the World or European cup; ever since 1904 the team has played over 200 international matches.
They beat Argentina 4-2 only last month in a friendly!
It is a shame that Catalonia can't compete in the prestigious competitions, surely the same logic applied in the UK can be used in Spain. Wales, Scotland and northern Ireland all have their own teams in FIFA. However, Catalonia with its nationalistic survivalist ways continues to apply for membership to FIFA. Fingers crossed!
In November last year, Johan Cruyff became the coach, with the addition of such a Infamous name to the side who knows what the future holds for La Selecció.
John x.
Whilst reading the post on the ‘senyera’ I noticed that it spoke of the 'Catalan national team'. I just assumed it was referring to Barcelona, however it reminded me of a match I saw a few years ago, Catalonia Vs The Basque country. Naturally resorting straight to wikipedia :) I found that Catalonia does in fact have an official national team!
The team is organised by the Catalonia Football federation but sadly has no affiliation with FIFA because the Spanish federation always kicks up a fuss when they try to join (they don't want to loose their best players). Even though 'La selecció', as it is referred to, can't compete in the World or European cup; ever since 1904 the team has played over 200 international matches.
They beat Argentina 4-2 only last month in a friendly!
It is a shame that Catalonia can't compete in the prestigious competitions, surely the same logic applied in the UK can be used in Spain. Wales, Scotland and northern Ireland all have their own teams in FIFA. However, Catalonia with its nationalistic survivalist ways continues to apply for membership to FIFA. Fingers crossed!
In November last year, Johan Cruyff became the coach, with the addition of such a Infamous name to the side who knows what the future holds for La Selecció.
John x.
http://www.fcf.cat/pub/selecciones.asp
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