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The Catalonia national football team is the official football team of the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia.

Founded in 1900, the Catalan Football Federation oversees the Catalonia national football team.

Catalonia made its international debut in 1910 against a Paris XI, marking the beginning of its competitive journey.

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Biography

Formation

The Catalonia national football team, officially representing the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia, was established in 1900 under the auspices of the Catalan Football Federation. The team made its debut in 1905, initially competing against club sides such as FC Barcelona and Club Espanyol. This early period laid the groundwork for the team's identity and competitive spirit.

Early Matches and Development

Catalonia played its first international match on July 24, 1910, against a Paris XI, where they faced a 1-3 defeat, with Carles Comamala scoring their first international goal. The team continued to evolve, and on February 20, 1912, they played their first official international friendly against France, suffering a heavy 0-7 loss. However, they quickly rebounded, securing a 1-0 victory against France later that same year, thanks to a goal from Genaro de la Riva.

Honours and Achievements

Throughout its history, the Catalonia national team has achieved notable success, winning the Copa Príncep d'Astúries three times in the early 20th century (1916, 1923-24, 1926) and the Catalonia International Trophy three times in the 21st century (2009, 2010, 2013). These victories highlight the team's enduring legacy and its significance in the realm of regional football.

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History

First games

The Catalonia team made their debut in 1905. In its early years, it primarily played matches against club sides, including Club Espanyol, Madrid CF, FC Barcelona and Irún Sporting Club. On 24 July 1910, the team played its first international match against a Paris XI, losing 1-3. Catalonia's goal in that match was scored by Carles Comamala. The lineup for the match was Costa, Bru, Halden, Massana, Aguirreche, Sampere, Barenys, Angoso, Berdié, Comamala, and Roteta. On 20 February 1912, Catalonia played its first official international friendly against France, losing 7–0 in Paris. The Catalonia team consisted of Reñé, Irízar, Amechazurra, German, Peris, Kinké, Forns, Pepe Rodríguez, Comamala, Morales, and Ramirez. The two sides met again on 1 December 1912, in Barcelona, where Catalonia secured a 1–0 victory, with the winning goal scored by Genaro de la Riva of RCD Espanyol. On 8 December 1912, Catalonia faced a selection of foreign players at the Camp de la Indústria in a benefit match for the Sindicat de Periodistes. The Catalan side won 5–2, with goals scored by Massana (two), Comamala, Forns, and an own goal by Wallace. The foreign team's goals were scored by Wallace and Stewart. Catalonia's lineup for the match was Renyé, Amechazurra, Irízar, A. Massana, Sagnier, Quirante, Armet-Kinké, A. Comamala, C. Comamala, Janer, and Forns, while the foreign selection comprised Manchan, Braussendorf, Wallace, Rositzky, Greenwell, Morris, Allack, Kaiser, Steel,…

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Legacy

Honours

Copa Príncep d'Astúries Winners (3): 1916, 1923–24, 1926 Runners-up (2): 1915, 1917 Catalonia International Trophy Winners (3): 2009, 2010, 2013 Runners-up (2): 2011, 2012, 2016

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