Catalonia national football team

Author: Leandro Alegsa Creation date: November 13, 2022

The Catalonia national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Cataluña, Catalan: Selecció de futbol de Catalunya) is the national football team for the autonomous community of Catalonia. As of 15 November 2013, the head coach is Gerard López. The team is often called La Selecció ("The Selection") or just La Segadora ("The Reaper"). The team is not a member of UEFA or FIFA, so they can't be in the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Football Championship.

Catalonia had their first match on 21 February 1912 against France. Their most recent game was on December 30, 2013 against Cape Verde, in which they won 4–1.

Players of the team are full Spanish citizens who are able to play for Spain if they want to. People who have played on the team include Cesc Fàbregas, Pep Guardiola, Carles Puyol, Gerard Piqué, Xavi, Víctor Valdés, Sergio Busquets and Sergio González.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the name of the Catalonia national football team?

A: The Catalonia national football team is officially known as Selección de fútbol de Cataluña in Spanish and Selecció de futbol de Catalunya in Catalan. It is often referred to as La Selecció ("The Selection") or La Segadora ("The Reaper").

Q: Is the Catalonia national football team a member of UEFA or FIFA?

A: No, the Catalonia national football team is not a member of UEFA or FIFA, so they cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Football Championship.

Q: When did Catalonia have their first match?

A: The first match for Catalonia was on 21 February 1912 against France.

Q: Who is currently head coach of the team?

A: As of 15 November 2013, Gerard López has been head coach of the team.

Q: What was their most recent game?

A: The most recent game for Catalonia was on December 30, 2013 against Cape Verde which they won 4–1.

Q: Are players from this team eligible to play for Spain's national football team?

A: Yes, players from this team are full Spanish citizens who are able to play for Spain if they choose to do so.

Q: Who are some notable players who have played on this team?

A: Notable players who have played on this team include Cesc Fàbregas, Pep Guardiola, Carles Puyol, Gerard Piqué, Xavi, Víctor Valdés, Sergio Busquets and Sergio González.