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ﾃ］gel Ponz
ﾃ］gel Ponz Junyent (1883 - 20 August 1936) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for Club Espaﾃｱol (now known as RCD Espanyol). Although little has been recorded of his life, he was one of the most important footballers in the amateur beginnings of RCD Espanyol, being among the founding members of the club in 1900, and then serving the club as a forward, winning the 1902窶03 Copa Macaya, which was the club's first-ever official title, as well as netting the club's only goal at the 1902 Copa de la Coronaciﾃｳn (the forerunner for the Copa del Rey). He spent his entire 12-year career at Espanyol, sept for the three years in which the club had to cease its activities (1906窶09), being the first great figure of the club. Biography Born in Barcelona, Ponz was one of the founding members of ''Club Espaﾃｱol de Fﾃｺtbol'' in 1900. He then become one of the first footballers of the newly formed Club Espaﾃｱol, playing as a forward and standing out for his great speed. Together ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barcelona
Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits,Barcelona: Poblaciﾃｳn por municipios y sexo 窶 Instituto Nacional de Estadﾃｭstica. (National Statistics Institute) its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustavo Green
Gustavo Gren Cﾃｳrdoba (10 May 1880 - 9 November 1965), better known as Gustavo Green, as he was often mentioned in the press of his time (Gustavo H. Green y Cﾃｳrdoba ), was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol. After spending his childhood in a south London neighborhood, he settled in Barcelona and began playing friendlies with Escocﾃｨs FC, Catalﾃ｡ FC, and ''Team Roig''. He was captain of the side that won the very first official title in Spanish football, the 1900窶01 Copa Macaya with Hispania AC. He won all three editions of the Copa Macaya with three different clubs ( Hispania AC, Barﾃｧa and Espaﾃｱol), being the only one to do so. He was thus the first great star of Catalan football as well as one of the first great forwards of Barcelona and RCD Espanyol (then Club Espaﾃｱol), netting over 100 for them between 1911 and 1910, although this tally includes goals scored in friendlies and unofficial games. Early life Gustavo Gren was bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War ( es, Guerra Civil Espaﾃｱola)) or The Revolution ( es, La Revoluciﾃｳn, link=no) among Nationalists, the Fourth Carlist War ( es, Cuarta Guerra Carlista, link=no) among Carlists, and The Rebellion ( es, La Rebeliﾃｳn, link=no) or The Uprising ( es, La Sublevaciﾃｳn, link=no) among Republicans. was a civil war in Spain fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalists. Republicans were loyal to the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic, and consisted of various socialist, communist, separatist, anarchist, and republican parties, some of which had opposed the government in the pre-war period. The opposing Nationalists were an alliance of Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists led by a military junta among whom General Francisco Franco quickly achieved a preponderant role. Due to the international political climate at the time, the war had many facets and was variously viewed as cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Armet
Juan Armet de Castellvﾃｭ, nicknamed "Kinkﾃｩ" (30 June 1895 in Terrassa 窶 5 October 1956 in Madrid) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward, and later a coach. Club career Born in Terrassa, Catalonia, Kinkﾃｩ began to play football in 1911 with Universitary SC, featuring alongside the likes of Ricardo Zamora. After 5 seasons with the club, he joined Espanyol in 1916, with whom he played for one year. At the end of the season, he was transferred to Sevilla, with whom he played for the next ten seasons, retiring as a footballer in 1927 at the age of thirty-two. International career While a Espanyol player, he was eligible to play for the Catalonia national team, and in May 1916, he was part of the Catalan team that won the second edition of the Prince of Asturias Cup in 1916, an inter-regional competition organized by the RFEF. In the decisive game against a Castile/Madrid XI, Kinkﾃｩ scored two goals in an 2-2 draw that was enough for the Catalans to win the cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Armet
Francisco Armet de Castellvﾃｭ (5 November 1892 in Terrassa 窶 23 March 1973 in Madrid), nicknamed "Pakﾃ｡n", was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender. Club career Francisco Armet was born into a family of the Catalan aristocracy. Together with his younger brothers Juan and Jordi (both forwards), he formed one of the most outstanding lineages of footballers of the early 20th century in Catalonia. Born in Terrassa, Pakﾃ｡n began to play football in 1910 with Universitary SC, featuring alongside his younger brother, Juan. After 2 seasons with the club, he joined FC Barcelona in 1912, with whom he played for just one year, but despite his short spell there, he managed to win one Copa del Rey title in 1912 after helping Barﾃｧa beat Sociedad Gimnﾃ｡stica 2-0 in the final. At the end of the season in 1913, he was transferred to Espanyol, with whom he played for six seasons, forming a brilliant defensive line alongside Ricardo Zamora (goalkeeper) and Amadeo Puig and reaching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilio Sampere
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Emilio may refer to: * Emilio Navaira, a Mexican-American singer often called "Emilio" * Emilio Piazza Memorial School, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State * Emilio (given name) * ''Emilio'' (film), a 2008 film by Kim Jorgensen See also * Emﾃｭlio (other) * Emilios (other) Emilios, or Aimilios, (Greek: ﾎ対ｹﾎｼﾎｯﾎｻﾎｹﾎｿﾏ) is a variant of the given names Emil, Emilio and Emﾃｭlio, and may refer to: *Aimilios Veakis, Greek actor * Aimilios Papathanasiou, Greek sailor *Emilios T. Harlaftis, Greek astrophysicist * Emilios ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Bru
Francisco Bru Sanz (12 April 1885 窶 10 June 1962), also known as Paco Bru, was a Spanish football player, referee and manager. As a footballer he played as a striker and midfielder for FC Internacional and as a defender for FC Barcelona, RCD Espaﾃｱol and the Catalan XI. After retiring as a player, Bru became a referee and took charge of the 1916 and 1917 Copa del Rey finals. He later became the first ever manager of Spain, guiding them to the silver medal at the 1920 Olympic Games. As a manager with Real Madrid, then known as ''Madrid CF'', he won the Copa de Espaﾃｱa twice during the 1930s. Playing career Paco Bru began his career in the spring of 1902 with FC Internacional 窶背hen he was only sixteen years 窶 playing a friendly tournament called ''Medalla de la Federaciﾃｳn Gimnﾃ｡stica Espaﾃｱola'' (Medal of the Spanish Gymnastics Federation). He played ten out of twelve games as a striker and scored three goals, his team finishing sixth out of seven teams. On 30 Novem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josﾃｩ Irﾃｭzar
Josﾃｩ Marcelino Yrﾃｭzar Urbizu (5 October 1882 - 23 March 1935), better known as Josﾃｩ Irﾃｭzar was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender for Athletic Club and FC Barcelona. Although he always appeared as Irizar in the sports press, on his baptismal and death certificates his surname is written with a y. Club career Born in Bilbao, he began his career in 1903 with his hometown club Athletic Club. In the 1904 Copa del Rey Final, Athletic were declared winners after their opponents, Club Espaﾃｱol de Madrid, failed to turn up. He was then a fundamental piece in the Athletic side that reached the final of the Copa del Rey three times in a row between 1905 and 1907, however, they all ended in losses at the hands of Madrid FC. He then joined X Sporting Club, where he formed a great defensive partnership with Santiago Massana and goalkeeper Pedro Gibert, winning two Catalan championships in 1907 and 1908. In 1909, the club was effectively relaunched as the Club Deportivo Espaﾃ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfredo Massana
Alfredo Massana Urgellﾃｩs (27 July 1891 - 24 March 1924), was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for Espanyol and FC Barcelona. He had a great placement and vision of the game. Known as a great dribbler, he was one of the best Catalan midfielders of his time. His brother, Santiago Massana, also played for Espanyol and Barcelona. He is also the grandfather of the pianist Tete Montoliu. Club career Born in Barcelona, he began his career in 1907 at his hometown club X Sporting Club, where he played alongside the likes of Pedro Gibert, and helped the club win back-to-back Catalan Championships in 1906窶07 and 1907窶08. In 1909, the club was effectively relaunched as the Club Deportivo Espaﾃｱol, the name which still stands today. At Espanyol, he stood out as an extraordinary midfielder, which earned him a move to FC Barcelona in 1911. He was a member of the legendary Barcelona team of the early 1910s that also included the likes of Paco Bru, Enrique Peris, Romﾃ Forns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago Massana
Santiago Massana Urgellﾃｩs (5 June 1889 窶 Unknown), nicknamed Tiago, was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender. He was best known for his height, which he imposed on his opponents. His brother, Alfredo Massana, was also a footballer. Club career Born in Barcelona, he joined the first team of Ibﾃｨric FC during the 1903-04 season, forming a great defensive partnership with the club's goalkeeper, Pedro Gibert, who also were teammates at X Sporting Club and Club Espaﾃｱol de Fﾃｺtbol. For the form, they played a pivotal role in the club's three back-to-back Catalan championships between 1906 and 1908, the latter two with the added help of his younger brother, Alfredo. In 1909, the club was effectively relaunched as the Club Deportivo Espaﾃｱol, the name which still stands today. Easily identifiable on the pitch due to height, Tiago was a tough and forceful defender, dwarfing his rivals and he also enjoyed a strong shot that he often used to clear the balls from his area, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Gibert (footballer)
Pedro Gibert Requesens (15 February 1888 窶 9 October 1966) was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed Grapes because he allowed himself the luxury of blocking the ball with one hand. He was considered the best Catalan goalkeeper of his time and one of the first great idols of Espanyol, in fact, he was the idol of the great Ricardo Zamora. Club career Born in Catalonia, he joined the first team of Ibﾃｨric FC during the 1903-04 season, where he formed a great defensive partnership with Santiago Massana, and they also were teammates at X Sporting Club and RCD Espanyol. In Ibﾃｨric, he stood out as an extraordinary goalkeeper, which earned him a move to Club Espaﾃｱol de Fﾃｺtbol in 1904, but just a few months later the club folded due to financial reasons, and most of the players, including him, joined X Sporting Club. He played a pivotal role in the club's three back-to-back Catalan championships between 1906 and 1908. In 1909, the club was effectively rela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
