comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Was selected for the tournament squad but never made his debut. Please note: Those from Navarre and the French Basque Country should be placed in separate categories. Save Rules. [53] Playing for the Basque Country were Zamora, Deusto, Irusquieta, Zugazaga, Echeberra, Lema, Guisasola, Estfano, Santamara, Arambarri, Ibez, Maraon, Fernando Ansola, Araquistin, Rojo II, Urtiaga, and Ortuondo.[54]. From there Petit was sent to Madrid for further schooling and with regular organised football on the curriculum he was soon spotted by the then FC Madrid, the club that, with royal patronage, would later become Real Madrid. Their first match with that name was against Cantabria on 29 November 1936 in Santander, when the Cantabrians won 32. [78] Eventually, a fixture was arranged for the Basque team to face Venezuela in October 2018 at Mendizorroza,[79] which they won 42. This article appeared first on These Football Times Follow These Football Times and Steven Scragg on Twitter Follow Guardian Football on Facebook, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Didier Deschamps lifts the Euro 2000 trophy. Juan de Echevarra, painter. Thorgan Hazard. The Soviet authorities were determined to win the final game in Moscow, so the Spartak team was improved by bringing players from other parts of the country to play for the team just for that match. [99] At his presentation, he spoke of plans to invite players with Basque heritage (including those from other parts of Spain like Marco Asensio) to play for the team, in line with the grandfather rule used by FIFA national teams.[100][101][102]. In all likelihood, Griezmann would still choose to represent France and has been listed in the country's squad list for the World Cup. The 19-year-old was born in Agen, France, but he did spend a year at French-Basque club Aviron Bayonnais, plus he has Basque grandparents. All of the players listed were either born or raised in the Basque region, with most meeting both of those criteria. Then, in 2007, after 69 years without playing outside Spain, the Basque Country faced Venezuela in San Cristbal, winning 43. [citation needed]. [15] Athletic Bilbao are highly regarded due to their ability to compete against the biggest teams like Real Madrid, Atltico Madrid, and FC Barcelona over several decades despite this restriction and commitment to local young players. It is home to Aviron Bayonnais, three-time French champions of the oval ball (although the last of those successes came in 1943). Due to the civil war in Spain FIFA had banned all FIFA-affiliated countries and clubs from playing any Spanish teams. In 1922 separate teams were created for Biscay and Cantabria because the former decided to form their own federation (Biscayan Federation).[18][19]. If Alonso was to snub the Basque National Team, Iturraspe could fill in for him, as could Real Madrid teammate Asier Illarramendi, who is already seen as the 32-year-old's eventual replacement. The Basque Country has had a football team of its own since 1930. Hyperleap helps uncover and suggest. This is rugby union territory. .mw-parser-output .nat-fs-player th{background-color:inherit;border:0}.mw-parser-output .nat-fs-player td{text-align:center;border:0}, The following players were called up to or played for the Basque Country in recent matches. And, though he wouldn't be among the best around at his position, there are many keepers going to the World Cup this summer who are not on the same level as Iraizoz. The next Basque fixture was played in November 2020 against Costa Rica in a closed doors setting due to the issue;[88] the Basque team won the match 21. Mediterranean Games selection only, no full caps. Enaut Zubikarai is a regular during friendlies, while young Kepa Arrizabalaga may turn out to be one of the best Basque keepers of all time. [77] However, a proposed meeting with Chile did not come to pass. Most of the players stayed on in the Americas and joined teams there. [65][66] The controversy went beyond the sports arena and against this statement were positioned many political parties such as the PNV, PSE-PSOE and PP, and supporting it were Eusko Alkartasuna, Ezker Batua and Eusko Abertzale Ekintza. [13], In the early 21st century, Basque football is represented by many clubs old and new, some of them holding a strong presence in the Spanish top division La Liga, including Athletic Bilbao (who have played there on a constant basis since its formation in 1928 and been champions eight times, plus 23 Copa del Rey wins and two UEFA Cup / Europa League finals), Real Sociedad (present in all but a handful of seasons, champions twice and Copa winners three times, including 2020 which was a Basque derby between Athletic and Real), Deportivo Alavs (somewhat intermittent members of the top division but with strong periods and a UEFA Cup final appearance in 2001) and SD Eibar (from 2014 to 2021, characterised as one of the smallest clubs to take part at that level).[14]. Contrary to popular belief, Fernando Llorente isn't the only talent forward who could represent the Basque Country. Couple that with young talents such as Joseba Zaldua and the Basque Country has a lot of options to choose from. [2][4][9] While Athletic Club was mainly formed by local players, having only one foreigner in its ranks, Alfred Mills,[3] Bilbao FC was mostly made up by foreigners, such as Walter Evans, George Langford, William Dyer, and George Cockram. Like the rest of Spain, it is in the midfield that the Basques would boast their biggest talents. Lizarazu was a product of Les Eglantins youth set-up and was picked up by Bordeaux, the nearest big club to the French Basque country, a club that Bergeroo also served as a player. Its highest Elo was 1892 points after winning against Mexico on 30 October 1938. The Basque Country national football team (Basque: Euskal selekzioa) represents the Basque Country in football. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Even with every star choosing to play, it is safe to say that the Basque national team would not be on the same level as Spain, Italy, Germany and other European giants. This local rivalry was very strong in such a small town, but the success of these teams was important. Xabi Prieto could likely make a case for a starting role, maybe even as captain, while the likes of Mikel Arteta and Markel Susaeta have plenty of matches under their belts. The result was Euskal Herria 1, Catalonia 1.[61]. At international level Deschamps clocked up 103 appearances for Les Bleus and was, of course, the captain when they won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. The Agen-born Aymeric Laporte, another player who came through the same youth system and is wanted by several Premier League clubs, has gone on to become only the second French player to appear in the red and white stripes of Athletic Bilbao. [13] Arana was involved in the creation of the flag, anthem, and ultimately the Basque Nationalist Party (Partido Nacionalista Vasco, PNV). Ren Petit is regarded by many to have been Real Madrids first superstar footballer. Exactly 80 years ago, a French steamer called SS Winnipeg arrived in Chile, bringing 2200 Spanish refugees, many of them from the Basque country. [76], In October 2017, the federation confirmed that the Basque team would not play a friendly in late December that year as had become traditional (for reasons including scheduling difficulties, credibility in the football community and a noted decline in attendances at the festive matches), but instead would look to schedule a fixture during one of the FIFA International Match Calendar dates, possibly in March 2018. Players who have already appeared for a FIFA national team can play for the Basques in addition, but if they are simultaneously called up for both, the FIFA squad (usually Spain) takes precedence. This was shortly after General Franco's victory over the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. Artwork by: Sandra Sanchez This article is part of a series based on Basque football made in collaboration with Row Z. He has never been outspoken about being Basque, but there are options to replace him in Aritz Aduriz and Imanol Agirretxe. Firstly on 25 May they visited Estonia, winning 12,[69] then on 28 December they played their last game in the old San Mams against Tunisia, losing 02. 165 Basque players signed a statement announcing that they would not play unless the team was called 'Euskal Herria'. Sarramagna represented France and played in Saint-tiennes defeat to Bayern Munich in the 1976 European Cup final. Squad for the friendly against Costa Rica on 16 November 2020. The French Basque Country: a rugby heartland with world-class footballers The area has never produced a successful football club, but it has given France some of its most successful players. Less heralded when it comes to footballing matters is the French Basque country an area made up of a union of three provinces to the north-east of the traditionally mapped Basque Country. [31] They then toured the country during that summer, playing against Lokomotiv Moscow (15), Dynamo Moscow twice (12) and (47), Dinamo Leningrad (22), Spartak Moscow (62), Dynamo Kiev (13), Dinamo Tbilisi (02), the Georgian football team (13), and finally Dinamo Minsk (16). Though he can score from well outside the box, Muniain does his best work inside the box when he creates his own chances or finishes off missed opportunities. The defender from Pamplona is quick and very smart. Just as in the aftermath of the 1998 victory, the black and brown diaspora will be accorded a . The man in France behind the humanitarian effort was the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who had previously . The team made its debut on Monday 26 April 1937 in Paris's Parc des Princes against the French champions, Racing Paris, winning 03. [2], Interest in the sport continued to grow among the local citizens, who began to practice it, and they even went as far as to challenge the British team in 1894 to a match at Lamiako,[4][6][7] and naturally, the much advanced British won by a resounding score (05), but the result did not discourage the enthusiastic locals who were quick to play another match as the sport was sparking high interest in the area. There are also current France football stars such as Kylian Mbapp, Antoine Griezmann, and N'golo Kant, who are making an impact across the globe. Aymeric Laporte was born in Agen, France and plays for the French national team but was of Basque descent through his grandparents. Llorente is best known for being able to score headers from anywhere in the box, but he has a strong shot. [27][28] The former Athletic Club star is known for his ability to read the game and keep possession. The 21-year-old is capable of scoring wonderful goals and will regularly try his luck from distance. CA Osasuna was the only club with players called up for the match who refused to release them. Choosing this club is not for the faint of heart. Olympic Games selection only, no full caps. He excels in balancing when to go forward and when to stay back, and he is known for being a player who doesn't take unnecessary risks. Real Sociedad are the better team in the second half, but they don't equalise . Northern Spain is filled with quality players, and one day they just might be waving the Basque flag at a World Cup or European Championship tournament. There are several young strikers that could fight to make the cut too. Develop a world class academy . The Basques came out6-0 victors. Selecting a keeper for the Basque National is very easy, because there is already a first-choice in Athletic's Gorka Iraizoz. The Athletic defender also has decent pace and vision, but his passing is what makes him stand out. In 1937 the first president of the Basque autonomous region Jos Antonio Aguirre, who in his youth had been a player for Athletic Bilbao, decided to send a Basque football team abroad with the dual aim of raising money to fund the cost of the civil war, and also as a form of propaganda letting the world know about the conflict in Spain. Jacob Elordi, actor. [60], In 2007 the team's name was changed to 'Euskal Herria' (Euskal Herriko Futbol Selekzioa), and on 29 December they played a match against Catalonia in San Mames. Bayonne has given football more than just Deschamps. History. It is also interesting to note that South American strikers Gonzalo Higuain, who speaks perfect Basque, and Diego Forlan both have Basque blood due to family members. There really is only one man who would be the best candidate to lead the Basque national teamAthletic Club legend Ernesto Valverde. Mikel BalenziagaLB 5 of 16. He could also slip back into defence if needed without the team skipping much of a beat. Only played in one unofficial wartime international: See, Only played in two unofficial wartime international matches: See, Includes 1 match not counted by some sources: See. Lower Navarre, Labourd and Soule form a region that is roughly the size of Lancashire, but in footballing terms the French Basque country is nothing like the English county; it is often the epicentre of French player development. If Laporte was to snub the Basque national team for France, there are several other options in defence such as Mikel Gonzalez, Carlos Gurpegui and Mikel San Jose. [81][82][83][84], A provisional announcement was made for a fixture against Argentina in October 2019,[85] but this was never confirmed by the opposition federation and was soon cancelled officially. They can be found in the fifth tier of their domestic league but are looking to return to the fourth tier after their most recent relegation in 2012-13. Finish off the alternatives list with quality stars such asAnder Iturraspe and Raul Garcia and we really begin to get a picture of how strong the Basque midfield can be. Menchu Gal, painter. On 16 August 1979 they played under the name 'Euskadiko selekzioa' for the first time since 1938 at San Mames stadium during the Great Week of Bilbao, winning 41 against a League of Ireland XI. Up to the present time they have played 40 matches against a wide range of FIFA national teams such as Russia, Nigeria, Uruguay, Serbia, Tunisia, Estonia, Venezuela and Costa Rica, plus others against non-FIFA teams of various types. Both clubs merged later in 1915. The 24-year-old is a exceptional midfielder who can do it all. Marta Etura, actress. The Basque Country boasts a deep pool of talent at the back. The Basque Country would first have to become independent to field their own team in competitive tournaments, and even then eligibility to play for the team would likely be a tense affairs with so many players having already represented other countries. In the end the match was cancelled. 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He can put a lot of pace on his shots and is already known for scoring some unbelievable goals in his time at Real Sociedad. The Athletic Club winger would be a great player opposite toGriezmann for the Basques, as both would be able to beat defenders with pace and also provide assistance in defence. 8 Iribar, widely known as 'El Chopo' (The Popular), is an eminent figure of Basque . The likes of Ruben Pardo and Asier Illarramendi are also immensely talented despite their age and would add a lot to the squad. Muniain has fantastic dribbling abilities and incredible pace to go along with it. Chelsea full-back Cesar Azplicueta will be going to the World Cup this summer with the Spanish national team and for good reason. However, discrepancies between the federation, players and ESAIT led to the match, scheduled again to be played against Iran, not to be played. [70], In December 2012 they played Bolivia in San Sebastin, winning 61. Galen Gering, actor. This complicated situation of federations splitting off continued for a few more years. If Valverde was not up to the job, former Athletic Club manager Jupp Heynckesor current Sevilla coach Unai Emery, who is a full-blooded Basque, could lead the team. The game ended 11. For now, the autonomous community remains a part of Spain for the foreseeable future. Castile and Len won a penalty shootout 42. [7] Alongside the development of football was the introduction of Basque nationalism by Sabino Arana, considered by some as the founding "father". Both players also happen to be good with their weaker foot, which makes things much easier as well. Petit made his first team debut aged just 14 and he is credited with revolutionising the way the game was played in Spain. 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The list of Basque footballers features male association football players from the 'Greater Basque Country', a territory with a population of around 3 million (comprising the Basque autonomous Community ( Pas Vasco or Euskadi) and Navarre which are two of Spain's seventeen autonomous communities, plus the Northern Basque Country, an [52], The second time was in San Mams, Bilbao, on 21 February 1971 when a memorial match for Juan Gardeazbal was played between the Basque Country and Catalonia. RSS Feed Flickr Vimeo YouTube Pinterest Twitter Facebook Submit Search Search Euskal Kazeta HOME Culture Food Dance Handball Language Mus Music Research your Basque ancestry Basques in the Americas 1492-1592 It wasn't until 2011 that the promising midfielder made the return to the place of his birth, and he has been a driving force at Athletic ever since. In the autumn of 1937 the team crossed the Atlantic to play in Mexico where FIFA had given them permission to play clubs and the national side. 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