Corsica national football team
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The Corsica national football team is the unofficial football team for the island of Corsica
, France
. It is not affiliated with FIFA
or UEFA
. Until now, the selection has played against national teams only three times : in 1967 against France
, in 1998, just before the 1998 FIFA World Cup
against Cameroon
(as a preparation game for the Lions Indomptables), and more recently in 2009 against Congo
.
In the past, the selection has also played against club teams, as in 1962 against OGC Nice
, or Stade Reims
in 1963.
The match against Congo
was organized by the CFA (Corsica Football Association). In order to be called up for the team, a player had to fulfil two conditions : having at least one parent or grandparent from Corsica and being a professional player or being part of a professional club.
and Ajaccio
.
It has been said that from now on, the matches will be played alternatively in Bastia (Stade Armand Cesari
) and in Ajaccio (either Stade Ange Casanova
or Stade François Coty
).
in a friendly on May 31 2011.
Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is not affiliated with FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
or UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
. Until now, the selection has played against national teams only three times : in 1967 against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, in 1998, just before the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
against Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
(as a preparation game for the Lions Indomptables), and more recently in 2009 against Congo
Congo national football team
The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
.
In the past, the selection has also played against club teams, as in 1962 against OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
, or Stade Reims
Stade Reims
Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season...
in 1963.
The match against Congo
Congo national football team
The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
was organized by the CFA (Corsica Football Association). In order to be called up for the team, a player had to fulfil two conditions : having at least one parent or grandparent from Corsica and being a professional player or being part of a professional club.
Venue of the team
The venue of the selection is not fixed : Corsica has played in both of the major cities of the island, BastiaBastia
Bastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department....
and Ajaccio
Ajaccio
Ajaccio , is a commune on the island of Corsica in France. It is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud....
.
It has been said that from now on, the matches will be played alternatively in Bastia (Stade Armand Cesari
Stade Armand Cesari
Stade Armand-Cesari is a multi-purpose stadium in Bastia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches of SC Bastia. The stadium is able to hold 10,460 people and opened in 1932....
) and in Ajaccio (either Stade Ange Casanova
Stade Ange Casanova
Stade Ange Casanova is a football stadium in Ajaccio, Corsica, France and is the home stadium of Gazélec Football Club Olympique Ajaccio. Its current capacity is 6,000 persons....
or Stade François Coty
Stade François Coty
Stade François Coty is a football stadium in the Corsican city of Ajaccio, France, and the home of AC Ajaccio. Its capacity is 10,660.The stadium was inaugurated on 1 December 1969 under the name Parc des Sports de l'ACA. A crowd of 14,421 was in attendance to see AC Ajaccio defeat SC Bastia in the...
).
Current Team
The following players were called to face BulgariaBulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
in a friendly on May 31 2011.
| No. | Name | DoB (Age) | Club | Caps | Goals | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| Nicolas Penneteau Nicolas Penneteau Nicolas Penneteau is a French football goalkeeper currently playing for Valenciennes FC in the French Ligue 1.He joined the Corsican football team to play with them in the Corsica Cup 2010.-External links:*... |
 Valenciennes FCValenciennes FC Valenciennes Football Club is a French association football club based in Valenciennes. The club was founded in 1913 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Valenciennes plays its home matches at the recently-built Stade du Hainaut located within the city... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Jean-Louis Leca Jean-Louis Leca Jean-Louis Leca is a French footballer currently under contract for French side Valenciennes FC.-External links:**... |
Valenciennes FC Valenciennes FC Valenciennes Football Club is a French association football club based in Valenciennes. The club was founded in 1913 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Valenciennes plays its home matches at the recently-built Stade du Hainaut located within the city... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Dumè Agostini Dominique Agostini Dominique Agostini is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for SC Bastia.-External links:*... |
 SC BastiaSC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
2010 Corsica Football Cup | ||||
| Defenders | ||||||
| Sébastien Squillaci Sébastien Squillaci Sébastien Squillaci is a French international footballer who plays for Arsenal. He plays as a central defender and is described as a player who "reads the game well" and is "strong in the air and on the ground"... |
 Arsenal F.C.Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| François Modesto François Modesto François Joseph Modesto is a French footballer who currently plays for Greek Superleague club Olympiacos.Modesto played his first professional match for SC Bastia against Monaco, in which Bastia won 2–0. After two seasons and 16 games for Bastia he spent four seasons in Italy with Cagliari until... |
 Olympiacos F.C. |
vs , 14 May 1998 (Friendly) | ||||
| Yohan Bocognano Yohan Bocognano Yohan Bocognano is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for Gazélec Ajaccio.-External links:*... |
Nîmes Olympique Nîmes Olympique Nîmes Olympique is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Championnat National, the third level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Anthony Lippini Anthony Lippini Anthony Lippini is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 2 club AC Ajaccio.He previously played for Troyes AC and Montpellier HSC.-References:... |
AC Ajaccio AC Ajaccio Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Gilles Cioni Gilles Cioni Gilles Cioni is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for SC Bastia.-External links:*... |
SC Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Damien Tibéri Damien Tibéri Damien Tibéri is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays for AC Ajaccio.-External links:*... |
CS Sedan |
vs , 19 May 2010 (2010 Corsica Football Cup) | ||||
| Grégory Lorenzi Grégory Lorenzi Grégory Lorenzi is a football defender from France. He plays for French Ligue 1 club Stade Brestois.- External links :*... |
AC Arles-Avignon |
vs , 19 May 2010 (2010 Corsica Football Cup) | ||||
| Midfielders | ||||||
| Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi is a French football midfielder who currently plays for AC Ajaccio.-References:* at L'Equipe.fr... |
AC Ajaccio AC Ajaccio Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain... |
vs , 19 May 2010 (2010 Corsica Football Cup) | ||||
| Pascal Berenguer Pascal Berenguer Pascal Berenguer is a French professional football player, currently with RC Lens on loan from AS Nancy.-External links:* at lfp.fr*... |
AS Nancy AS Nancy Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine is a French association football club based in Nancy. The club was founded in 1967 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Nancy plays its home matches at the Stade Marcel Picot in Tomblaine, a commune located in the Arrondissement of... |
vs , 19 May 2010 (2010 Corsica Football Cup) | ||||
| Johan Cavalli Johan Cavalli Johan Cavalli is a French footballer playing for French side AC Ajaccio. He plays on the left side of midfield.-Career:... |
AC Ajaccio AC Ajaccio Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Gary Coulibaly Gary Coulibaly Gary Coulibaly is a French-Malian football midfielder, since 2008 playing for FC Istres- Career :Coulibaly moved in July 2008 from SC Bastia in the French Ligue 2 to FC Istres for free.- External links :* *... |
FC Istres FC Istres Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Jean-Jacques Rocchi Jean-Jacques Rocchi Jean-Jacques Rocchi in Bastia is a French professional football player.-External links:*... |
SC Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Louis Poggi | Gazélec Ajaccio Gazélec Ajaccio Gazélec Football Club Olympique Ajaccio was founded in 1910. The club is based in Ajaccio, Corsica.- Honours :* French Amateur Champions: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968.* Corsican Champions: 1937, 1938, 1956, 1957, 1961.-Current squad:... |
vs , 31 May 2011 (Friendly) | ||||
| Yannick Cahuzac Yannick Cahuzac Yannick Cahuzac is a French professional football player who currently plays in the Championnat National for SC Bastia.He is the grandson of famous player and coach Pierre Cahuzac.-External links:*... |
SC Bastia SC Bastia Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Julian Palmieri Julian Palmieri Julian Palmieri is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays for FC Istres.He played on the professional level in Ligue 2 for SC Bastia and Serie B for F.C. Crotone.-External links:*... |
FC Istres FC Istres Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Forwards | ||||||
| Jean-Jacques Mandrichi Jean-Jacques Mandrichi Jean-Jacques Mandrichi is a French football striker. He currently plays for LB Châteauroux in Ligue 2.On 31 August 2010 Mandrichi signed a two year deal to play for Grenoble Foot 38.... |
Grenoble Foot 38 Grenoble Foot 38 Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger... |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
| Ludovic Giuly Ludovic Giuly Ludovic Giuly is a French footballer who plays for Monaco as an attacking midfielder and winger. He represented France at international level, gaining 17 caps over a five-year period, and was a member of their 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup winning squad.-Early career:After starting his career with... |
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. |
vs , 31 May 2011 (Friendly) | ||||
| Rémy Cabella Rémy Cabella Rémy Cabella is a French football player who plays for Montpellier HSC. He plays as an attacking midfielder.- External links :... |
AC Arles-Avignon |
vs , 6 June 2009 (Friendly) | ||||
Results in the past
| Date | Competition | Location | Home Team | Result | Away Team | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stade Vélodrome Stade Vélodrome The Stade Vélodrome is a football stadium in Marseille, France. It is home to the Olympique de Marseille football club of Ligue 1, and was a venue in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. It is the largest club-football ground in France, with a capacity of 60,031 spectators,... , Marseille Marseille Marseille , known in antiquity as Massalia , is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 852,395 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Marseille extends beyond the city limits with a population of over 1,420,000 on an area of... |
France France national football team The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe... |
Corsica |
Étienne Sansonetti Étienne Sansonetti is a French former professional footballer who played as a striker. Sansonetti played his club football with Marseille, Valenciennes, Angers, Bastia, AC Ajaccio, Monaco and Gazélec Ajaccio. Sansonetti was the Ligue 1 topscorer in the 1967-68 season, scoring 26 goals.-References:*... , Serra |
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| Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand-Cesari is a multi-purpose stadium in Bastia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches of SC Bastia. The stadium is able to hold 10,460 people and opened in 1932.... , Bastia Bastia Bastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department.... |
Corsica |
 CameroonCameroon national football team The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any... |
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| Stade Ange Casanova Stade Ange Casanova Stade Ange Casanova is a football stadium in Ajaccio, Corsica, France and is the home stadium of Gazélec Football Club Olympique Ajaccio. Its current capacity is 6,000 persons.... , Ajaccio Ajaccio Ajaccio , is a commune on the island of Corsica in France. It is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud.... |
Corsica |
 CongoCongo national football team The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972... |
Christophe Gaffory Christophe Gaffory is a French professional football player. He currently plays for Vannes OC.- International Career:He represented Corsica in a game against Congo.-International Goals:-External links:... |
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| Stade François Coty Stade François Coty Stade François Coty is a football stadium in the Corsican city of Ajaccio, France, and the home of AC Ajaccio. Its capacity is 10,660.The stadium was inaugurated on 1 December 1969 under the name Parc des Sports de l'ACA. A crowd of 14,421 was in attendance to see AC Ajaccio defeat SC Bastia in the... , Ajaccio Ajaccio Ajaccio , is a commune on the island of Corsica in France. It is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud.... |
Corsica |
 BrittanyBrittany national football team The Brittany football select is the professional football team of Brittany, France. It is administered by Bretagne Football Association . It is neither affiliated to FIFA nor UEFA but is characterised as one of the six Celtic nations and has also been referred to as Little Britain, as opposed to... |
Damien Tibéri Damien Tibéri is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays for AC Ajaccio.-External links:*... , Mandrichi Jean-Jacques Mandrichi Jean-Jacques Mandrichi is a French football striker. He currently plays for LB Châteauroux in Ligue 2.On 31 August 2010 Mandrichi signed a two year deal to play for Grenoble Foot 38.... |
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| Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand Cesari Stade Armand-Cesari is a multi-purpose stadium in Bastia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches of SC Bastia. The stadium is able to hold 10,460 people and opened in 1932.... , Bastia Bastia Bastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department.... |
Corsica |
 GabonGabon national football team The Gabon national football team, nicknamed Azingo Nationale, is the national team of Gabon and is controlled by the Fédération Gabonaise de Football... |
Pascal Berenguer Pascal Berenguer is a French professional football player, currently with RC Lens on loan from AS Nancy.-External links:* at lfp.fr*... |
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| Stade François Coty Stade François Coty Stade François Coty is a football stadium in the Corsican city of Ajaccio, France, and the home of AC Ajaccio. Its capacity is 10,660.The stadium was inaugurated on 1 December 1969 under the name Parc des Sports de l'ACA. A crowd of 14,421 was in attendance to see AC Ajaccio defeat SC Bastia in the... , Ajaccio Ajaccio Ajaccio , is a commune on the island of Corsica in France. It is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud.... |
Corsica |
 BulgariaBulgaria national football team The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus... |
Johan Cavalli Johan Cavalli is a French footballer playing for French side AC Ajaccio. He plays on the left side of midfield.-Career:... |
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