Gibraltar Football Association (GFA)
Homepage: http://www.gfa.gi/
History:
One of the ten oldest football
federations in the world, the Gibraltar
Football Association (GFA) was founded in
1895. Initially named as Gibraltar Civilian
Football Association, GFA was founded then
to coordinate efforts of an increasing number
of football associations. In 1901, GFA formed
a representative team which competed against
military teams. In 1909, GFA became successful
in affiliating with the Football Association.
GFA, however, was not equally successful
in its bid to become a full member of the
UEFA, due to an opposition from the Spanish
Football Federation. GFA is now looking
forward to a positive turnout in its pending
application for membership of UEFA.
GFA considers the period
of 1949-1955 as its golden era, when teams
such as Real Madrid FC, Atletico Madrid
FC, Real Valladolid FC, Beogradski FC, Wacker
FC, and Admira FC came to Gibraltar to play
with their local team.
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