Football in Andorra

The sport of football in the country of Andorra is run by the Andorran Football Federation.[1][2] The federation administers the Andorran national football team, as well as the Andorran First Division.

Football in Andorra
CountryAndorra
Governing bodyAndorran Football Federation
National team(s)men's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions

The national team has existed since 1996. They have recorded seven victories, one each against Albania, Belarus, Hungary, Liechtenstein Macedonia, Moldova and San Marino. They are one of the most penalized teams in Europe, having received more red and yellow cards in the WC 2006 Qualifiers than any other team.

Albert Celades is an Andorran, who has played for both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The midfielder never made an appearance for the Andorran squad. However, he did make it to the Spain national team.

FC Andorra is the only Andorran team to play in the Spanish football league system instead of the domestic league.

League system 2019–20
Level Leagues/Divisions
1 Primera Divisió
8 clubs
2 Segona Divisió
10 clubs (3 reserve teams)

See also

References
  1. "A trip into the elusive but ever-improving world of Andorran football". 11 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  2. "When Saturday Comes - Remote possibilities". Wsc.co.uk. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
  • League321.com - Andorran football league tables, records & statistics database.
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