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Post by Usapang Football on Feb 14, 2011 12:21:25 GMT 8
The first Filipino to play for F.C. Barcelona
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Post by spam on Feb 14, 2011 13:07:50 GMT 8
Manuel Amechazurra born in Negros (Philippines) www.fcbarcelona.com/web/downloads/centre_de_documentacio/annexes/castellano/23._FUTBOLISTAS_EXTRANJEROS.pdfFILIPINAS Manuel Amechazzura 1905-1915 Paulino Alcantara 1912-1928 Juan Garchitorena 1915-1919 cathonys.blogspot.com/2009/06/cap_18.htmlEnglish translation Cap.581: The first "professional " FC Barcelona Barça In 1915 he joined Manuel Amechazurra, who was called the "Adventurer"and defended the colors of FC Barcelona in 137 games. The player asked to collect an amount due to their economic situation but have to leave the football if he is not helped, some managers requested that the club sought to pay him £ 300 per month in exchange Amechazurra "teach" English to some of the managers the club. Joan Gamper was opposed to this measure, but I accept the opinion of the majority of its board. although more than one wanted to change his vote. Gamper called for respect for what they thought. The more I knew that sooner or later come to football professionalism, but wanted to remain faithful to his ideas Amechazurra is the first "professional"recognized by the club, but would be Alfred Massana, Irizar and other colleagues who also perceive that a higher salary or less "disguised" It was not until June 28, 1924, when professionalism is accepted by the Spanish Federation. Thus ending with what was a palpable activity during the second decade of the twentieth century. All that is known is that Amechazurra Manuel was born in Negros (Philippines) in the late nineteenth and died in 1965 in Barcelona.
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Post by markdelvalle on Feb 15, 2011 13:08:56 GMT 8
Thus said, it is likely that we have more Filipino players in the SPL's archives if we can figure out which teams played where that time
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Post by faajose on Mar 5, 2011 21:19:54 GMT 8
BARCA?
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Post by veryfatchocobo on Mar 28, 2011 2:38:07 GMT 8
Didn't know there were 2 Filipinos in Barca...
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 9, 2011 14:14:26 GMT 8
Didn't know there were 2 Filipinos in Barca... Both players(Alcantara and Amechazzura) were mentioned in the Barca forum under the Alcantara thread where you were posting a lot by a visitor to the Barcelona museum. You should remember. You still think we won't make the World Cup this century like you said in that forum.
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 30, 2011 4:29:33 GMT 8
Jonah Amechazzura one of the descendants of the Manuel who is from the Philippines gives some more info about Manuel: An earlier Azkal! Then I got this e-mail from Jonah Amechazurra, a great-grandnephew of another Filipino football player of yore, “I read your article in STAR, and it was great but there are some flaws and is kind of misleading. To set the record straight, Paulino Alcántara Riestrá was not the first Filipino to play in Europe. Manuel Amechazurra was the first Filipino who joined the Football Club Barcelona from 1905 to 1915. FC Barcelona also won The Pyrenees Cup four times, from 1910-1913, with him. The Pyrenees Cup is the first football international in Europe. But the tournament stopped due to the beginning of World War 1 in 1914. It’s sad because our bisabuelo is not recognized here in the Philippines despite the fact that he brought so much glory to the country. “Manuel Amechazurra was born in Bacolod City, Philippines. He was called el capitán and played as a defender (compared to striker position that Paulino Alcantara played). “Manuel Amechazurra had a Basque bloodline. The clan’s roots came from the Basque region of Spain. Cheers and God bless. Embrace the love and more power to our very own Futbol Filipinas.” www.philstar.com/modern-living/680631/more-azkals-and-national-stadiumThat article also says that one of the Alcantara's descendant is reaching out and want Paulino recognized.
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Post by logic09 on May 1, 2011 0:29:54 GMT 8
there you go... i have read it somewhere in FB..
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Post by takernz on Jul 25, 2011 13:12:35 GMT 8
Jonah Amechazzura one of the descendants of the Manuel who is from the Philippines gives some more info about Manuel: An earlier Azkal! Then I got this e-mail from Jonah Amechazurra, a great-grandnephew of another Filipino football player of yore, “I read your article in STAR, and it was great but there are some flaws and is kind of misleading. To set the record straight, Paulino Alcántara Riestrá was not the first Filipino to play in Europe. Manuel Amechazurra was the first Filipino who joined the Football Club Barcelona from 1905 to 1915. FC Barcelona also won The Pyrenees Cup four times, from 1910-1913, with him. The Pyrenees Cup is the first football international in Europe. But the tournament stopped due to the beginning of World War 1 in 1914. It’s sad because our bisabuelo is not recognized here in the Philippines despite the fact that he brought so much glory to the country. “Manuel Amechazurra was born in Bacolod City, Philippines. He was called el capitán and played as a defender (compared to striker position that Paulino Alcantara played). “Manuel Amechazurra had a Basque bloodline. The clan’s roots came from the Basque region of Spain. Cheers and God bless. Embrace the love and more power to our very own Futbol Filipinas.” www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=680959&publicationSubCategoryId=85That article also says that one of the Alcantara's descendant is reaching out and want Paulino recognized. Did Señor Manuel played for the Philippines like Señor Paulino?
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Post by spam on Sept 25, 2011 10:59:37 GMT 8
i found a very interesting bit of information about Manuel Amechazurra, it's in catalan on it's orig. link ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Amechazurra it says he played for catalonia national team, i think that was the time when they were given autonomy, but isn't it until now they are longing for independence? i remember a few years ago when Real Madrid played against Barca, there were fans w/ placards that says "Barcelona is not Spain". Manuel Amechazurra Personal Information Full Name Manuel Amechazurra Nicknames Adventurer, Amecha Date of Birth 1884 Birthplace Negros, Philippines Date of death February 13, 1965 Place of death Barcelona, ??Catalonia Team Position Defense Professional team Years Team (goals) 1902-1906 FC Irish 1906-1908 FC Barcelona 1906-1908 1908 St.Boniface's College 1908 Star United 1908 Union Catholic 1909 Stoke Chuchife ? Irun Sporting Club 1909-1915 FC Barcelona National team 1910-1912 Catalonia [1]Matches and goals in the league only Manuel Amechazurra (Negros, Philippines, 1884 - Barcelona, ??13 February 1965 was a footballer Hispano-Filipino established in Catalonia for years 1900 and 1910. Career Manuel Amechazurra playing position defense. Originally from the Philippines, a young man settled in Barcelona. He began playing football at FC Irish in 1902. In 1906 joined FC Barcelona. In 1908 went to England where he played for several clubs in the country. In England learned the latest techniques and tactics, which transports in Barcelona when he returned in 1909. He returned briefly to go to the Sporting Club Irun. This travel frequently made it known among their peers by the nickname of the adventurer. He played for FC Barcelona until 1915, nearly a decade with the exception of his brief trips. Played a total of 137 first team games and scored 20 goals. He was team captain for five years. It is considered the first professional club undercover in a time when football was amateur.Earning 300 pesetas disguised in exchange for teaching English to some executives, despite opposition by Joan Gamper. A few months later, players or Irizar Alfred Massana also began to collect in disguised form. He played several games with the Catalan football between 1910 and 1912. He was a member of the club between 1907 and 1908. Once removed also devoted to arbitration. Awards FC Barcelona Championship of Catalonia: 1908-1909, 1909-1910, 1910-1911, 1912-1913 Spanish Cup: 3 1909-1910, 1911-1912, 1912-1913 Cup of the Pyrenees: 4 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913
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Post by cjeagle on Feb 25, 2012 13:46:05 GMT 8
Chap. 531: The First "professional" of FC Barcelona In 1915 Barça signed Manuel Amechazurra, who was called the "Adventurer" and defended the colors of FC Barcelona for 137 games. The player asked to receive an amount due to his economic situation, otherwise he would have to leave football if he was not helped, some directors requested that the club pay him 300 pesetas a month, in exchange Amechazurra would "teach" English to some of the directors of the club. Joan Gamper opposed this measure, but I accept the opinion of the majority of his board, despite the fact that more than one wanted to change their vote. Gamper asked that what they had thought be respected. He knew that sooner or later professionalism would come to football, but he wanted to remain faithful to his ideas. Amechazurra is the first "professional" recognized by the club, although Alfred Massana, Irizar and other teammates who also received a salary more than less "disguised" It was not until June 28, 1924, when professionalism was accepted by the Spanish Federation. Ending in this way what was a palpable activity during the second decade of the 20th century. The only thing that is known about Manuel Amechazurra is that he was born in Negros (Philippines) at the end of the 19th century and that he died in 1965 in Barcelona. cathonys.blogspot.com/2009/06/cap_18.htmlAcc. to a comment on this entry his granddaughter Teresa Amechazurra says that the only reason he asked for a salary making him FC Barcelona's first professional, was because his parents threatened to stop sending him money if he didn't continue studying which was the reason they sent him to Spain in the first place.
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Post by cjeagle on Nov 24, 2022 22:03:21 GMT 8
His FC Barcelona photos courtesy of one of his relatives on facebook his great grandnephew Jonah Amechazurra who still lives in the Philippines.
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