 In 1902 Carlos became president of the "Federación Madrileña de Foot-Ball" and while in this post he suggested a football competition to celebrate the coronation of Alfonso XIII.This competition eventually evolved into the Copa del Rey.It was first played for in 1902 and four other teams, FC Barcelona, Club Español de Fútbol, Club Vizcaya and "New Foot-Ball de Madrid", joined "Madrid FC" in the first competition.