[PAR] [TLE] Football in Catalonia [SEP] Football is the most important sport in Catalonia and was introduced in the late 19th century by a combination of mostly British immigrant workers and visiting sailors, and students returning from Britain.  Catalonia led the way in the development of football in Spain, organising both the first association and the first league.  Today football in Catalonia is organized by the Catalan Football Federation and the RFEF and teams from Catalonia compete in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Copa Catalunya and several European competitions. [PAR] [TLE] FC Espanya de Barcelona [SEP] FC Espanya de Barcelona, was a Spanish Catalan football club based in Barcelona.  They enjoyed a golden age during the 1910s and were Catalan champions three times during the decade.  They were also Copa del Rey runners-up in 1914.  By 1923 the club had changed its name to Gràcia FC and in 1932 it merged with CE Europa.
[PAR] [TLE] Football in Catalonia [ SEP ] Football is the most important sport in Catalonia and was introduced in the late 19th century by a combination of mostly British immigrant workers and visiting sailors , and students returning from Britain . Catalonia led the way in the development of football in Spain , organising both the first association and the first league . Today football in Catalonia is organized by the Catalan Football Federation and the RFEF and teams from Catalonia compete in La Liga , the Copa del Rey , the Copa Catalunya and several European competitions . [PAR] [TLE] FC Espanya de Barcelona [ SEP ] FC Espanya de Barcelona , was a Spanish Catalan football club based in Barcelona . They enjoyed a golden age during the 1910s and were Catalan champions three times during the decade . They were also Copa del Rey runners - up in 1914 . By 1923 the club had changed its name to Gràcia FC and in 1932 it merged with CE Europa .
In which century was football introduced to this region represented by FC Espanya de Barcelona?
In which century was football introduced to this region represented by FC Espanya de Barcelona ?
19th century
19th century