Special member state territories and the European Union force of the Convention on the association of the Netherlands Antilles with the European Economic Community on 1 October 1964, however, the Netherlands Antilles became OCTs. Greenland joined the then European Community in 1973 as a county along with Denmark, but after gaining autonomy with the introduction of home rule within the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland voted to leave in 1982 and left in 1985, to become an OCT. The main reason for leaving is disagreements about the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and to regain control of Greenlandic fish resources to subsequently remain outside EU waters. Citizens of Greenland are,
Greenland Cup Greenland Cup The Greenland Cup was an association football friendly knock-out tournament held under Non-FIFA affiliations and controlled by the Football Association of Greenland. It was played by senior male Non-FIFA National Football Teams. The Greenland National Football Team competed as a regular in its short-lived running. Despite being the representing country, Greenland never won the Greenland Cup. It ran from 1980 to 1984, with 3 tournaments overall. The Faroe Islands and Iceland are the most successful teams with two cup victories. The Greenland Cup winners have since went on to become fully recognised UEFA and FIFA members. The Greenland