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How should International Eligibility work?

GuanYin · 2008-01-24 21:31:57

From the Ireland Squad thread: I honestly would like to see eligibility rules changed. Basically it favours the old empires, anyone who has ever invaded another country is always going to do better. It basically means the status quo stays for years to come and the likes of Senegal will never match France in terms of talent…

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#52 28-01-2008 5:22pm

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I think the rules as they stand are ok. there are certain places that may need a bit more than a solid rule, like here in ireland. if a player is born in Northern Ireland, but wants to play for the Republic, then let him. Look at what happened to Neil Lennon when he played for Northern Ireland after playing for Celtic. If a person feels affiliated with the Republic, then he should be allowed play for the republic, and vice versa if it ever arises.IMO

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#53 28-01-2008 6:05pm

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#54 28-01-2008 6:21pm

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Here's a good one... Eduardo... the croatian!! lolz!

Deco from Portugal?

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#55 28-01-2008 7:18pm

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Would football be the only sport in the world where actual citizenship doesn't make you automatically eligible for that country?

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