Here is a English version of the story from the site i get my football fix.
posted by Zool at 06:29 PM on June 17, 2002
This happens a lot with many a players from varying countries of origin. Ultimately the best way to secure the services of any player for your national team is simply having them play for you at an official game for the national team ( what constitues an official game is questionable ). That way, the player in question cannot play for another country ever ( correct me if i'm wrong on the ever bit ).
posted by Zool at 12:04 AM on March 18, 2002
So: Will it be Brazil or will it be Germany?
Perhaps it's just a football game, though... Football is not a matter of life and death, it's more important than that.
posted by Zool at 10:05 PM on June 26, 2002