FIFA endorses Algerian plan
2009-06-04
FIFA on Wednesday (June 3rd) adopted a proposal by the Algerian Football Association (FAF) to abolish the age limit for players who wish to join another country's national football team, Reuters reported. Until now, dual-nationals who had played for a country's junior team could only join another country's national team before age 21. The measure drew support from many African nations, which will now be able to attract footballers who already played on European junior squads.
This content was commissioned for Magharebia.com.
Loading
Email to a friend
Print version
We welcome your comments on Magharebia's articles.
It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across the Maghreb. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While Magharebia.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. Magharebia.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.
Magharebia's Comments Policy