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FIFA Receives an Official Letter from Diego Costa
Posted on 10/3/13 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 10/3/13 at 5:18 pm
Pressure from Brazil has taken effect and the case will be taken to the Dispute Resolution Chamber. The player has announced that he wants to play for Spain.
World Football’s organizing body, FIFA have told the Spanish Football Federation that they still cannot call Diego Costa for international duty. Under FIFA regulations, the RFEF are within their rights to call the Atlético de Madrid forward.
According to Article 18
1. If a Player has more than one nationality, or if a Player acquires a new nationality, or if a Player is eligible to play for several representative teams due to nationality, he may, only once, request to change the Association for which he is eligible to play international matches to the Association of another country of which he holds nationality, subject to the following conditions:
(a) He has not played a match (either in full or in part) in an official competition at “A” international level for his current Association, and at the time of his first full or partial appearance in an international match in an official competition for his current Association, he already had the nationality of the representative team for which he wishes to play."
This applies to Diego Costa but after being pressured by Brazil, FIFA have decided to submit the case to the Dispute Resolution Chamber, whose vice-president, curiously, is the Spaniard, Juan Padrón.
In short, Diego Costa is not able to play for Spain or Brazil until FIFA make their final decision.
So the Atlético de Madrid player will not feature in Vicente Del Bosque’s list for this month’s 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Georgia which he is due to announce tomorrow. Diego Costa has told the Spain coach that his intention is to play for Spain and not Brazil.
Costa will be eligible to play for Spain only if he: gains permanent Spanish nationality (Article 5, paragraph 1 of the Laws and Regulations), if he has never appeared for another member association, in the starting line-up or as a substitute in an official match or in the case of a player who changes nationality during their career (which applies to Costa): either he or his parents need to either have been born in Spain or spent at least five years uninterrupted living and working in Spain since the age of 18 (Article 7 of the Laws and Regulations).
Costa has been playing professionally in Spain since 31st August 2007 and now requires a certificate from the Brazilian Football Federation stating that he has never played for the Brazil national team at any category in official competition. His only appearance for Brazil was as a second half substitute in a friendly against Italy in Geneva in March this year.
World Football’s organizing body, FIFA have told the Spanish Football Federation that they still cannot call Diego Costa for international duty. Under FIFA regulations, the RFEF are within their rights to call the Atlético de Madrid forward.
According to Article 18
1. If a Player has more than one nationality, or if a Player acquires a new nationality, or if a Player is eligible to play for several representative teams due to nationality, he may, only once, request to change the Association for which he is eligible to play international matches to the Association of another country of which he holds nationality, subject to the following conditions:
(a) He has not played a match (either in full or in part) in an official competition at “A” international level for his current Association, and at the time of his first full or partial appearance in an international match in an official competition for his current Association, he already had the nationality of the representative team for which he wishes to play."
This applies to Diego Costa but after being pressured by Brazil, FIFA have decided to submit the case to the Dispute Resolution Chamber, whose vice-president, curiously, is the Spaniard, Juan Padrón.
In short, Diego Costa is not able to play for Spain or Brazil until FIFA make their final decision.
So the Atlético de Madrid player will not feature in Vicente Del Bosque’s list for this month’s 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Georgia which he is due to announce tomorrow. Diego Costa has told the Spain coach that his intention is to play for Spain and not Brazil.
Costa will be eligible to play for Spain only if he: gains permanent Spanish nationality (Article 5, paragraph 1 of the Laws and Regulations), if he has never appeared for another member association, in the starting line-up or as a substitute in an official match or in the case of a player who changes nationality during their career (which applies to Costa): either he or his parents need to either have been born in Spain or spent at least five years uninterrupted living and working in Spain since the age of 18 (Article 7 of the Laws and Regulations).
Costa has been playing professionally in Spain since 31st August 2007 and now requires a certificate from the Brazilian Football Federation stating that he has never played for the Brazil national team at any category in official competition. His only appearance for Brazil was as a second half substitute in a friendly against Italy in Geneva in March this year.
This post was edited on 10/26/13 at 5:49 pm
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Posted on 10/3/13 at 6:05 pm to Dandy Lion
Why does he not want to play for Brazil?
Posted on 10/3/13 at 10:18 pm to itawambadog
He has been in Europe for a while, and it's not like Brazil has been going after him hard, ever.
I think that the bigger surprise is that Brazil actually gives a shite about a player leaving them.
I think that the bigger surprise is that Brazil actually gives a shite about a player leaving them.
Posted on 10/4/13 at 4:15 pm to joey barton
After announcing the 23 players who will form part of his squad for the final two 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Group 1, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque reviewed some of the current issues concerning the national team.
Diego Costa: “It’s not that we’ve run out of time, it’s a sporting matter. The Federation began the legal procedure as quickly as they could and if anyone’s to blame, it’s the coaches as we didn’t have time beforehand. He’s not a typical, out-and-out centre-forward; he’s different and he complements those around him. He has been developing his game in Spain since he was 18 and was a very complete player when he joined Atlético de Madrid. He could be very useful for us for his ability to shake off defenders. We needed to put ourselves in contact with him to deal with the issue; we had a very pleasant chat with him – he’ a very noble, approachable and friendly guy – not at all like the aggressive Diego Costa we see out on the pitch. We told him that we were interested in calling him for Spain and he said that he wanted to join us. But until he has played for us, he won’t close the door entirely on Brazil. We know how the world works – nobody chooses where they are born but he has the requisites to play for our national team”.
Diego Costa: “It’s not that we’ve run out of time, it’s a sporting matter. The Federation began the legal procedure as quickly as they could and if anyone’s to blame, it’s the coaches as we didn’t have time beforehand. He’s not a typical, out-and-out centre-forward; he’s different and he complements those around him. He has been developing his game in Spain since he was 18 and was a very complete player when he joined Atlético de Madrid. He could be very useful for us for his ability to shake off defenders. We needed to put ourselves in contact with him to deal with the issue; we had a very pleasant chat with him – he’ a very noble, approachable and friendly guy – not at all like the aggressive Diego Costa we see out on the pitch. We told him that we were interested in calling him for Spain and he said that he wanted to join us. But until he has played for us, he won’t close the door entirely on Brazil. We know how the world works – nobody chooses where they are born but he has the requisites to play for our national team”.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 2:00 pm to Dandy Lion
quote:
"Aunque nací en Brasil, España me lo ha dado todo", aseguró.
Costa has spoken. Spain has given me everything, although I was born in Brazil.
His mind is made up.
frick Scolari, frick Brazil, as I know they're going to create havoc with this.
I hope Brazil and Spain meet in the WC. It will be priceless to see him in La Roja, and their crazy asses calling him a traitor. Especially if he scores. That would be the epitome of epic.
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 10/11/13 at 11:01 am to Dandy Lion
frick Scolari, frick Brazil. FIFA has requested Brazil to author an official certificate stating Costa has never played for Brazil in an official match, which effectively then frees Costa to play for Spain.
Luiz Filipe Scolari has indicated he will call up Diego Costa to the Brazil squad for the World Cup, despite the player declaring he would like to play for Spain at the tournament.
In an interview with 'Globoesporte', the Brazil coach turned up the heat, declaring that he still sees Diego Costa as available for selection, and criticising the Spanish media for their coverage of the saga.
He said: "I'm the Brazil coach and in May I'm going to pick my squad for the World Cup, and I will decide the squad on my own terms. Every Brazilian player has a chance of being called up. That's my project, that's my job. Any Brazilian footballer who is legally allowed to play for the team could be called up."
Scolari also had a go at the Spanish press, declaring: "The Spaniards don't know anything and are inventing a whole load of stories."
Luiz Filipe Scolari has indicated he will call up Diego Costa to the Brazil squad for the World Cup, despite the player declaring he would like to play for Spain at the tournament.
In an interview with 'Globoesporte', the Brazil coach turned up the heat, declaring that he still sees Diego Costa as available for selection, and criticising the Spanish media for their coverage of the saga.
He said: "I'm the Brazil coach and in May I'm going to pick my squad for the World Cup, and I will decide the squad on my own terms. Every Brazilian player has a chance of being called up. That's my project, that's my job. Any Brazilian footballer who is legally allowed to play for the team could be called up."
Scolari also had a go at the Spanish press, declaring: "The Spaniards don't know anything and are inventing a whole load of stories."
Posted on 10/11/13 at 11:21 am to Dandy Lion
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Costa has never played for Brazil
Hard to do that when they don't play any official matches between the confed cup and the world cup.
Posted on 10/15/13 at 7:14 am to Jumbeauxlaya
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) sent an official letter last night to their Spanish counterparts, stating that Diego Costa has not been called up for an official match for Brazil at any level but warning that the Atlético Marid has played two friendlies (against Italy, 21 March 2013 and Russia, four days later) and that the decision has been taken to call the player up for Brazil’s two friendlies in November.
The letter also advises the Spanish federation that Scolari has not ruled out using Diego Costa at the World Cup next summer and reminds the Spaniards that the player was born in Brazil and has a Brazilian passport and that his eligibility to play for Spain comes about only because he has lived in the country and not because of any other connection, such as having Spanish ancestors.
If Del Bosque calls Diego Costa up in November the CBF will leave the conflict in FIFA’s hands and it will be up to the Players’ Status Committee to take a decision. Where either country is dissatisfied by the outcome this could then be appealed to the Dispute Resolution Chamber with the possibility that a final decision is delayed until after the World Cup, meaning the forward is unable to play for either country.
On 3 October Diego Costa had lunch with Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque and Spanish Federation General Secretary Jorge Pérez and confirmed to them that his intention was to play for Spain. The Spanish Federation intend to meet with him again this week.
The letter also advises the Spanish federation that Scolari has not ruled out using Diego Costa at the World Cup next summer and reminds the Spaniards that the player was born in Brazil and has a Brazilian passport and that his eligibility to play for Spain comes about only because he has lived in the country and not because of any other connection, such as having Spanish ancestors.
If Del Bosque calls Diego Costa up in November the CBF will leave the conflict in FIFA’s hands and it will be up to the Players’ Status Committee to take a decision. Where either country is dissatisfied by the outcome this could then be appealed to the Dispute Resolution Chamber with the possibility that a final decision is delayed until after the World Cup, meaning the forward is unable to play for either country.
On 3 October Diego Costa had lunch with Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque and Spanish Federation General Secretary Jorge Pérez and confirmed to them that his intention was to play for Spain. The Spanish Federation intend to meet with him again this week.
Posted on 10/15/13 at 9:49 am to Dandy Lion
yo Dandy, have you ever read Morbo: The Story of Spanish Football? I'm reading Tor! right now, wondering if that one was worth reading next.
Posted on 10/15/13 at 9:55 am to Tweezy
No, I haven´t. You´ve got e-mail.
Posted on 10/24/13 at 7:01 pm to Dandy Lion
Scolari now calls up Costa for friendly duty.
Costa says he´s already made up his mind, and I think it´s Spain.
No news on the certification that Costa has not played for Brasil in an official match.
I´d like to see him go to these friendlies, but not get hurt, of course. I´d like to see him do bang up well, in addition.
frick Scolari.
Costa says he´s already made up his mind, and I think it´s Spain.
No news on the certification that Costa has not played for Brasil in an official match.
I´d like to see him go to these friendlies, but not get hurt, of course. I´d like to see him do bang up well, in addition.
frick Scolari.
Posted on 10/26/13 at 5:44 pm to Dandy Lion
Costa ratified what everyone was expecting. He shuns Brasil in an official letter to FIFA, he wants to play for Spain.
The Brasilians are going to the Dispute Resolution Chamber. They will lose.
The Brasilians are going to the Dispute Resolution Chamber. They will lose.
This post was edited on 10/26/13 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 10/26/13 at 6:14 pm to Dandy Lion
Before this season... neither one of them wanted him really, but both are looking for that bonafide first team #9 right now... amazing the difference a year makes.
Wish he'd of chose LFC this summer! people said we were nuts offering £24mm for him..
Wish he'd of chose LFC this summer! people said we were nuts offering £24mm for him..
Posted on 10/30/13 at 11:43 am to TFTC
Playing for Spain: “It has been a difficult decision because of what it means to decide between the country where you were born and Spain, the country that has given you everything. I looked at it and the right thing to do is play for Spain, because I’ve done everything here. Everything I have in my life has been given to me by this country, which I have very special affection for. I feel valued here for everything I do every day and I feel the affection of the people.”
Criticism in Brazil: “I want people to understand that at no point am I giving up on Brazil. I don’t see it that way. It’s simply that I feel valued here; I’ve made my career here. I owe everything I am to this country. It’s a decision I thought about a lot. I have family in Brazil, it’s where I was born and where I’ll live when I stop playing football. I hope people understand it and respect it.”
La Roja: “Not everyone gets to wear this shirt. It’s an honour, something huge in a footballer’s life. From the moment that [Spain coach Vicente] Del Bosque calls me up and I’m in the squad and can play five, 10, 15 minutes or whatever, I’m going to give my all because that’s the way I am. My life has always been about working hard, I’ve always given my all at every club I’ve played for and I’ll give whatever it takes because it’s the national side of the country that has given me everything. I hope to be able to contribute in some way.”
Negotiations: “One of the things that most comes to my mind is the importance of the group. It’s one of the things that are most valued in the dressing room and in a team’s performance. I made it clear to the people who came to talk to me and to the coach that what was important was the group. If the group was in agreement and believed that it was the right decision for the good of the group, then I was delighted [to represent Spain].”
Criticism in Brazil: “I want people to understand that at no point am I giving up on Brazil. I don’t see it that way. It’s simply that I feel valued here; I’ve made my career here. I owe everything I am to this country. It’s a decision I thought about a lot. I have family in Brazil, it’s where I was born and where I’ll live when I stop playing football. I hope people understand it and respect it.”
La Roja: “Not everyone gets to wear this shirt. It’s an honour, something huge in a footballer’s life. From the moment that [Spain coach Vicente] Del Bosque calls me up and I’m in the squad and can play five, 10, 15 minutes or whatever, I’m going to give my all because that’s the way I am. My life has always been about working hard, I’ve always given my all at every club I’ve played for and I’ll give whatever it takes because it’s the national side of the country that has given me everything. I hope to be able to contribute in some way.”
Negotiations: “One of the things that most comes to my mind is the importance of the group. It’s one of the things that are most valued in the dressing room and in a team’s performance. I made it clear to the people who came to talk to me and to the coach that what was important was the group. If the group was in agreement and believed that it was the right decision for the good of the group, then I was delighted [to represent Spain].”
Posted on 10/30/13 at 1:17 pm to Dandy Lion
Not sure why he wants to jump on that sinking ship. Not to mention the fact Spain don't have a clue how to play with a true #9.
Lame.
quote:
it’s where I was born and where I’ll live when I stop playing football.
Lame.
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