Posted July 20, 2015 09:21 · last edited July 20, 2015 09:55
Been fascinating reading all this analysis and trying to understand the complexity. One thing really bothering me is that it appears as if NZF are now worried this rule applies to anyone at any age group that came here and became a Citizen. Even the under 17 World cup is in question.
Can one of you better minds explain why 18 is used as an age to spend 5 years for a competition that is under 17?
Been fascinating reading all this analysis and trying to understand the complexity. One thing really bothering me is that it appears as if NZF are now worried this rule applies to anyone at any age group that came here and became a Citizen. Even the under 17 World cup is in question for October as we have at least 6-8 current squad members who were not born here but most have spent their whole lives here.
Can one of you better minds explain why 18 is used as an age to spend 5 years for a competition that is under 17?
Am I missing something or can no person born outside NZ play until age 23 without consent?
I hear via the rumour mill that Fifa only grant 2-3 exemptions world wide a year. Not sure if this is true either?