I know the statute debate has been done to death but there's something I can't figure out:
If nationality under the FIFA statutes is defined as being born in a given country, what is the purpose of "a) He was born on the territory of the relevant association" under article 7?
In what scenario could it be possible that you tick that box if you are acquiring a new FIFA nationality if FIFA nationality is defined by birth?
Or am I misinterpreting this entirely?
Because it's possible for players to have more than one nationality at birth, it's not related necessarily to the physical place where the player was born. Also it's possible not to acquire the nationality of the country you were born in depending on that country's laws (i.e. you could be born somewhere, but have the nationality of your parents, etc.).