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Motta wants Italian call
Tuesday 18 August, 2009
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta is hoping to play at next year’s World Cup – but for Italy and not Brazil.
Although born in the South American country and having represented their national side at various youth levels, Motta is eligible for the Azzurri as he has an Italian passport and is uncapped at full international level.
And with South Africa 2010 on the horizon, the summer signing from Genoa has issued a come and get me plea to Marcello Lippi.
“The Italian national side is my dream and I’m not hiding from it,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“If the call came then I wouldn’t think it over for more than a second – I would instantly say yes.
“I have Italian blood, I feel Italian, and I simply ask to be considered in the race for a place in the squad.”
The central midfielder has worn the yellow jersey of Brazil in his career before now, but he insists that is part of the past.
“I have played for Brazil from Under-17 to Under-23 level, but they didn’t think I could be part of the Selecao,” he added.
“Today I would choose Italy. I had a passport even before I came here.
“But I’m not asking for any presents from anyone. I naturally want to earn a place in the national side through what I do on the field of play.”
Italy already have Argentine-born winger Mauro Camoranesi in the side, while Juventus striker Amauri is widely tipped to join him from September.
Football Italia
Italy is going to have a team filled with foreigners.
Tuesday 18 August, 2009
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta is hoping to play at next year’s World Cup – but for Italy and not Brazil.
Although born in the South American country and having represented their national side at various youth levels, Motta is eligible for the Azzurri as he has an Italian passport and is uncapped at full international level.
And with South Africa 2010 on the horizon, the summer signing from Genoa has issued a come and get me plea to Marcello Lippi.
“The Italian national side is my dream and I’m not hiding from it,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“If the call came then I wouldn’t think it over for more than a second – I would instantly say yes.
“I have Italian blood, I feel Italian, and I simply ask to be considered in the race for a place in the squad.”
The central midfielder has worn the yellow jersey of Brazil in his career before now, but he insists that is part of the past.
“I have played for Brazil from Under-17 to Under-23 level, but they didn’t think I could be part of the Selecao,” he added.
“Today I would choose Italy. I had a passport even before I came here.
“But I’m not asking for any presents from anyone. I naturally want to earn a place in the national side through what I do on the field of play.”
Italy already have Argentine-born winger Mauro Camoranesi in the side, while Juventus striker Amauri is widely tipped to join him from September.
Football Italia
Italy is going to have a team filled with foreigners.
Motta wants Italian call
Tuesday 18 August, 2009
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta is hoping to play at next year’s World Cup – but for Italy and not Brazil.
Although born in the South American country and having represented their national side at various youth levels, Motta is eligible for the Azzurri as he has an Italian passport and is uncapped at full international level.
And with South Africa 2010 on the horizon, the summer signing from Genoa has issued a come and get me plea to Marcello Lippi.
“The Italian national side is my dream and I’m not hiding from it,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“If the call came then I wouldn’t think it over for more than a second – I would instantly say yes.
“I have Italian blood, I feel Italian, and I simply ask to be considered in the race for a place in the squad.”
The central midfielder has worn the yellow jersey of Brazil in his career before now, but he insists that is part of the past.
“I have played for Brazil from Under-17 to Under-23 level, but they didn’t think I could be part of the Selecao,” he added.
“Today I would choose Italy. I had a passport even before I came here.
“But I’m not asking for any presents from anyone. I naturally want to earn a place in the national side through what I do on the field of play.”
Italy already have Argentine-born winger Mauro Camoranesi in the side, while Juventus striker Amauri is widely tipped to join him from September.
Football Italia
Italy is going to have a team filled with foreigners.
Tuesday 18 August, 2009
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta is hoping to play at next year’s World Cup – but for Italy and not Brazil.
Although born in the South American country and having represented their national side at various youth levels, Motta is eligible for the Azzurri as he has an Italian passport and is uncapped at full international level.
And with South Africa 2010 on the horizon, the summer signing from Genoa has issued a come and get me plea to Marcello Lippi.
“The Italian national side is my dream and I’m not hiding from it,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“If the call came then I wouldn’t think it over for more than a second – I would instantly say yes.
“I have Italian blood, I feel Italian, and I simply ask to be considered in the race for a place in the squad.”
The central midfielder has worn the yellow jersey of Brazil in his career before now, but he insists that is part of the past.
“I have played for Brazil from Under-17 to Under-23 level, but they didn’t think I could be part of the Selecao,” he added.
“Today I would choose Italy. I had a passport even before I came here.
“But I’m not asking for any presents from anyone. I naturally want to earn a place in the national side through what I do on the field of play.”
Italy already have Argentine-born winger Mauro Camoranesi in the side, while Juventus striker Amauri is widely tipped to join him from September.
Football Italia
Italy is going to have a team filled with foreigners.
