27 min

Which country should I play for‪?‬ The Documentary Podcast

    • Personal Journals

In the past couple of years, Fifa eased its rules on allowing players with mixed heritage the opportunity to represent a country, even if you have previously played on the international stage for a different one. But what goes into the tough decision of deciding who to represent? And how persuasive can some countries be? We explore the increasingly common issue of players having to decide who they really represent and why.

In the past couple of years, Fifa eased its rules on allowing players with mixed heritage the opportunity to represent a country, even if you have previously played on the international stage for a different one. But what goes into the tough decision of deciding who to represent? And how persuasive can some countries be? We explore the increasingly common issue of players having to decide who they really represent and why.

27 min

More by BBC

Global News Podcast
BBC World Service
You're Dead to Me
BBC Radio 4
6 Minute English
BBC Radio
In Our Time
BBC Radio 4
The Documentary Podcast
BBC World Service
Newshour
BBC World Service