FIFA clears Brazil-born João Pedro to play for Italy

2 weeks ago

ZURICH (AP) — Brazil-born Cagliari forward João Pedro has been cleared to represent Italy, FIFA said Wednesday. João Pedro needed FIFA permission to change national eligibility after playing for Brazil at Under-17 level. He turns 30 two weeks before Italy’s next game in the World Cup qualifying playoffs on March 24. The European champion plays at home against North Macedonia. The winner