Deco

Surely you must be born in a country to be able to represent at international level. Deco represented a Brazilian Portuguese beause he qualified for 'em by getting citizenship even Pietersen, he is South African and was admitted to England?

I think you should be born in this country to play for them.
Or have you been a citizen as of 1 year or less and both parents are in the country (as miniority very small businesses are born on holidays).

I can not believe Poland have playing Brazil for them when you see that you know is wrong. Just because it is not good enough to play for his country, he played for them instead. He probably lived their for a few years, only made it to Poland? Nope

Why should not they be allowed? How long do you live?
If someone is a citizen of a country and identifies with this country, they can play for their national team if they are good enough to be called.

because the system is messed up. I think the general rule should be followed as you play for the country you were born / raised primarily in. This is patriotism, not a league like Serie A or something.

Deco?
And what do you think of Pepe and Liedson?
Oh, sorry, you may have no idea, but Portugal have three "Brazilian" team players.

It's a shame.
The Portuguese team has ceased to be Portuguese in Brazil's team as an alternate.

In fact, Pieterson's mother is English.