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Dunga and Lippi increase pressure on Amauri

Jonathan Roorda - 20 July 2008 21:21

Amauri, here for Palermo

ROME (SW) - Brazilian born Amauri will have to take a decision on where to play his international matches. The player could represent both Brazil and Italy, and both coaches expect an answer soon.

Amauri (28) is about to be given the Italian nationality, and hasn't played for the Brazilian team yet. This gives him the option to make his own choice.

Pressure is mounting from both countries. Brazil's Dunga criticized the player for his failure to decide: "For a lot of players it's an honour to represent your country, but for Amauri that's different, apparently."

And Lippi, who recently re-took the reigns at the Italian national team, agrees with his colleague: "I don't like players that don't know what they want. If he would choose Italy after waiting so long, it would seem like a second choice. That should never happen.

"Playing for the national team is an honour and should never be a second choice. I want him to choose soon. If he'll pick us, at least I won't be disappointed."

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Comments (3)

Tontodonati

21 July 2008 02:14

A few months ago, Amauri stated that as soon as he would get the Italian passport, he would gladly play for Italy. In fact, he stated: "If an Argentinian like Camoranesi can win the World Cup playing for Italy, why could I not follow the same road?" If Dunga wanted Amauri to play for Brasil, he had enough time to select him!

BesTalentScout

21 July 2008 05:34

why not piss both countries off by playing for Canada ?

LOL

Tontodonati

21 July 2008 21:26

LOL, That would not be a bad idea. I'm sure my adoptive country , Canada, could use a star player like Amauri. They have not had one from the time I left for the USA!

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