Ukraine has violated the FIFA regulations on the game Moraes for the national team, lawyersPhoto: Explorer

According to Ukrainian laws, the company is considered to be continuous residence in the territory of the country 183 days of the year. The Brazilian played in 2017 in China for 4 months and in the territory of Ukraine he lived more than 200 days

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FFU had not violated article of the FIFA statutes on the use of naturalized players.

It is reported Betnews365.

Earlier the newspaper Mais Futebol reported that Junior Moraes may have violated article 7 of the FIFA statutes, having played for the Ukraine national team after receiving citizenship.

The Charter States that the player must live continuously for at least 5 years after reaching 18 years of age at the territory of the country in which he has acquired a new nationality.

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Sports lawyers commented on the situation. They say that the definition of past years, FIFA relies on local norms of Ukrainian legislation. According to Ukrainian laws, the company is considered to be continuous residence in the territory of the country 183 days of the year.

Junior Moraes spent on loan in China for 4 months in 2017 is approximately 120 days. On the territory of Ukraine he lived more than 200 days in the year.

As previously reported by the Focus:

  • Striker Shakhtar Donetsk Junior Moraes officially became Ukrainian. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.
  • In the fall of 2017, the player of Shakhtar Donetsk, the Brazilian Marlos received Ukrainian citizenship and has already played 11 matches for the national team.
  • 28-year-old Brazilian defender Donetsk “Shakhtar” ismaily can be naturalized to play for the national team of Ukraine.