World Cup: 23% of players represent a country other than their birthplace
96 players born in France competed in the last World Cup for other countries.
Published 5j2 sources✓ ConfirmedNotableupdated 4j
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The fact
This phenomenon, called the 'World Cup diaspora', reflects migration and national team recruitment strategies.
It highlights the evolution of national identities in modern football.
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