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There's been a lot of talk about Juventus striker Amauri
possibly adding himself to the Italian national team despite being
born in Brazil.
One of his competitors for the striker position, Sampdoria's
Giampaolo Pazzini, even said earlier today he was a bit annoyed he
is up against a player who isn't Italian.
However, the latest news could bring a smile to Pazzini's face.
According to Sky Sport 24, Amauri will only receive his
Italian passport on March 5, 2010, which could be a problem because
the Azzurri's last friendly before coach Marcello Lippi announces
his squad for the World Cup takes place two days earlier.
It will obviously be hard for Amauri to convince Lippi to
include him in the squad if he has never made an appearance in an
Italy shirt.
