CPseudonym
Moderator Emeritus
Yes, National Football (most or all codes) teams have to be citizens of the country at least, even if not born there. This is true of the Football (soccer) world cup and similarly for Rugby and most other sports, fielding national teams. Of course in the 'World Series" baseball, all the teams are in the US I believe, so that's kinda different.
Interesting, thanks for that. I wonder how common immigration to a new country is when large money contracts are on the line?