Originally Posted by
pineapple stu
Actually, I'm looking at FIFA statutues, not UEFA statutes. Technically, FIFA membership is open to the FAs of countries (and it then defines "country"), or to the FAs of England/NI/Scotland/Wales. The conclusion is that England/NI/Scotland/Wales is a second definition of "countries" in the statutes. UEFA just say that the "country" criterion doesn't apply to England, etc.
Curiously, FIFA statutes don't mention UN recognition; a country is just one recognised as such by the international community. Not sure why the difference there
It doesn't really have any relevance on the point you were making; I just like that there's a explicit rule in the statutes to allow England/NI/Scotland/Wales special exemption to play international football..
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