England manager Fabio Capello has called for Fifa to interject in the more successful nations’ ploy to steal young talent from emerging countries.

The Italian coach has pointed to the example of Mesut Ozil and a number of fellow Germany internationals, who were actually born and raised in Turkey or other countries.

Capello feels that the financial clout of the bigger nations is weakening the game in some of the poorer countries, and that European clubs should not be allowed to scout less well off areas for young talent.

“A line needs to be drawn,” the England tactician stated.

“Richer clubs are talent-scouting and stealing players by bidding higher and not thinking about the consequences for those countries.

“These players are acquiring new passports. Germany had five of Turkish origin who opted to represent them and we all know what happened.

“Problems need to be addressed. Decisions need to be made. Players can be bought, especially when they come from poorer backgrounds, where their families need the financial resources.

“I do not accept that, having trained as a player, a different team can pop by and steal the player from me. UEFA should pass new rules allowing people to reap the seed that’s been sown instead of having talents leave when they receive a major offer.

“I’ve spoken to Michel Platini and he’s resolute. In future, clubs will be forbidden to steal players from abroad at a very young age,” he concluded.

By Gareth McKnight

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