Rubens Sambueza could represent Mexico, but his past didn't allow him
The former midfielder acknowledged that had the chance to play for Mexico. But Sambueza remembered that his past with Argentina was an obstacle
Nowadays, much has been said about the naturalization of soccer players for the Mexican national team. This has become a recurring process within El Tri. But before, it was not so simple and Rubens Sambueza paid for the difficulties of the past.
The former Aguilas of America footballer had the opportunity to wear the Mexican shirt during the 2014 World Brazil process. Miguel Herrera was the selector and had the contribution of Sambueza.
However, the process in those years was not as simple as it is now. Despite Rubens Sambueza having the willingness to play with El Tri, his past with Argentina's youth teams was an obstacle to naturalization.
“Unfortunately, I could not attend the 2014 World Cup in Brazil because I could not be chosen. I had played in the Argentine youth team and was still not The new article and the regulations like to play since he was naturalized Mexican,” Sambueza said in statements disseminated by Récord.
The curious thing about the case is that Rubens Sambueza had only played one match with the Argentina under-17 team team. The midfielder born in Z Apala only played 55 minutes in the World Cup of the category. Sambueza played the match for third place in that 2001 World Cup.
Current different
Rubens Sambueza explained how the process has changed nowadays. The former America player used the case of Rogelio Funes Mori as an example. The forward born in Mendoza played until 14 pa rtidos with the youth categories of Argentina. The “Twin” also played an official match with the first team of the Albiceleste. Despite this context, Funes Mori was able to represent Mexico.
“Later that changed, that's why Funes Mori was able to play in a World Cup with Mexico, but unfortunately I couldn't. I was very much looking forward to, since Miguel Herrera had told me that I had a great chance of attending,” he added.
Rubens Sambueza was left with the desire to represent the Mexican team. The former Argentine midfielder played more than 400 games in Aztec soccer. Sambuez He scored more than 60 goals and conceded more than 100 assists in the Liga MX. Even so, the former America player couldn't demonstrate his quality with the tricolor shirt.