Really can't wait for this tournament. Only bad thing I can say about it is the nationality rules are so stupid - I thought FIFA was bad.
Italy's roster is a joke, in an attempt to create more competitive teams they are letting anybody with even remote heritage and no actual connection to the country play for them. Israel was even worse IMO where they would let anyone who is Jewish play for them.
Anthony Rizzo for instance qualifies because he has a great grandfather from Sicily. They may as well have said, if their name sounds Italian they can play. Going by great grandparents half the majors could probablyrepresent 5 or 6 countries.
Not that it matters really since I don't think anybody is losing any sleep over winning it but still... lame.
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