/cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/diarioas/C6VZILOZO33BUU4SZMKRBKRARU.jpg "David Ruiz’s agent explains why he didn’t join Honduras")
David Ruiz called up by Honduras for this month association of nations of central and north america and the caribbean region against cuba But you can’t go to work.this CatrajosThird place in Group B, Hopefully being able to book tickets for the quarter finals and get a ticket to 2024 America’s Cup.Inter Miami midfielder David Ruiz Won’t attend – at least not the first game away from home at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo.
Interview with Honduran journalist José Armando Rodriguez Total Sports USA, David Ruiz’s agent Pedro Neri explained the player’s absence: “David is in a bad situation now. He is not in good health.He was out of form in the two games against Cuba due to gastritis“.
The agent gave a detailed update on the Inter Miami youngster’s situation: “We are first of all waiting to find out what the problem is. We don’t want to talk to FENAFUTH without knowing it.Since Ruiz wasn’t feeling well we had to go to the hospital. Initially, we thought it was a virus, but after talking to doctors and learning more, we were able to talk to the federation. “
He continued: “He has recovered and it’s not a physical issue. Ruiz did not say no to the national team.He is sad that he is now unable to play for Honduras and is happy to represent his country. But you have to think about the players, and that has nothing to do with the other news that everyone is talking about. “
Tough decisions
It’s a tough question for the 21-year-old midfielder, who has a choice between two national teams – Honduras or USA.He was born in Miami to Honduran parents, but the family moved back to his hometown of La Ceiba for a few years and then back to Florida, where davidAt the age of eight, he signed with Deportivo Cali Football Academy.
The question is if he represents Honduras He will no longer be eligible to play for other national teams against Cuba this month. The U.S. national team is also considering calling him up… Neri explained: “As I said before, David can play two more games for Honduras.This is not the reason, we are just considering the health of the players“.
Ruiz has already played one game for Honduras – He came on as a substitute for Edwin Rodríguez in the final 20 minutes of the game. 4-0 win over Grenada. But he could theoretically still play for the U.S. national team — as long as he doesn’t make another appearance for Honduras.
Despite the recent changes to the national team replacement rules, several similar situations have occurred in the past. Article 6 of the FIFA Qualification Rules states:
top level, who, under the terms of Art. 5. Yes Qualified to represent more than
Form an association because of your nationalitymay participate in international competitions
only if in addition to holding
Have relevant nationality and meet at least one of the following conditions:
a) He was born in the territory of the relevant association;
b) His biological mother or father was born in
Relevant associations;
c) His grandmother or grandfather was born in the country
Relevant associations;
d) He has resided on the territory of the relevant association for at least five years
Year.
Article 9 states that a player may change national teams if “while playing his last match in an official match of any type of football for his current club, he: Under 21 years old”. regarded as Ruiz is still only 19 years oldhe could still play for the U.S. national team if he is called up.