Mavrik Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Jones turns back on Germany to play for USA Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones will not play for the German national team and will in future represent the United States. Click Here The 27-year-old has made three appearances for Germany but since all three of his caps came in friendly matches, he is still permitted to represent another nation. As well as holding German citizenship, Jones also has a US passport and has therefore decided to switch allegiances. He informed the German Football Association (DFB) of his decision today. "We have accepted Jermaine Jones' decision," said Germany coach Joachim Loew in a statement. "I wish him all the best for his sporting future." Jones played against Austria on February 6, 2008, Belarus on May 27, 2008 and England on November 19, 2008, but according to the new constitution agreed by football's world governing body FIFA recently, this does not preclude him from a change. And Germany will not try to block him from appearing for the USA in future. "We have often emphasised how much we like to welcome many players with backgrounds of immigration into the Germany national team," explained team manager Oliver Bierhoff. "This reflects the development of society in our country, but we have always emphasised that anybody who wears the DFB colours must identify with the national team and Germany. "If a player does not see things this way, then that is his decision and we respect it." Loew recently awarded international debuts to Brazil-born striker Cacau and Mesut Ozil, who had the option of representing Turkey. Jones' father hails from the USA, which accounts for his dual citizenship. Hmm...throw another Midfielder into the mix with the likes of Feilhaber, Beasley, Casey, Torres, and Adu. Does Bradley give Jones a shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 U.S. Soccer......proud benefactor of U.S. Soldiers banging European woman for 40 years. Granted, the Costa Rican game showed there is a clear need for defense, but he is 27yo that made three appearances on the German National Team. Sounds like he is an American Can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The Germans won't miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 The Germans won't miss him. Listen to Thor... he has experience as a German ex-pat that was not missed following his departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Any chance we can get Ronaldo, Garrard, & a few others some U.S. Passports before South Africa in 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Any chance we can get Ronaldo, Garrard, & a few others some U.S. Passports before South Africa in 2010? I say we try to re-animate the body of George Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I say we try to re-animate the body of George Best. Northern Ireland fans will kill you for the suggestion. Oh and I'm dead serious they're ****ing tramps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I say we try to re-animate the body of George Best. If you're willing to donate 60% of your liver and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 The Germans won't miss him. Addition by subtraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 If you're willing to donate 60% of your liver and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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