Even though they had three players who were not born in Italy, they had no players who were representative of the country’s multicultural society. The striker was born to Ghanaian immigrants, but was later fostered by Italian parents. “This is important particularly for the younger generations, for the children of immigrants who grow up feeling Italian,” Mauro said. “In a way, it seems to affirm that ‘jus sanguinis’ [citizenship based on ancestry] matters more than ‘jus soli’ [citizenship based on place of birth]. [Gareth] Southgate’s final squad, along with those flying the flag for Scotland and Wales, are great examples of the positive legacy of immigration to the UK,” said Naomi Smith, the organisation’s CEO.

Source: News 24 July 17, 2021 22:41 UTC