Why did Diego Costa not play for Brazil?

He rejected his Brazilian citizenship. Marin has asked me to study the situation deeply in order to keep him from ever playing for Spain. He told me that, from now on, Costa is ‘persona non grata’ at the national team and that the players themselves wouldn’t welcome him because of that episode”.

Did Diego Costa ever play for Brazil?

Diego da Silva Costa (born 7 October 1988) is a Brazilian-Spanish footballer which he last played as a striker for Atletico Madrid and the Spanish national football team. He was born in Brazil and played for the Brazil national football team for the first time in 2013.

What happened with Diego Costa?

In December 2020, with Atleti top of the table, Costa parted company with the club, with nebulous personal reasons cited for the decision to terminate a contract worth €8 million (£6.9m/$9.8m) per annum that still had six months left to run. And it was Simone who announced Costa’s December exit to the media.

How did Diego Costa switch from Brazil to Spain?

Costa was born in Logarto, Brazil, but had many unnsuccessful tryouts with local clubs there. He was then discovered by agent Jorge Mendes and moved to Spain, where he played for a number of clubs before settling at Atletico Madrid.

Is Diego Costa Brazilian or Spanish?

Costa was born in Brazil, but has never played professionally in his home nation. He and Atletico Madrid terminated their contract at the end of last year.

Why does Pepe not play for Brazil?

Pepe never represented his native Brazil in any youth category. However, according to the player’s father, in 2006, he was contacted by head coach Dunga about a possible call-up which he declined, stating that once he obtained Portuguese citizenship, he would join its national team.

Why was Diego Costa fired?

He had a strike disallowed for offside and missed a penalty, which cost Atletico Madrid two points—as the game finished 1-1—and the outright leadership at the top of the La Liga table. Costa has only scored two goals—one a penalty—in 14 league and UEFA Champions League games this season.

Can Diego Costa speak English?

Football fans are impressed as Diego Costa shows off his ability to speak English.

What is Pepe’s full name?

Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira
Pepe/Full name

What team did Pele play for?

Pelé

Youth career
Years	Team	( Gls )
1956–1974	Santos	(501)
1975–1977	New York Cosmos	(37)
Total		(538)