ESPN logo ESPN 4 weeks ago

Scotland look to Feruz as first immigrant player

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith believes Islam Feruz has the potential to inspire a whole generation of immigrant talent to pledge their allegiance to Scotland. Full Article at ESPN

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  1. Celtic FC
  2. Tommy Burns
  3. Glasgow Rangers

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    Scotland's reason for optimism
    1 month ago

    30 October 2009 ~ A new FIFA rule will change the life of Glasgow teenager Islam Feruz. The 14-year-old arrived in Scotland from Somalia seven years ago after being forced to flee his homeland. Full Article at WSC | WheN Saturday Comes

  2. Daily Mail - UK logo
    Scotland's symbol of hope: How Feruz went from refugee to star in the making
    1 month ago

    Michael Walker watches a young Somali-born boy make a truly ground-breaking debut for Scotland... He did not look out of place, in fact he looked as if he belonged. For more than one reason, that was the be-all and end-all. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK

  3. The Scotsman logo
    Precocious Feruz blazes a historic trail for Scotland
    1 month ago

    It's a long way from Somalia to East End Park, but Islam Feruz has made short work of an incredible journey. Full Article at The Scotsman

  4. Times Online logo
    Islam Feruz first to benefit from Gordon Smith rule
    1 month ago

    Might Islam Feruz become the first to benefit from the new ruling about immigrants or asylum seekers being eligible to play for Scotland, by one day walking on to the pitch wearing a dark blue jersey in a full international at Hampden Park? Full Article at Times Online

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  1. When I gave him the invitation to come to Scotland the first thing he said was that he would be really honoured, and his family would be really honoured ... That speaks volumes for him.
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 1 month ago
  2. I’ve known about Islam since his first involvement with the Celtic youth squads and I’ve long been an admirer of his ability and prowess in front of goal ... His new international team-mates will be delighted that he has committed himself to Scotland, and can look forward to playing with someone of his ...
    SOURCE: Times Online 1 month ago
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