Ricardo Pepi decides to play for the United States and says goodbye to the prospect of wearing a Mexico shirt
USA selection The attacker was called up for the Qatar 2022 qualifiers
Reuters
Il 19 years old football player, Ricardo Pepi, there has been a tendency for Chances are he was playing with the Mexican national teamWell, although she was born in El Paso, Texas, she is of Mexican descent.
was peppy Called for Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifiers by the United States, so it is a fact that FC Dallas forward does not play for Mexico; the opposite of those Efran Lavarez and David Ochoa, born in California but elected Mexican.
In a statement released by Ricciardo on Twitter, he clarified: “Playing All-Star was an incredible experience To get to know many of my childhood idols and to play with and against them. Living in El Paso and having a family in Ciudad Juárez meant crossing the border every week to visit friends and family.. I’m steeped in my Mexican heritageI love my people, my culture and my food, i am proud to be mexican american. At the same time, I was born and raised in the USA. This country has given me and my family a home and endless possibilities to fulfill my dreams. It has supported me, raised me up, and taught me that hard work has a reward.. I am proud to be called by the USMNT for the playoffs. give your all”
? Ricardo Pepi (@ricardo_pepi9) 26 August 2021
Pepi says Nine goals in 20 matches this season With the Texan team. The United States and El Salvador will play 2 september the first day for the third stage of qualification for Qatar World Cup 2022.
“Wannabe troublemaker. Pop culture fanatic. Zombie nerd. Lifelong bacon advocate. Alcohol enthusiast. Tv junkie.”
