Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu chooses to represent Israel

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According to Ynet, Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu has decided to represent Israel rather than the Czech Republic, following a conversation between Israel Football Association chairman Shino Zoarets and the player and his parents. According to Ice, Romeu is expected to be included in Ran Ben Shimon's squad for the upcoming national team window.

According to Maariv, while commentators and former players attack the player over the option of playing for the Czech Republic, Barcelona's midfielder has already chosen a side. According to Ynet, a day after the report was published, the Israel Football Association sent Barcelona a call-up notice for Romeu, and his father said the player "will do everything to help it."