Senesi rejected chance to play for Italy: ‘It was easy’

Bournemouth and Argentina defender Marcos Senesi admits he rejected the chance to play for the Italy national team: ‘I’d have to sing the anthem of another country I don’t feel identified with.’

Argentine centre-back Senesi had a chance to play for Italy in 2022 before his senior debut with the Albiceleste.

Senesi could have played for Italy under Mancini

Italy’s head coach Roberto Mancini reacts during the UEFA Nations League soccer match Italy vs Germany at Renato Dall’Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy, 04 June 2022.