Bureaucracy delays Cardoso Varela's FC Porto B debut | OneFootball

Cardoso Varela was called up by João Brandão for this afternoon’s match (6:00pm) between FC Porto B and Lusitânia de Lourosa, in Penafiel, but he will not be able to take to the field, Portal dos Dragões has learned. The player’s registration has still not been validated by FIFA. There is no problem or obstacle whatsoever; it is merely a matter related to FIFA’s deadlines in processes involving minors.

To better understand the situation, Eirik Granaas, also a minor, arrived at FC Porto well before Cardoso Varela’s return and only received FIFA authorization to play this morning.

Before a minor’s transfer can be completed, the body governing world football must confirm several requirements, including the parents’ signatures, enrollment in a school to ensure the continuation of studies, and the existence of an address, among other demands. This procedure is usually time-consuming, so it is expected to be completed in time for Cardoso Varela to be an option in the second round of the II Liga championship.

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