Naturalization Promotion → My past discovery... Will the ambition of going straight to the WC finals go up in smoke
Mar 12, 2025
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The Chinese soccer newspaper reported on the 11th that Oscar Maritou's naturalization was canceled for personal reasons, and it is unlikely that he will play for the Chinese national team in the future.
Oscar Maritou, who entered China in 2018 wearing the Yanbian Pudder uniform, played for Yunnan Wikun via Shanxi Chang'an and Changzhou Xunx. Oscar Maritou is expected to naturalize in China with midfielder Serginho (Beijing Guoan) and play in the third Asian qualifying round for the North-China World Cup in March. Unlike Serginho, however, the naturalization process was slow.
In China, various interpretations have been made about the delay in Oscar Maritou's naturalization process. Unlike China, the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is politically and administratively unstable, has been pointed out as the biggest reason for the delay in the naturalization process. Some say that like any naturalized player, they may have a difference of opinion on 'monetary benefits'.
But the truth that came to light was shocking.
Sohu Dotcom reported that a problem was discovered after checking Oscar Maritou's identity at the immigration office, and notified the Yunnan club. Rumour has it that the matter is a criminal record.' Most countries classify and impose restrictions on those with criminal records at the entry stage. In communist China, there is no choice but to be more strict. Considering Oscar Maritou's long-standing career in China, it's possible that his 'crime record' is not significant. However, if he tries to become a so-called 'Chinese citizen' rather than a foreigner, his criminal record could serve as a serious problem.
There is also a view that the Chinese Football Association did not want Oscar Maritou to be naturalized. The Sohu said the club took the lead in naturalizing Oscar Maritou, not at the level of the Chinese Football Association, but at the Yunnan club.
In the end, only his team, Yunnan, was in vain. Sohu said 'Yunnan has been actively pursuing naturalization at a time when Oscar Maritou has not been able to play since August last year. He invested a lot of manpower and resources to help him naturalize. But it was all in vain,' he pointed out.
China is at the bottom of Group C in the third qualifying round with six points. However, there is only one point difference from second-place Australia (7 points). Depending on the results of the remaining four games, the finals could be held for the first time in 24 years since the 2002 Korea-Japan tournament. Coach Ivankovic is showing his motivation by conducting training to convene representative players from January. In the meantime, Oscar Maritou's failure to naturalize seems to have poured cold water on him.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
