After being born in Germany to Ethiopian parents, Gedion Zelalem will represent the United States in international football. Germany-born midfielder Gedion Zelalem has been cleared to represent United States in international football. The Arsenal playmaker, 18, will join the Under-20 squad for the World Cup starting in May, after US Soccer confirmed Zelalem's defection had been approved. "Pleased to report that Gedion Zelalem has been cleared by #FIFA to represent @ussoccer," US Soccer president Sunil Gulati tweeted on Wednesday. Zelalem represented Germany at Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 level after being born in Berlin, despite immigrating to the US in 2006. Also eligible...
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