GOLAZONEWSOihan Sancet calls for official status for Basque national team
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- Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet has been called up to the Basque squad for a friendly.
- Sancet, who has four caps for Spain, advocates for the Basque team to gain official recognition.
- The Basque side is currently not recognized by FIFA or UEFA and is restricted to friendlies.
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet has sparked controversy in Spain after expressing his desire for the Basque national team to become an official entity. The 26-year-old has been selected to represent the Basque side in a friendly match against Venezuela during the current international break.
Despite having earned four caps for the Spanish national team, Sancet stated that he hopes the Basque squad will one day be officially recognized to compete in the World Cup. Currently, the team, which draws players from Basque regions in Spain and France, lacks recognition from governing bodies such as FIFA and UEFA, limiting their participation to exhibition matches.