FIFA to consider relaxing rules against switching national allegiances

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The FC panel caution Australia not to underestimate a gritty Honduras side in the intercontinental playoff. FIFA is examining possible changes to its rules regarding players' nationalities that could loosen restrictions on players' switching allegiances.

The Cape Verde football federation has proposed a rule change for players to change countries if they have little hope of being recalled to their original national teams after making only one or two appearances.

Under FIFA "cap-tying" rules, footballers who have played in a competitive game for one country may not change, but vice president Victor...