Brazilian Bressan ready to play for Belarus

The 22-year-old, top scorer in the Belarus Premier League last season, will complete five years in the country in December, making him eligible for the national side under FIFA rules.

"I would play, why not?" Bressan told Reuters after his side lost 2-0 to AC Milan in the Champions League at San Siro on Wednesday.

"I know it's the dream of every player to represent Brazil but they already have a lot of players and to play for the [Belarus] national team could help my career.

"Belarus welcomed me with open arms and so I would be delighted to represent the country," added Bressan, who already has citizenship.

"I really wanted to play in Europe," he said. "I had lots of difficulties with the cold, the food, the language but I was strong and my family helped me.

"I have been there five years and everything is fine. Of course, it was difficult at first but you have to learn to cope.

"It's a bit cold, I miss the beach a bit and Brazilian food but what can I do? It's life."

"Brazil is complicated, there's lots of competition, lots of players, it's difficult to get a place in a top team and on top of that, there are clubs who don't pay.

"When I came to Belarus, everything worked out, my wages were paid on time. Of course, I still have a dream of playing there one day."

The thought of playing against Brazil in an international does not worry him. "I would play, a lot of players do it," he said. "It's a normal situation. I would play without problems."