Simeone backs Costa's Spain involvement

The 25-year-old made his debut for the world and European champions in Wednesday's 1-0 friendly victory over Italy at Vicente Calderon.

Costa's involvement with Spain has courted much publicity after he opted to play for his adopted nation over the country of his birth, Brazil.

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