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Malouda wanted to play for another country from what I can see. It did happen with Makalele years ago but I think the rules have changed now. For example, Joel Matip hasn't played for Cameroon for several years. Have Cameroon tried to invoke the rule?

I agree with CraigKillie below (above) and was going to cite the exact same example of France. Though I don't think it was Malouda, maybe Cisse. Anyway I'm pretty sure it still applies, and if we had a player that was so non-committed they would retire because we keep asking them to play for us I think we'd be best off without that player. I think Scotland should flex a little muscle soon and use it once or twice, so clubs know there is a limit to how much they can take the piss.

Quite enjoying it personally. I love how the S American teams play, they just play football.

If that was the case I would call up said player every time and invoke the Five Day Rule every time they don't show up.