Brazil-born footballer who switched nationality to Ukraine could be forced to fight

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Ukraine, but he failed to make the cut for Euro 2020. But as a Ukrainian citizen, and with flights grounded, Moraes now can't leave Ukraine, and he may be forced to join the war effort against Russia.

Portal R7 reporter, Renato Souza, tweeted: "Brazilian player Júnior Moraes, forward for Shakhtar Donetsk, is banned from leaving Ukraine. "He has a Ukrainian passport and is of military service age and could be called up to fight Russian forces, reports CNN International."Moraes was one of a group of Ukrainian-based Brazilian nationals who pleaded with the Brazilian government for help in an emotional Twitter video.Moraes said: "I ask you to disclose this video so that it reaches the [Brazilian] government."Borders are closed, banks [are shut], there is no fuel, there will be a shortage of food, there is no money."We are gathered waiting for a plan to leave Ukraine." Do you think Moraes should be allowed to leave Ukraine?

Let us know in the comments section Moraes is one of 12 Brazilian born players who are currently registered to Shakhtar Donetsk - while Vitinho plays for Dynamo Kyiv.Like Moraes, these players, including former Ajax star David Neres who joined the side last month, are also stuck in Ukraine.But Moraes is the only Brazilian-born star in the side to hold a Ukrainian passport.This means that Moraes could be forced to pick up arms against the Russian should Ukraine start forcing adults of a certain to conscript in the army.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type.