Work Permits for footballers

I have read this morning that up to August 2012 Brazil only had 4 competitive games that counted towards this criteria (not sure how many since).  I also think that due to his age and the fact that he played in a successful U20 side in 2011, that there should be no problem.  The rule relates to being chosen in the squad not actually playing.

You only have to look at some of the "exceptional talents" that have previously obtained work permits.  Kagawa had not met the criteria when he signed for Utd and he got a permit.

I assume that he does not have duel citizenship, which obviously circumvents the work permit requirement.

Kagawa would have played in Germany at least 3 years thus meeting the work permit requirements without any problems.