Alpine ski star Lucas Braathen is returning to the World Cup after a year out but will race for Brazil instead of his native Norway due to a row with the ski federation. The 23-year-old told a news conference in Salzburg on Thursday: “I am more than proud to represent the country in World Cups, World Championships and the Olympic Games. Let’s bring samba back to skiing.” His mother is Brazilian, allowing him to make the switch. Brazil has no great ski heritage given the generally warm climate and dearth of large mountains. Braathen had announced his shock retirement from the sport at the start…