A goalkeeper from Myanmar's national team who raised an anti-coup salute during a match outside Tokyo will seek asylum in Japan
National broadcaster NHK showed footage of the player speaking through a translator in Osaka on Wednesday evening."The Japanese government and people must know Myanmar's situation. I call for your cooperation," he added.
The footballer, whose teammates are believed to have returned home on Wednesday, said he would not go back until ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi returns to power.
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