Philippine Azkals captain Stephan Schröck bids farewell, saying '99% this will be my last' tour of duty with the national football team.
MANILA, Philippines – After 11 colorful years playing for the Philippine Azkals, Stephan Schröck feels ready to step away from the international scene.
“Coming 11 years for the national team, it’s quite emotional for me,” added the outgoing Azkals team captain.“Not many know what I had to sacrifice, how many million euro contracts I jeopardized to come out for the national team, how many moments I missed out with my family,” he said. Indonesia’s result dashed the Azkals’ hopes of securing a semifinal slot as only the top two teams in each group will proceed to the next phase.
“In the past 11 years, whenever I was called up and whenever I was able to convince the club in Europe to let me go, that I always played my heart out, that I always showed up in the best possible shape even if it’s off-season, during the season,” he said. Azkals head coach Josep Ferré praised the 36-year-old Schröck for his dedication to the national team.
“You have a player here that shows a very good image to all the future players in the country,” Ferré added.
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