Myanmar player asks for asylum in Japan after three-fingered protest salute
June 18 – Japanese authorities are considering an asylum request from a Myanmar squad player who has refused to return home following a World Cup qualifier between the teams last month.
Pyae Lyan Aung, a substitute goalkeeper, was scheduled to fly home late Wednesday but failed to join the rest of the team.
Aung admitted he was worried about the consequences of his decision in terms of his team mates and family but took the decision to save his life.
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