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[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, I have a sense of having accomplished my duty for country,” he told fooptmercato.net “Since the beginning of my career, defending the colors of my country has always guided my steps. This mission has always constituted a motivating factor and one of my priorities. “This decision has been difficult to take and I considered the advantages and disadvantages before arriving at a conclusion.” However, he hinted he would return to the national team, adding: “A lion never dies.” [/perfectpullquote]
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