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Myanmar hopes hit as footballers pull out over coup
6 years agoThis handout photo from the KNU Dooplaya District taken and released to AFP on May 13, 2021 shows teachers in uniforms, taking part in the civil disobedience movement demonstration against the military coup in Dooplaya district in Myanmar's Karen state. (Photo by HANDOUT / KNU Dooplaya District / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / KNU DOOPLAYA DISTRICT" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Myanmar's football coach Antoine Hey said he hasn't given up hope of ending a 55-year absence from the Asian Cup despite a withdrawal by players in protest at the country's military coup.