Pormal nang nagretiro sa paglalaro ng football si Philippine Azkals star James Younghusband.
Anunsyo ito ni Younghusband sa social media, pitong buwan makaraang tuldukan na rin ng kanyang nakababatang kapatid na si Phil ang kanyang karera sa football.
Sa kanyang social media post, todo pasalamat ang 33-anyos na si Younghusband sa lahat ng naging bahagi ng kanyang professional career.
“Time to say goodbye,” saad ni Younghusband. “Thank you for the amazing memories. I have loved playing this game. Thank you to my family, bosses, managers, coaches, team mates, opponents and all my supporters who have been part of my professional career.”
Matatandaang nagsimula ang 14-taong karera sa Pilipinas ni James nang lumahok ito at ang kanyang kapatid sa U-23 national team para sa 2005 Southeast Asian Games.
Naging bahagi rin si James ng Azkals at ang muling pag-usbong ng football sa bansa noong kampanya ng Pinoy team sa 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup.
“I feel lucky to have experienced wonderful memories and thankful for every moment of my time with my clubs and country,” dagdag nito.
