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Post by cjeagle on Jul 9, 2021 5:40:24 GMT 8
The Philippines usually only fields players with Filipino blood ties in the national football team, but they made an exception for Maranon, because of his contributions and commitment to Philippine football and the country and his goalscoring exploits in the AFC Cup where he holds the records for most goals. He has lived and played in the Philippines since 2015 and apparently plans to live there permanently. tv5.espn.com/story/_/id/31781111/bienve-maranon-moved-tears-learning-naturalizationBienvenido Marañon excited to play as an Azkal, live as a Filipino "To wear the Azkals jersey, to play for the national team, for the country, will be the most exciting moment, the most emotional moment and I can't wait to do it," he remarked. In fact, it's the privilege of growing with his family in the country that made his naturalization even more special. "Not only because I will play football, I will play with Azkals, but also because my family can be there in the Philippines," he expressed. "We can make a business, I can live there, I can be one more of you."
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Post by cjeagle on Dec 11, 2021 19:56:43 GMT 8
Congratulations Bienvenido on your first cap and goal for the Philippines. I hope the long wait was worth it.
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