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Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor hints at international return with Togo
Forward could answer his country's call again one day...
22 Jun 2010 13:28:00
By Zack Wilson
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that the door is not completely shut on him one day returning to acton for Togo.
Adebayor was on the Togolese squad's bus when it was attacked by gunfire at this year's African Cup of Nations. He witnessed a friend die in the shooting and was deeply affected by the traumatic events of those days.
However, just months after announcing his retirement, the striker has admitted there is still a chance that one day he might return to international football.
"For nine years, I have put my country first before everything, but now the most important thing for me is my life,” Adebayor told Manchester City's official website.
"I have to put my life first before my country and I have a good family and children that I have to look after.
"If the organisation is good and if our government is ready to improve the standard of football and not involve politics, yes I will change my mind. Because I love football and love playing football and also want to give something back."
Adebayor is also enjoying the first World Cup to be held on his home continent.
"People are here to have fun and are enjoying themselves. It is a positive thing for our continent," he added.
"Seeing players like Lionel Messi, Robinho, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo perform will definitely change the lives of Africans."
| Bet: | Returns: | Togo £18.30 | Draw £32.00 | Libya £37.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Togo £19.09 | Draw £31.00 | Libya £36.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Togo £18.30 | Draw £34.00 | Libya £43.30 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Togo £18.00 | Draw £32.50 | Libya £39.00 |
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Adebayor was on the Togolese squad's bus when it was attacked by gunfire at this year's African Cup of Nations. He witnessed a friend die in the shooting and was deeply affected by the traumatic events of those days.
However, just months after announcing his retirement, the striker has admitted there is still a chance that one day he might return to international football.
"For nine years, I have put my country first before everything, but now the most important thing for me is my life,” Adebayor told Manchester City's official website.
"I have to put my life first before my country and I have a good family and children that I have to look after.
"If the organisation is good and if our government is ready to improve the standard of football and not involve politics, yes I will change my mind. Because I love football and love playing football and also want to give something back."
Adebayor is also enjoying the first World Cup to be held on his home continent.
"People are here to have fun and are enjoying themselves. It is a positive thing for our continent," he added.
"Seeing players like Lionel Messi, Robinho, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo perform will definitely change the lives of Africans."
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