MANILA, Philippines – When the Philippine Azkals were in Japan for training, a major earthquake and huge tsunami struck that country. Another earthquake rocked Myanmar as it was hosting the Challenge Cup group where Azkals were one of the challengers.
These coincidences led many to say in jest that earthquakes seem to hit when the Azkals are around. And now that they are back in the country, jokes are now circulating that the Philippines might be hit next.
Filipino-British goal keeper Neil Etheridge simply shrugged off the teasing as he pointed out that earthquakes are something that cannot be predicted.
“You can’t predict anything. It’s an act of nature. It’s an act of God. You carry on with your days as normal as possible,” he said.
“I take things as they go. I got a flight back to London tomorrow evening. If anything was to occur, then it occurs.”
Etheridge also maintained that he is unfazed by all criticisms being thrown at him and his team, saying that he would rather not dwell on individuals “who criticize and hate on people.”
He said: “I’m quite confident on my own ability and I like to show that on and off the field…. Fortunately, I am who I am. I try to please many people as I can. I have lots of fans and I'd like to keep them happy. So, I would like to concentrate on people who keep me happy more than the people who hate and want to bring me down.” -Report from Gretchen Fullido, ABS-CBN News
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