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Football: Inna Palacios ends national team stint with SEA Games gold
Filipinas veteran Inna Palacios has retired from the Philippine Women's National Football Team after an 18-year career, concluding with a gold medal victory at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
The veteran goalkeeper made the announcement hours before the Filipinas' penalty shootout win against Vietnam, which secured the country's first-ever SEA Games gold in women's football.
Palacios described the victory as a "full circle moment" and a dream come true, noting it took 18 years to achieve the SEA Games gold she started dreaming about.
She expressed sadness in leaving the team but believes she has given her all as a player and wants to see them continue to pursue their dreams.
Palacios concluded her international career with 51 caps and 18 clean sheets, having been part of significant milestones including the inaugural FIFA World Cup appearance and the 2022 AFF Women's Championship.
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