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Marck Espejo soaks in FIVB worlds run after shelving Alas retirement
Star winger Marck Espejo is competing in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship with Alas Pilipinas.
This milestone event coincides with Espejo's 10th year representing the Philippines in volleyball.
Despite facing formidable opponents like world No. 40 Tunisia, Espejo and Bryan Bagunas showed promise, with Bagunas scoring 23 points in their first match.
Espejo, who had previously considered retiring after the Asian Games, expressed happiness and gratitude for the opportunity to compete at the World Championship level.
He is committed to continue playing for the national team as long as he remains healthy and is called upon.
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