No fairytale ending for Malaysia skipper Shukor


Malaysia football captain Shukor Adan waves to the fans after Malaysia lost to Thailand in the Suzuki Cup final on aggrerate at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday. - S.S.KANESAN/ The STAR

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia not only lost the AFF Suzuki Cup, but also seasoned campaigner Mohd Shukor Adan.

The 35-year-old skipper is retiring from international football. Shukor had wanted to go out with flying colours in his last match for Malaysia on Saturday, but Thailand denied him the honour of lifting the Cup with a 4-3 aggregate win.

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