Here is the last picture of Marko Anttila in Leijon – An emotional farewell

Captain of the Lions Marko Anttila37, ended his national team career on Thursday.

Anttila played a good ten minutes in the quarter-final match, which Finland lost to Canada 1–4. After the game, the media ask the striker if there is any more back gate to the lion shirt.

– No. I believe it was here. I turn 38 the day after tomorrow, so younger people have better bodies and more power, “Mörkö” answered.

After that, Anttila left the Nokia Arena. The picture below was the last shot of “Mörkö” in Leijon.

The story continues after the picture.

Anttila told Iltalehte already on Tuesday after the Denmark match that his career in Leijon is coming to an end at the current World Cup tournament. However, he said he will make a final decision only after the games are over.

When the buzzer sounded for Canada’s victory, Anttila’s decision was clear.

The lion captain skated on the ice of the Nokia Arena and thanked the audience. Anttila clapped towards the audience and later put his hand to his heart.

The farewell was emotional. Anttila moved on the ice.

– During the round, other emotions started to surface besides disappointment. It was a great display from the crowd and the team. Yes, it gave me cold shivers and tears, Anttila said.

Thanks to the fans

He also shared praise with C More.

– Wasn’t it here? Big thanks to the fans, it was great to play.

Anttila played his first A national matches already in the 2011–12 season. The striker became the favorite of the whole nation and the hero of the Lions in the spring 2019 World Cup.

At that time, Anttila scored a vital 4–4 equalizer into Sweden’s net in the quarterfinals. Finland won the match and eventually won the entire tournament.

Since then, Anttila has won another world championship, one Olympic gold and a World Championship silver in Finland’s shirt.