Mixed-heritage dream turns into FIFA nightmare for FAM
WHEN FIFA's statement dropped, Malaysian football circles were left reeling. First came disappointment, then anguish, and finally – utter disbelief.
Promises made in the light of athletes’ glories must be fulfilled
The truth is plain – fulfil the promises, honour the commitments, respect the sacrifice.
Social media’s double-edged sword – cut out the negative, raise the positive
Social media was once a beacon of hope.
Our athletes need to seize the moment, and chart their own paths
THE word "empowerment" is used so frequently these days, even within my own household. When it comes to life-changing decisions.
Building a local national team, with help from those abroad
SOMETHING hangs heavy over Malaysian football, like a curse.
Players who’ve earned their stripes on current form should be Harimau’s top picks
BEFORE walking into the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) headquarters for the latest Harimau Malaya squad announcement, I did what I always do – pause at the photo wall just outside the auditorium.
Football is the people’s game, and those who run it must answer to millions
DESPONDENT. In tatters. Defeatist. Pessimistic. Down in the dumps.
A new era, but we need Malaysians to be stars
THE current national team set-up has been called many things.
Keeping the romance alive in sports despite unpredictable times
VALENTINE’S Day is approaching soon and so is my first year wedding anniversary.
In tough times, Malaysia can do with a hand from a Friend
You’ve got troubles, I’ve got ‘em too
The young ones inspire Malaysia’s golden dream
IT’S a dream that has remained just that – a dream – for 68 years. It was in Melbourne in 1956 that Malaysian athletes marched into the stadium with grand hopes.
Tears, rage and a brave comeback by a wronged player Faisal
AFTER the press conference, many needed a few hours to get over it. The emotions flowed freely – hardened newsmen were in tears, other were in a rage.
