If not for football, I'd be a lorry driver, says Thanabalan


Kamal Ariffin Ravin Palanisamy

N. THANABALAN realises that he could have ended up being a lorry driver or a factory worker struggling to support his family if not for football.

The 22-year-old’s name is on everyone’s lips thanks to the recent 29th Sea Games hosted by Malaysia.

Thanabalan rose to prominence after scoring the winning goal in the closing stages of the heart-stopping semi-final clash against rivals Indonesia, which ensured Malaysia’s passage to the finals. He had also scored in the group stages, where he netted the winner against neighbours Singapore and then got a brace in the game against Myanmar.

How has he coped with his sudden rise to stardom? – October 2, 2017.


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