Before your senior debut against Hong Kong, did you feel more excitement or fear and was there a moment where the weight of the shirt really hit you emotionally? Before making my senior debut, I felt a lot more excitement than fear, but there was definitely a strong sense of responsibility that came with it. […]
Let’s start with your story. You’ve done so many things from reporting to emceeing to being an influencer. How did football come into the picture for you? It all began years ago when I was working as a sports journalist. I covered a lot of local football and was amazed by how professional everything felt, […]
Hi Cheryl! Before we dive in, could you tell us a bit more about yourself and your journey so far? Hi! My name is Cheryl Lynn Pereira and I’m from the Portuguese Settlement in Melaka. I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy and started off as an intern with Kuala Lumpur City FC and Axis Physiotherapy. […]
Mayu, can you tell us about your early days in Japan? How did football become such a big part of your life? (Were you kicking a ball around since kindergarten, or did your love for the game come later?) My dad used to play football, so I started kicking a ball around when I was […]
Vicky, for those who might not know you well yet — how would you describe yourself in three words, both as a player and as a person? I’d say straightforward, passionate, and perseverant. I know some people might think I come offas a bit intimidating at first glance, maybe it’s my game face or just […]
Jessica, let’s start with the basics — who is Jessica Susanne Mailu beyond the football field? Beyond football, I see myself as someone who values hard work, discipline, and balance. Football is a big part of who I am, but it’s not the only thing. Off the pitch, I’m someone who enjoys learning new things, […]
Let’s start at the beginning — can you remember the first time you truly fell in love with football? Not just played it, but felt it? The moment I truly fell in love with football is when my parents gave me a football registration form as my birthday gift when I was 10 years old. […]
It has been a whirlwind since our women’s national team suffered a 16–0 defeat to Japan. I was gutted. I was sad. And yet, I know my feelings are nothing compared to what the players themselves are going through. In the middle of processing that result, I posted on my Instagram story: “This is not […]
Can you take us back to the beginning — how did your journey with football start, and what drew you to the sport? My earliest memories of football are of driving past the local fields on the way to Sunday Mass with my family. The fields were always packed, and I would sit up to […]
Hi, my name is Chloe Koh, and if there is one thing you have to know about me – my life revolves around football, or some might even say, football revolves around my life. What started out as a casual television stream across the block eventually became something part of my everyday life, in almost […]