What is Rajagobal, the "wizard," doing now?

Despite his age, former Malaysia national team coach Rajagobal Krishnasamy still dedicates a significant amount of time to following and keeping up with football developments in the region.

Rajagobal is no stranger to Southeast Asian football.

Malaysian fans are no strangers to the nickname "The Wizard" Rajagobal, a tribute to the achievements of the 68-year-old coach throughout his coaching career. He led the Malaysian U23 team to a gold medal at the 2009 SEA Games and guided the national team to victory in the 2010 AFF Cup after defeating Henrique Calisto's Vietnam in the semi-finals.

With his shrewd tactics and unique ability to inspire, Rajagobal created glorious chapters in Malaysian football history, contributing to elevating the national team's standing in the regional arena.

Speaking to Tri Thức - Znews on the morning of May 27th, Mr. Rajagobal excitedly announced the completion of his autobiography, "This is me, Rajagobal," which recounts his childhood, his football career, his journey as a coach, and his role in transforming Malaysian football. Through the book, he also wants to send a message to young people: strive in life and give your best no matter the circumstances.

“It’s a legacy – a source of inspiration for me to share my experiences and journey. There were not only the ups and downs, but also the difficulties and challenges. What I want to convey to the younger generation, from coaches to players, is that it’s not just a journey, but also requires hard work. Hard work, discipline, perseverance, resilience, maturity – these are the qualities I want to impart to the entire country,” the 68-year-old coach shared.

Despite his age, Mr. Rajagobal remains sharp-minded and remembers important events in his career. He proudly recounts his experiences leading the ASEAN All Stars team in friendly matches against world- class teams like Barcelona, ​​Manchester United, and Manchester City – an experience not everyone gets the chance to have.

Rajagobal has just finished his autobiography.

On May 28th, the ASEAN All Stars team, under the guidance of coach Kim Sang-sik, will play a friendly match against Manchester United at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. Speaking to Tri Thức - Znews , 'The Wizard' Rajagobal stated that the players should not take this match lightly, viewing it as a meaningless game, but rather encourage them to strive and play seriously.

"This is an opportunity for Southeast Asian players to showcase their skills to the world. They need to play with more than 100% determination so that Manchester United can see that regional football has made great strides. How many times in a lifetime will a Southeast Asian player have the chance to compete against top stars like this?", Rajagobal emphasized.

Even though he is no longer directly coaching on the pitch, "The Wizard" Rajagobal remains a great icon of Malaysian football. He is remembered not only for his titles but also for the values ​​of spirit, willpower, and dedication that he passed on to future generations.

Source: https://znews.vn/phu-thuy-rajagobal-gio-ra-sao-post1556150.html