What happened to 'Wizard' Rajagobal now?

Despite his age, former Malaysia national team coach Rajagobal Krishnasamy still spends a lot of time following and updating football movements in the region.

Mr. Rajagobal is not a stranger to Southeast Asian football.

Malaysian fans are familiar with the nickname “Wizard” Rajagobal, a way to honor the achievements of the 68-year-old coach in his coaching career. He led the Malaysian U23 team to win the gold medal at the 2009 SEA Games and helped the national team win the 2010 AFF Cup after defeating Vietnam under coach Henrique Calisto in the semi-finals.

With his sharp tactics and special way of inspiring, Mr. Rajagobal created brilliant pages in the history of Malaysian football, contributing to raising the team's level in the regional arena.

Talking to Tri Thuc - Znews on the morning of May 27, Mr. Rajagobal excitedly said that he had completed his autobiography "This is me, Rajagobal", which tells about his childhood, his journey playing football, becoming a coach and helping Malaysian football change dramatically. Through the book, he also wants to send a message to young people to strive in life, to try their best in any circumstance.

“It is a legacy - an inspiration for me to share my experience and journey. There are not only advantages, but also difficulties, ups and downs. What I want to convey to the younger generation, from coaches to players, is that there is not only a journey, but also hard work. Hard work, discipline, perseverance, courage, maturity - these are the things I want to convey to the whole country," the 68-year-old coach shared.

Despite his old age, Mr. Rajagobal is still sharp and clearly remembers important events in his career. He proudly tells about the times he led the ASEAN All Stars team to friendly matches with the world's top names such as Barcelona, ​​Manchester United, Manchester City - an experience that not everyone has the opportunity to achieve.

Mr. Rajagobal has just completed his autobiography.

On May 28, the ASEAN All Stars team under the leadership of coach Kim Sang-sik will have a friendly match with Manchester United at Bukit Jalil Stadium. Sharing with Tri Thuc - Znews , 'Wizard' Rajagobal said that the players should not take this lightly, seeing it as just a "no reward, no penalty" match, but instead encourage them to make efforts and compete seriously.

"This is an opportunity for Southeast Asian players to show their level to the world. They need to play with more than 100% determination to show Manchester United that regional football has made great strides. How many times in a lifetime will a Southeast Asian player have the opportunity to rub shoulders with such top stars?", Mr. Rajagobal emphasized.

Even though he is no longer directly coaching on the field, “The Wizard” Rajagobal is still a great monument of Malaysian football. He is not only remembered for his titles but also for the values ​​of spirit, will and dedication that he passed on to the next generation.

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