Those who played for Harimau Malaya that was devoid of Johor Darul Ta’zim representation in the AFF Cup stepped up in time of crisis and won the hearts of fans. JDT players can no longer take their positions lightly, writes Muhamad Yunus Zakariah.
Author: Muhammad Yunus Zakariah
Kemaman-based Muhammad Yunus Zakariah is the former Perak FC chief executive officer. Yunus currently runs his own boutique agency and has been in sports marketing since 2006, primarily in the field of corporate partnerships and sponsorship sales. Yunus has worked on projects involving Sporting CP (Portugal), Petronas Sepang Racing Team, Pahang Rangers, Terengganu FC, Kerteh FC among others. He is also the founder and managing editor of Bahas Bola.
Akhyar Rashid skips AFF Cup, pays for own holiday … and he’s villified
The justification by Akhyar Rashid and his club mates to skip national duty seemed reasonable, as footballers have to protect their physical and mental wellbeing, more so as the Asean Football Federation Cup falls outside FIFA’s calendar, writes Muhamad Yunus Zakariah.
If Anwar is PM, why isn’t Perikatan Nasional leading Perak?
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan did not get a simple majority but the coalition obtained the most number of seats in GE15, resulting in him being named prime minister. The same should have happened in Perak, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Buying a football club is great – but what’s a ‘fair’ price?
In the wake of Qi Group’s decision to put Petaling Jaya City Football Club (PJ City FC) up for sale, Muhammad Yunus Zakariah wonders how much should the club’s price tag be, and how is the value derived.
Malaysia needs to check its political bearings this GE15, ditch reliance on past glories
Malaysian voters should examine their political bearings, because despite all the talk of a new political landscape, many continue to wander around, reading old maps and voting in those who seem to leave them feeling dazed and lost, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Actions of a few unruly football fans do not represent the majority
Muhammad Yunus Zakariah has had his fair share of jeers from football fans. He writes about negative comments hurled toward fans in the aftermath of the tragedy in Indonesia, stressing that the actions of a handful do not represent the true character of most football fans.
Benefits of having a ‘nemesis’ and why we should actively find one
The Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal confrontation has taken both men, as well as tennis, to new heights of greatness. More importantly, it has also demonstrated that a rivalry can be fierce without being bitter and intense, and without becoming morally suspect, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Why (lack of) arguments is tearing us apart and how it can bring us together
Productive disagreement which spurs creativity, discovery, and new thinking, are no longer celebrated. Muhammad Yunus Zakariah says deliberative arguments can propel a debate towards forming an optimum and consensual solution that focuses on relationships and solidarity.
Give sports hope through policies, not more programmes
Politicians are often advised that they are much better off organising events or programmes to tick the box. However, Twentytwo13 columnist Muhammad Yunus Zakariah stresses that it’s well thought-out policies that give sports and the industry hope.
Evening or night matches, it’s immaterial to loyal football fans
It doesn’t matter what time a match is played, as true football fans will continue to flock the stands and enjoy the post-match lepak sessions, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Save UiTM FC – sell it to the rich and make them richer
Rather than wait for UiTM FC to fall into financial ruin, and hope for the Higher Education Ministry or the university to bail it out, management should come up with an investment prospectus that is capable of encouraging the rich to become richer through the acquisition of its club, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Plan to sell your football club? Start by developing a sponsorship prospectus
Football clubs in Malaysia, generally, are not bothered to invest in sponsorship work. Most clubs feel they are “big” enough, to the point that someone will, one day, walk through their gates and acquire them, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
‘Legend worshipping’ is robbing us of our future
The unhealthy obsession of harping on the past, especially by former athletes and officials, is diverting the focus of the present generation away from real innovation and change, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.