Articles by Marco Negeri

About Marco Negeri

Marco Negeri is a football writer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia who is deeply passionate about Malaysian and Asian football. He has appeared on Astro Malaysia’s television program Bola@Mamak, and has guested on Australia's Football Nation Radio. His works have been featured in The Namibian, Namibia's biggest daily newspaper and Frontpage Africa. He is also a regular contributor to Goal Indonesia.

Second Chance City: How KL City FC rose again

August 29, 2022 Marco Negeri

“Vamos Romel, vamos!” Exclaimed Mr. Raúl Sánchez, of the Colombian Embassy in Malaysia, from the stands of the Kuala Lumpur FA Cheras Stadium, rallying for his compatriot Romel Morales, KL City FC’s canny midfielder, during […]

Guilherme De Paula: Malaysia’s man of the moment

June 2, 2021 Marco Negeri

As a Badminton-loving nation, seeing a 7-0 scoreline midway during a game won’t bother a Malaysian much as it means the game is half way through and it is still possible to claw yourself back […]

OPINION: Borneo redemption for Lone Stars’ captain

February 26, 2021 Marco Negeri

Another day, another star signing. That seems to be the case these days with the Malaysian Super League as Sam Johnson, Liberia’s national team captain, adds to the extended list of marquee players arriving on […]

Farewell Iron Man

November 16, 2020 Marco Negeri

Go ahead and mention Dickson Nwakaeme’s name to any Malaysian football fan, it is likely that the first image to emerge in his or her mind would be that iconic photograph of his duel with […]