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There's
no doubt football is the most popular
sport in the world and Melaka is no exception.
One of the most respected footballers
of yesteryear hailed from Alor Gajah in
Melaka. Affectionately known as 'Towkay",
he captained the Malaysian team for many
years. His consummate skill and vision
of the game made him one of Asia's top
players.
Football
has a very long history. Historical evidence
suggests that a very similar game was
played by the ancient Chinese, Greeks
and Romans. Today football is played in
nearly every corner of the world. Four
billion people tuned in to football's
World Cup in 1998, making it the world's
biggest sporting event.
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