Many Malaysians who are ardent followers of the English Premier League may be rooting for England. Shaiful Azri, 36, an Italy supporter since the 1994 World Cup, is super excited for the national team’s journey under coach Roberto Mancini. It will be just for one night,” said the Italian football club Juventus fan. Rizal Iskandar, 40, too, is overjoyed that the Italian team has rebounded from the heartache of not qualifying for the last World Cup in Russia. Aizat Alif, an England fan since 1996, believes that home advantage might give the English an edge for their first-ever football final since 1966.

Source: The Star July 09, 2021 22:18 UTC