Machucha missed birth of first child to be with Malaysian team ahead of Vietnam clash


  • Esg
  • Saturday, 07 Jun 2025

Latest Malaysian footballer Imanol Machuca.

PETALING JAYA: The country comes first rather than family for mixed heritage footballer Imanol Machuca. 

The 25-year-old missed the birth of his first born baby boy back in Argentina in order to be with the national football team for the all-important 2027 Asian Cup third-round qualifier against Vietnam on Tuesday. 

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