Chandran’s rich legacy in football


(From left) Selangor team manager Mazlan Harun, Chandran as a coach and Mokhtar Dahari back in 1987. — filepic

HE belongs to a generation of footballers who were both feared and respected in the golden age of Malaysian football.

Datuk M. Chandran may not be a name that rings a bell for the millennials but certainly for many Baby Boomers and those in that bracket will recall the steely, tough tackling centreback. He emerged to not only become one of Malaysia’s leading defenders but of Asia as well.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Focus

AI fakes flooding playlists
Lonely journey to a new home
Mystery of the ‘walking’ statues
Sky’s the limit for drone whizzes
Reviving the forests of the sea
‘Two hours of feeling good’
Iraq’s wheat dream fades
When diamonds are not forever
Hong Kong’s unseen heroes
Cracks in Trump’s peace pitch

Others Also Read