The night Asean football rose


By CY LEE

The Asean All-Stars players celebrating after beating Manchester United 1-0 and receiving the trophy from Anwar (standing in front, second from left). — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

THEY came dressed in Manchester United jerseys, ready to cheer for their favourite players at the recent Maybank Challenge Cup match.

But as the game progressed and underdogs Asean All-Stars continued to hold their own, loyalties started to shift.

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