Every inch a hero


Important player: Argentine striker Luciano Figueroa (top) retired in 2015 but made a return in 2018 when JDT won their fifth Super League title.

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) coach Benjamin Mora paid tribute to manager and former player Luciano Figueroa for playing a key role in the team’s success.

Figueroa has been a key figure since he joined JDT in 2014. He helped them chart their Super League domination where they now have won the title for seven consecutive times.

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