Veteran defender Khairul seeks greener pastures with Melaka


Lebanon's Hassan Ali Saad (red) try to fight the ball with Malaysia's Khairul Helmi Johari during the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at Larkin Stadium in Johorv Baru o n June 13. Pic by ABDUL RAHMAN EMBONG/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: It’s only natural for veteran centreback Khairul Helmi Johari to “go green” after being released by Kedah. No, this has nothing to do with vegetarian diets.

The 32-year-old Khairul has become synonymus with the green and yellow jersey of the Red Eagles after serving them for 15 years. And he gets to stick with that familiar colour after signing for Melaka, another side with an environmentally-friendly jersey.

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