Emotional Faisal says he came close to quitting football


Painful: Faisal Halim breaks down during a press conference at Selangor FC Training Centre, Shah Alam. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: National footballer Faisal Halim was emotional in his first public appearance after a shocking acid attack on him last month.

Unable to hold back his emotions during the press conference, Faisal said his strength came from his family.

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