Luis Garcia: 'JDT are like a European club based in Malaysia'

<p /><p>KUALA LUMPUR: The rise of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) as a super power in Malaysia has gained attention in the Land of the EPL.

New Straits Times Farah Azharie · News & blogs · Oct 9

Key takeaways

Luis Garcia compares JDT to a European club in Malaysia, highlighting its success and ambition.

JDT has an unbeaten 113-match domestic run and 12 consecutive league titles.
Garcia joined JDT to help grow football in Southeast Asia and compete with Saudi clubs.
JDT's academy is run by Spanish coaches, and Garcia oversees commercial deals and an app for fans.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The rise of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) as a super power in Malaysia has gained attention in the Land of the EPL.

The Daily Mail of England recently reported how former Liverpool and Barcelona winger Luis Garcia ended in the southern state in Malaysia.

The British newspaper described Spaniard Garcia as a member of the "Miracle of

Istanbul" trying to elevate JDT.

The "miracle of Istanbul" is in reference to the Liverpool team that came back from 3-0 down to beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

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Oct 9, 4:49 AM UTC
New Straits Times Luis Garcia: 'JDT are like a European club based in Malaysia' (this story)
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