"When I saw them jumping with joy, having been with them every day, sharing the long journeys, from Malaysia to Vietnam and back, on to Japan, and then saw them win I got that emotion again."
"I was always very competitive and once I had left football, I thought I wasn't going to have those feelings I had before, he says. I still enjoy football, still play seven-a-side with my friends every Saturday at 10am."
Luis Garcia, a former professional footballer, retired in 2016 after a brief return in 2014. Initially believing he had lost his competitive spirit, he was surprised to feel deep emotions again while watching his team, Johor Darul Ta'zim, celebrate a historic win in the Asian Champions League. This moment reignited his passion for football, despite his new role as chief executive. Garcia continues to engage with the sport, balancing his responsibilities while reminiscing about his playing days.
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