'This isn't normal in football': Xisco, Malaysia and the new Invincibles
A long-form Guardian feature exploring how former Watford manager Xisco Muñoz has transformed Malaysian Super League powerhouse Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) into a dominant force. The piece examines JDT's resources, the Malaysian football ecosystem, and whether they can complete an 'Invincibles' campaign. It contextualizes Xisco's journey from a brief and turbulent Premier League stint at Watford to overseeing one of Asian football's most ambitious club projects.
Read the full story at theguardian.comThe story shines a light on the widening gap between Malaysia's leading club and its domestic rivals, and how a coach written off after a difficult Premier League spell has been given the platform to reinvent himself. JDT's financial muscle, recruitment strategy, and professionalization have long set them apart in Malaysian football, and this season's potential unbeaten run would be a defining statement of that project. For readers, it's a reminder that stories of dominance and redemption play out far beyond Europe's top leagues.
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