Former national footballer T. Gopinath Naidu dies at 50, remembered as ‘Kuala Lumpur Wonder Boy’

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Former Malaysian footballer T. Gopinath Naidu passed away at 50. Known as the "Kuala Lumpur Wonder Boy," he played a key role in Kuala Lumpur's consecutive FA Cup wins in 1993 and 1994. His career included stints with Aston Villa and Bayern Leverkusen, but knee injuries led to his early retirement at 25. He represented Malaysia at the 1994 Asian Games and 1996 Olympic qualifiers. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) offered condolences.