Put aside unrealistic missions and objectives. Thrust aside fantasies to lift the World Cup. At least for now. Let’s get back to basics. Maybe the best gift, or the answer to Malaysian football team in its trail on very challenging years ahead.

"Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man." - Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Stupidity is not an option. Football is not just about kicking, passing, holding up the ball and score goals, well they might be true, but intricacy of football lies in its philosophy, values and principles which compose the definition of a beautiful game.

Perhaps we don’t really understand football enough to enjoy it.