M'sian Football Legend, 72, Marries 20
Malaysian football legend Datuk Abdah Alif, 72, has married a 20-year-old woman, a development confirmed by his brother. The news has sparked significant public interest and discussion on social media regarding the age gap.
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The story highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and social norms regarding marriage and age differences in Malaysia.
Datuk Abdah Alif's younger brother confirmed the news of the marriage after photos of the newlyweds started circulating online.
Bryan Wong 11 Sep 2026 at 17:00 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Abdah Alif Malaysian football newlyweds Age is just a number? Well, Malaysian football legend Datuk Abdah Alif, 72, has tied the knot with a woman reportedly aged 20.
According to Malaysian media, the couple married in Kuala Terengganu on August 27.
Photos of Abdah and his partner began circulating online and got football fans wondering about their relationship.
His younger brother, former Malaysian national footballer and coach Datuk Yunus Alif, has since confirmed the news.
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