Adhe

Adhe Makayasa

News editor

Adhe has previously worked for ESPN Star Sports, Fox Sports, and FIFA.

Manchester United was Adhe's first love, and he has since been covering the Premier League and European football for GOAL.

Adhe's favorite football memory is covering the Indonesia vs. Netherlands match at GBK in 2013, and randomly meeting Radja Nainggolan in the stands of Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, when the former Inter player was playing for Bhayangkara FC.

Adhe's areas of expertise after over a decade and thousands of football matches:

  • Deep knowledge of both Indonesian and European football
  • Premier League analysis
  • Covering a wide range of editorial topics

Adhe's All-Time XI (4-1-2-3) Edwin van der Sar; Dani Alves, Paolo Maldini, Nemanja Vidic, Roberto Carlos; Roy Keane; Xavi, Paul Scholes; Lionel Messi, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Articles by Adhe Makayasa
  1. 📽️ | Anthony Gordon speaks fluent Spanish at Barca unveiling

    Anthony Gordon has completed a sensational £69.3 million (€80m) move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract with the Catalan giants. The 25-year-old England international, who finished as the Magpies' top goalscorer last season, shocked the presentation crowd by conducting part of his first official press conference in fluent Spanish.

  2. Ex-Arsenal star opens up on eco-friendly biochemistry business

    Former Arsenal and AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini has opened up about his incredible parallel career as a green biochemistry pioneer. The 42-year-old Frenchman revealed that he started working on his global eco-friendly firm during his playing days in Italy, heavily inspired by the entrepreneurial drive of his former club president, Silvio Berlusconi.

  1. Dalot targets World Cup fairytale for Ronaldo

    Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot believes that leading Portugal to ultimate glory at the 2026 World Cup would provide a fittingly beautiful finale to Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic career. The versatile full-back emphasised that the entire footballing world, not just their home nation, will be uniting to support the veteran forward's quest.

  2. Liverpool legend makes Salah replacement claim

    Liverpool icon John Barnes has boldly claimed that manager Arne Slot does not need to dip into the transfer market to replace outward-bound forward Mohamed Salah. The former England international also took aim at the departing frontman, accusing him of speaking nonsense online after the legendary attacker appeared to criticise Slot’s tactical approach.

  3. Barca eye Gvardiol but Bayern already asking about Man City defender

    Barcelona are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol alongside ongoing negotiations for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. However, the Catalan giants face fierce European competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, who have already initiated formal inquiries to lure the versatile Croatian international back to Germany.

  4. Ramos-led takeover at Sevilla collapses days before deadline

    A takeover bid for Sevilla led by former Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos has collapsed just three days before a crucial deadline. The 40-year-old was the public face of a major consortium that had previously reached an agreement in principle, but negotiations have now completely broken down following a series of disagreements.

  5. Brazil set Neymar deadline after fresh calf injury

    Brazil have established a firm medical deadline for Neymar to retain his place in Carlo Ancelotti's final World Cup squad following another injury scare. The Santos forward remains a major doubt for upcoming warm-up matches after a grade two calf tear caused significant apprehension during the national team's initial training camp.