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. ‘Love to have him back’ - Rooney urges Utd to re-sign McTominay

    Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged his former club to launch a sensational move to re-sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. The iconic forward admitted his utter bewilderment at the Red Devils' decision to sanction the 29-year-old’s cut-price £26 million ($35m) departure to Serie A two years ago, following his exceptional transformation into an elite goalscoring talent.

  2. Kelly, Russo & James among six Lionesses awarded MBEs

    Six stellar members of England’s triumphant UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 squad have been officially awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2026. The prestigious royal accolades recognise their magnificent back-to-back European title defence in Switzerland alongside significant contributions to football, capping an incredible cycle of success for the national setup.

  1. Klopp criticises 'tactically poor' World Cup opener

    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has slammed the opening match of the 2026 World Cup as "tactically poor" despite co-hosts Mexico securing a 2-0 win over South Africa. The Red Bull Global Head of Soccer highlighted glaring defensive frailties and a bizarre flurry of red cards that marred the showpiece event at the Azteca Stadium.

  2. Amorim and Arbeloa rival Glasner for Milan job

    AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is taking his time to finalise the club's next managerial appointment despite holding a draft agreement with Oliver Glasner. The Rossoneri hierarchy are widening their search to consider alternative profiles, including former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and Alvaro Arbeloa, to find a specific technical vision.

  3. Militao delivers verdict on Mourinho's return to Madrid

    Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao has offered his thoughts on the sensational return of Jose Mourinho to the Bernabeu on a three-year contract. The Brazilian defender, currently sidelined with a long-term injury that cost him his place at the World Cup, expressed immense optimism about working under the veteran Portuguese manager next season.

  4. Violent clashes mar Mexico's World Cup opening match

    Violent clashes erupted outside the Estadio Azteca on Thursday night, marring the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City. Riot police deployed tear gas after coming under attack from projectiles, overshadowing co-hosts Mexico's subsequent victory on the pitch as long-standing local political tensions spilled over into the tournament's security perimeter.