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

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Juventus Serie A
McKennie tells Juve to double his salary as contract talks stall
Weston McKennie has transformed from a transfer-listed outcast into an indispensable pillar of the Juventus midfield, but his long-term future in Turin now hangs by a thread. While the 27-year-old Texan has voiced his desire to remain with the Bianconeri, negotiations have hit a significant roadblock. His representatives are playing hardball, demanding a salary that reflects his status as one of Serie A's most consistent performers, leading to a high-stakes standoff at the Allianz Stadium.
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Vinicius Junior Liverpool
Vinicius Jr reveals Szoboszlai bond amid Liverpool exit talk
Real Madrid talisman Vinicius Junior has opened up about his close personal ties with Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai, claiming that the Hungary international is begging for the chance to play in his new Nike boots. The Brazilian attacker says the Hungary international is one of many close friends in football, with Chelsea's Reece James among them.
Inter Juventus
Juve blasted for 'playing the victim' over controversial red card vs Inter
The fallout from Saturday's explosive Derby d'Italia continues to dominate the headlines as former Inter president Massimo Moratti has hit back at Juventus for their reaction to a controversial refereeing decision. During Inter’s 3-2 victory, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was shown a second yellow card after Alessandro Bastoni went down under light contact, a moment that sparked fury from the Turin giants. Addressing the uproar, Moratti suggested that the Bianconeri's sense of injustice was perhaps a little misplaced given the broader context of Italian football history.
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J. Mourinho Real Madrid
Revealed: How Mourinho can join Madrid for free this summer
Jose Mourinho’s shadow looms large over the Santiago Bernabeu years after his departure from Real Madrid. Rumours of a possible return to the Spanish side in the wake of Xabi Alonso's sacking gained steam after the Portuguese coach masterminded Benfica's incredible 4-2 win over his former player Alvaro Arbeloa and it turns out president Florentino Perez could bring him back to the club for free in the summer.
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Marseille R. De Zerbi
Rami blames 'fear' for Marseille crisis as De Zerbi exits
Marseille have been plunged into fresh turmoil as former defender Adil Rami warned that a culture of "fear" and "negativity" is actively preventing top talent from joining the club. The outspoken 2018 World Cup winner spoke out following another disappointing result on the pitch, where the French side surrendered a two-goal lead at the on home soil to draw 2-2 with Strasbourg. The stalemate only added to the sense of dread surrounding the club, who have seen their leadership structure evaporate in a matter of days.