It’s not every day you get a chance to sit back and meet football legend David James. The former Liverpool goalkeeper is no stranger to our shores. Having visited the country previously before the lockdown, he’s back for Astro’s Premier League Studio coverage—a visit that almost didn’t happen due to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth, and the uncertainty of the games being held that weekend.
Over a cup of coffee at Ascott Star KLCC Kuala Lumpur, we spoke about football, his newfound love for art, his favourite Malaysian dish and why in his opinion the match between England and Wales in the World Cup will be the interesting match to watch.
What brings you to Malaysia?
This trip was initially to do two weekends of Premier League football with Astro but unfortunately, because of the sad passing of the Queen, which happened the day before I was supposed to travel out, [I stayed back]. There was also the question of whether the games were going to be held that weekend. I was going to come out with my partner anyway, and the game being called off gave us an opportunity to explore Malaysia.
