Chong Wei has a Red Devil star-struck


Big fan: Manchester United’s Daniel James admitted to watching many matches between Lee Chong Wei and arch-rival Lin Dan. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Manchester United star Daniel James says his “unbelievable” badminton idol Lee Chong Wei deserved to be the world champion and was unlucky to have ended his career without the title.

The 22-year-old Welshman, who confessed to being a big fan of Chong Wei last year, added that the Malaysian legend’s graceful movement on the court was always a joy to watch.

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