Former Kuala Lumpur footballer Gopinath dies
Touted as Kuala Lumpur's Wonder Boy, striker Gopinath lit up the M-League in the 1990s, but injuries forced him to retire from competitive football at just 25 years old.
Gopinath's stint with the City Boys saw him win the FA Cup in 1993 and 1994. He also featured for Perak in 1996.
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