Adam Swandi on how being forced to give up football is like 'losing your first love'

Footballer Adam Swandi was forced to retire at 28 when he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease, after feeling unwell during a league match in September 2024. In this exclusive interview with CNA, Adam reflected on his love for the game, the people who supported him and his plans moving forward after his career was abruptly cut short. Read his story: https://cna.asia/4iUsJ5Q Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia