Premier League Fever in Malaysia: Why English Football Rules the Screens

By Guest - Oct 31, 2025 10:06 PM
Last updated on Oct 31, 2025 10:17 PM

Do you know which is the most played and popular sport on the planet? Most likely, you know the answer to this question, which is Football, played in more than 200 countries. It means that football is played in almost every country, and this sport is more popular at the club level than the country level. This is why you see club football matches more often than country football matches. If we talk about the most popular football tournament, the English Premier League, or simply the Premier League, it is without a doubt the most popular football tournament.

What is the Premier League?

Most of you have heard about the Premier League, and some of you may already be watching this tournament and are fans of it. For the unversed, the Premier League is a club-based Football tournament where you can see the greatest footballers playing for different clubs. Players like David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, who are popular footballers, have played in the Premier League.

This is all about the past players, and if we talk about the current players, the list includes Mohamed Salah, who plays for Liverpool, Erling Haaland, who plays for Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne, who also plays for Manchester City, Son Heung-min, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, and many others. The Premier League is played in England, but it is world-famous, and its fans are present all around the globe. We will talk about the Premier League’s popularity in Malaysia, where it is the most-watched foreign league.

Popularity of the Premier League in Malaysia

As said, it is the participation of big football names that makes the Premier League in Malaysia a popular foreign league, and we will talk about the major reasons in detail.

• Historical and Cultural Connection

Maybe you didn’t know that Malaysia is a former British colony where Football is a major sport. This connection laid the foundation of the Premier League’s growing viewership in Malaysia. The older generations just pass the baton of their love English football to the coming generations.

English is a widely spoken language in Malaysia after Malay, and is understood by most Malaysians. Malaysian football fans can easily follow the league’s commentary, which is mostly available in English. There will be no language barrier, which has been a problem for them with other foreign football leagues where the commentary is available in other languages such as Spanish, Italian, and German.

• Available for Wagering on Betting Sites

Another reason that makes the Premier League popular in Malaysia is its availability as a wagering sport on betting sites such as M88. Being a football fan, you can earn while enjoying your favorite sport’s live streaming by wagering on the Premier League’s matches listed on M88. However, it is recommended to research the latest happenings, such as players’ form and statistical records of teams.

Don’t wager solely on intuition or based on your love for a particular club, which is the biggest mistake most football fans in Malaysia make. Before you put your money at stake, research well about the players’ form and statistical record, and when you do this, you will remain ahead of competitors.

• Digital and Social Media Presence

Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are world-famous football clubs that have a record-breaking digital and social media presence. Social media has the power to break geographical barriers, as football fans can access their favorite football club’s social media pages and handles from anywhere and keep themselves updated about the latest happenings.

Malaysian football fans, too, can engage with their loved Premier League clubs and supporters on digital and social media channels, which make them feel there is a connection between them and the club despite the long distance.

• Competitive Nature

The most attractive part of the Premier League is its competitive nature because, as a fan, you can’t predict a particular team to win the tournament. There have been many other European football leagues, which have been dominated by a couple of teams, and the Premier League is totally different, known for its intense and unpredictable nature.

In the Premier League, any team can beat another team, and that’s what keeps the fans stuck to their seats until the last minute. When it comes to watching the sport live, football fans in Malaysia don’t have to worry as numerous platforms offer live streaming for Premier League matches.

These are some of the top reasons that make the Premier League, the most popular foreign league in Malaysia. From the participation of the world’s most popular Footballers, the availability of this tournament on betting sites, and the competitive nature, we have discussed them all. We hope you enjoyed reading this post. Share what you feel about this writing piece in the comments.

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