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Melaka appoint Elavarasan

Fresh off their capture of Malaysia goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi, the Mousedeers have announced the hiring of E. Elavarasan as their new head coach.

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Perak approach summit, Pahang slip at home

Following a stellar run of five straight wins in the MSL, Perak are now in second place, five points behind leaders JDT.

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Nazliazmi not ruling out new signings

The Red Giants are likely to take part in the now-open Malaysia Super League mid-season transfer window, according to head coach Nazliazmi Nasir.

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Abu Bakar to make three changes

PKNP have done well so far to reach the MSL mid-table in their debut season, but head coach Abu Bakar Fadzim wants his side to be even more dangerous.

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Ratings: Selangor 1 PKNP 1

PKNP FC nicked one point from their Malaysia Super League match against Selangor, with a last-gasp equaliser. Find out who is the Man of the Match.

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Yee rues KL's carelessness

Kuala Lumpur have lost all four of their away MSL matches this season, including a 4-2 defeat to Kelantan on Saturday.

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Kelantan win a temporary respite

Despite their 4-2 win against KL on Saturday, Kelantan's road in the MSL remains rocky.

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'New' Kelantan to work on chemistry

Kelantan defeated KL 4-2 in their league match on Saturday fielding five players aged 21 or younger, and only one foreign player.

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Possible MSL round 9 movements

No changes are expected to take place at the top and bottom of MSL, while a staggering seven teams have the chance of reaching the fourth spot.

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Deja vu for Malaysia

Malaysia have been drawn in Group A of the new-look AFF Cup, alongside Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.

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TCH to gauge Malaysia in AFF Cup

Malaysia head coach Tan Cheng Hoe wants to use this year's AFF Cup to prepare his side for future campaigns.

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Irfan slams his men's performance

Terengganu boss Irfan Bakti was disappointed with his team's performance in their Tuesday league defeat to Pahang.

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Helmi gets first ever hug from Dollah

Pahang boss Dollah Salleh has praised his replacement players, as well as his first-choice goalkeeper, after their league win against Terengganu.

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Possible MSL round 8 movements

The top spot will not change hands, but second takes on fourth in round eight of the MSL. Find out which position your team may end up in.

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MSL standings remain relatively unchanged

Following round seven of the Malaysia Super League, only four clubs out of twelve changed positions in the standings.

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Thana reveals fear of being forgotten

After a good AFC U-23 Championship, Malaysia U-23 forward N. Thanabalan has had to work hard to recapture his form with Negeri Sembilan.

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Azraai considering starting role for Thana

With things not going well currently for bottom-placed Negeri Sembilan, Azraai Khor has hinted at roster changes in the coming transfer window.

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Nazliazmi urges Sean to improve discipline

Selangor boss Nazliazmi Nasir declined to praise Sean Selvaraj extensively despite his first goal, and said he wanted to see more improvement.

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Ratings: Selangor 2 NS 1

Selangor found their first league win after four matches, defeating Negeri Sembilan 2-1. Find out who were the key performers and Man of the Match.

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AFC U16 Championship: Iran setting their sights high

The Iran team manager is wary of the different threats posed by teams including India in Group C of the AFC U16 Championship..

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"No two ways about it!" - Teong Kim

Malaysia U-16 have been drawn against Japan, Thailand and Tajikistan in the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship this September, as the hosts.

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Zaquan wants KL to reproduce fighting spirit

Kuala Lumpur will be playing in three MSL matches within one week, beginning this Sunday.

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Fabio praises young custodian Khatul

KL boss Fabio Maciel wants his young goalkeeper Khatul Anuar to get more experience and playing time, despite the Hawks' interest in Khairul Fahmi.

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Nazliazmi talks #MentalitiJuara

Selangor boss Nazliazmi Nasir is trying to take their supporters' criticisms positively, following two poor matches.

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Possible MSL round 7 movements

Whatever happens this weekend, JDT will remain MSL leaders. But what about the chances of the rest of Malaysia's top tier teams?

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Selangor to be without Indonesian duo

Selangor will very likely lose the services of Indonesian stars Evan Dimas and Ilham Armaiyn in their matches against Negeri Sembilan and JDT.

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Fahmi needs KL move

Kelantan goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi's career has stagnated in the past few years, and that's why a move away should do him good.

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Evan and Ilham want to stay behind

Selangor may propose an alternative to PSSI to ensure the club do not lose the services of both Evan Dimas and Ilham Armaiyn in their next two matches

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Nazliazmi singles out three young players

Selangor boss Nazliazmi Nasir praised rivals KL for giving him and his charges a valuable footballing lesson in their FA Cup quarter-final tie.

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KL's reluctance to kill the game explained

KL assistant Yee Fatt Chong explains why they seemed reluctant to kill the game and did not make further substitutions in their defeat to Selangor.

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Ratings: Selangor 0 KL 3 (agg. 3-3)

On a night they scored three goals without conceding any, KL still didn't come out on top against rivals Selangor. Find out how the players performed.

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REPORT: Selangor 0 KL 3 (agg. 3-3)

Selangor rode their luck against rivals KL, losing their three-goal quarter-final first leg FA Cup lead and needing to win the tie on penalties.

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What we learned about German clubs

Thanks to an invitation from Bundesliga, Goal Malaysia's Zulhilmi Zainal got to attend the Ruhr derby, and visit Borussia Dortmund last weekend.

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Rufino dreams of becoming Red Giants legend

With age comes better focus for Selangor's star striker Rufino Segovia, who enthused to Goal about his love for the Red Giants and their fans.

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Selangor head to Alor Setar to collect points

Selangor head coach Nazliazmi Nasir can expect the service of almost all of his best players, when they play Kedah this Friday.

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Possible MSL round 6 movements

Find out how high (or low) your Malaysia Super League team can go after matchday six is played out this weekend.

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Fittri rues two dropped points against Kuantan

Despite playing against a team that have been beset by wage issues; Kuantan, Pulau Pinang could only record a goalless draw in their league match.

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Farhan out for rest of season

Kedah's injury-prone young winger Farhan Roslan has picked up an ACL injury and will be unavailable for the rest of the season.

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Ismail stays at Kuantan

Kuantan head coach Ismail Zakaria says he is staying at the beleaguered club for the sake of his men, although they haven't been paid for three months

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REPORT: Kuantan 0 P. Pinang 0

Despite playing against a team that have been beset by wage issues; Kuantan, Pulau Pinang could only record a goalless draw in their league encounter.

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Amri: We capitalised on KL's pressure

Selangor's MOTM in their 3-0 win over KL, Amri Yahyah admitted to being aware of the pressure their Klang Valley rivals were under, before the clash.

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KL's Fabio slams Amri

KL boss Fabio Maciel is outraged at the conduct of Selangor forward Amri Yahyah, in the two teams' first leg quarter-final FA Cup match.

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REPORT: KL 0 Selangor 3

Selangor thumped 10-man Kuala Lumpur 3-0 in their first leg quarter-final FA Cup tie, thanks to a Rufino Segovia brace.

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Ronaldinho weighs in on Ronaldo/Messi debate

Former Brazil and Barcelona star Ronaldinho is currently in Kuala Lumpur as part of the UEFA Champions League trophy tour organised by Heineken.

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Selangor defence in spotlight against Zaquan

Selangor will take on a very different Kuala Lumpur in their FA Cup tie this Saturday, with the Hawks boosted by forward Zaquan Adha's return to form.

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Malaysia debut means harder work for Syahmi

Syahmi Safari made his first ever appearance for the Harimau Malaya, as a second-half substitution in their 7-0 win over Bhutan last Sunday.

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Mahali unfazed by being played out of position

PKNS' Mahali Jasuli was played out of position in Malaysia's most recent matches, but he's willing to do whatever it takes to help the Harimau Malaya.

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Zaquan wants Malaysia to build on Bhutan mauling

Despite scoring four goals in Malaysia's thumping of Bhutan, Zaquan Adha has reminded himself and his national teammates to remain grounded.

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Tan dedicates win to TMJ

Malaysia head coach Tan Cheng Hoe has praised the return of Harimau Malaya's desire to win, following their 7-0 mauling of Bhutan.

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REPORT: Malaysia 7 Bhutan 0

Malaysia won their first international match since 2016, beating Bhutan 7-0 thanks to four goals by Zaquan Adha Abdul Razak.

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JKT wants Selangor to win

After an unremarkable start to the season, Selangor's Joseph Kalang Tie has finally gained the coach's trust and started in their last three matches.

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Khairul Azhan wary of KL's revenge

Selangor beat KL in the opening round of MSL, but their Klang Valley derby opponents have improved since then, having recorded three consecutive wins.

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Sean unfazed by lack of chances

Out of Selangor's eight competitive matches this season, Sean Selvaraj has only played in two games, for a total of 14 minutes.

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UKM confident of beating relegation

The Malaysia Premier League strugglers' next five games will be against teams currently in second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth in the standings.

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redONE providing more than just financial support to Selangor

Telecommunications company redONE is one of Selangor's main sponsors this season, and they are looking to support the Red Giants with more than money.

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KL to improve after break

Despite a shaky start to their first MSL season in six years, Kuala Lumpur have won all of their three most recent competitive matches.

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Junior working hard to overcome initial hiccups

Junior Aparecido did not appear in Kuala Lumpur's three most recent competitive matches, but he is determined to show what he is capable of.

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Slovakia win 2018 King's Cup

Southeast Asian powerhouse and hosts Thailand failed to defend their King's Cup title, after they lost 3-2 to Slovakia in the final match on Sunday.

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Malaysian clubs' fines reduced

10 Malaysian clubs were given a reprieve for their earlier player registration breaches, with their fines slashed between RM 300,000 to 1 million.

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Nazliazmi wants to take Selangor far in the cup

Selangor caretaker coach Nazliazmi Nasir wants to use the extended league break to prepare his team for their cup tie against Klang Valley rivals KL.

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Malaysian tier 5 to begin with 14 amateur leagues

Amateur clubs and players in Malaysia now have a shot at climbing up the football pyramid beginning this year.

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TMJ confirms resignation from FAM

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has stepped down as the Malaysian FA president, and will remain as chairman as a brand new FMLLP.

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Give Tan Cheng Hoe time - Hamidin

FAM general secretary Hamidin Amin has urged Malaysia fans to be patient with new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe, following their draw against Mongolia.

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Malaysia ratings: Vs Mongolia

A win eluded Malaysia again, after they were held to a draw by Mongolia on Thursday. Here is our assessment of the Tigers' individual performances.

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Liridon suspended, Baddrol warned

Kedah's Liridon Krasniqi and Baddrol Bakhtiar have been found guilty of disciplinary breaches by the FAM Disciplinary Committee.

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Malaysian FA Cup quarter-final dates confirmed

Malaysian domestic competitions organiser Football Malaysia LLP has revealed the dates of the FA Cup quarter-final matches.

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Kelantan owe Brendan Gan RM100K

The Malaysian FA Status Committee on Wednesday has instructed three clubs to pay their former personnel's unpaid wages, totalling RM1.033 million.

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Thailand to face Slovakia in King's Cup final

Hosts Thailand are set to play Slovakia in the 2018 King's Cup final, after both sides edged out their respective semi-final opponents on Thursday.

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Ferdinand Sinaga picks up where he left off

Following his departure from Kelantan, Ferdinand Sinaga has rejoined his former club ahead of the 2018 Liga 1 kick-off this weekend.

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What we want from Malaysia v Mongolia

Malaysia's friendly against Mongolia is their first match of 2018, and their first under head coach Tan Cheng Hoe. Here are among the changes we want.

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King's Cup: Two stars absent, Skrtel participating

The 2018 King's Cup will kick off this Thursday, with four teams taking part; Gabon, Slovakia, UAE and hosts and defending champions Thailand.

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Malaysian FA Cup: Defending champions knocked out

From 36 now just eight teams remain, after round three of the FA Cup was played out on Friday and Saturday.

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Bibi teases massive changes in May

The Red Warriors will likely use the second transfer window to fix their performance woes, said club president Bibi Ramjani Ilias Khan.

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Ratings: PKNS 4 Kelantan 1

K. Rajagobal's PKNS march on in the FA Cup, thumping Kelantan 4-1 in their round three match on Saturday.

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Yusri apologises to Kelantan fans

Kelantan were dumped out of the FA Cup with a 4-1 thrashing by PKNS FC, the same side that beat them 1-0 in the Malaysia Super League last weekend.

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Nazliazmi downplays formation change

Selangor's caretaker coach Nazliazmi Nasir has applauded his charges' return to form in their 3-1 win over Terengganu in the FA Cup on Friday.

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Terengganu surprised by "unexpected pressure"

Terengganu crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Selangor, the same team they defeated 4-1 a little over a month ago in the Malaysia Super League.

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Ratings: Terengganu 1 Selangor 3

Selangor staged a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Terengganu in their FA Cup match on Friday. Find out who deserve the credit for the result.

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Fabio urges KL fans to support his dream

Kuala Lumpur boss Fabio Maciel has urged their fans to support his dream of turning the club into one of Malaysia's top teams.

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FAM exco says no to TMJ's resignation

After Malaysia dropped down to its lowest ever FIFA ranking position, FAM president Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim announced his resignation.

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Zaquan wants consistency after five-star performance

Kuala Lumpur attacker Zaquan Adha bagged a goal and won a penalty in their Malaysia Super League match against Kedah on Saturday.

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Ramon confounded by dramatic defeat

Kedah boss Ramon Marcote was at a loss in finding an explanation for his team's 4-3 defeat to Kuala Lumpur in their Malaysia Super League match.

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Fabio proud of KL's fighting spirit

Kuala Lumpur sealed a dramatic win over favourites Kedah in their Malaysia Super League match on Saturday, through a last-gasp winner by Ashri Chuchu.

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Ratings: KL 4 Kedah 3

Kuala Lumpur sealed a dramatic win over favourites Kedah in their Malaysia Super League match on Saturday. Find out who starred in the encounter.

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Selangor likely to play with a back four

Both Selangor and Perak, who lost their two most recent MSL matches, bounced back with a round two FA Cup win last weekend, and will meet on Sunday.

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Evan Dimas named best Indonesian player

The Indonesia U23 and Selangor star has been voted the best Indonesian player in a 25-man list.

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Ratings: PKNS 1 Kelantan 0

PKNS FC edged Kelantan with a slim 1-0 win in their Malaysia Super League match on Friday. Find out here who starred in the clash.

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Faris Ramli praises Rajagobal

Faris says that PKNS are only focused on improving their performance this season, under AFF Championship-winning head coach K. Rajagobal.

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Cruz, Doe carried knocks - Dollah

Pahang head coach Dollah Salleh praised new signings Patrick Cruz and Forkey Doe after their three goals helped edge Selangor 3-1 on Saturday.

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Doe wants to become top scorer

Pahang's new signing Forkey Doe scored a brace in their 3-1 win against his former club Selangor on Saturday.

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Fabio counting on options against PKNP

Kuala Lumpur head coach Fabio Magrao has no doubt that star striker Guilherme de Paula will start scoring again soon.

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Chow Chee Keong passes away

The legendary AFC-award winning goalkeeper was among the first Malaysian footballers to play professionally abroad.

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MSL more open this season - Maniam

Selangor head coach P. Maniam wants to forget his men's poor performance in their 4-1 hammering by Terengganu, and concentrate on facing Pahang.

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Fairuz a team player in football, marriage

Selangor defender Fairuz Abdul Aziz is thankful that his wife has always supported his career, even when he had doubts over turning professional.

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Almeida defends Zamir

Melaka United custodian Zamir Selamat saved a penalty in the first half of their match against Selangor, but committed two errors in the second.

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Ratings: Selangor vs Melaka

Five goals were produced when the Red Giants hosted the Mousedeers on Wednesday. Who performed and who was man of the match? Find out here.

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Winning matters more to Rufino

Spanish forward Rufino Segovia has graciously shared the praise for his free-scoring form with his Selangor teammates.

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Syahmi driven by lack of appearance

Playing in his first competitive match since October 28, Selangor's Syahmi Safari netted a brace against Melaka United on Wednesday.

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KL the better team, says Fábio

The City Boys head coach Fábio Magrão was happy with what he saw in his mens' 2-0 defeat to Klang Valley Derby rivals Selangor on Sunday.

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Rufino not troubled by KL's aggressiveness

Although Selangor defeated KL 2-0 in their league opener, the win could prove to be a Pyrrhic victory after several of their key players are injured.

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Ratings: KL vs Selangor

The Klang Valley Derby returned to Malaysia's top tier on Sunday. Find out who performed and who flopped in the Malaysia Super League week one match.

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Razman wants three points

Selangor captain Razman Roslan wants the Red Giants to hit the ground running this season.

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Evan wants to win on debut

On Sunday, Selangor's pre-season Indonesian signings Evan Dimas and Ilham Udin may make their debut for the Red Giants, in the Klang Valley Derby.

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Maniam: 'It's just another game'

Ahead of their MSL match against KL in the Klang Valley Derby, the Selangor camp has received overseas visitors during their final training.

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KL sign Jufriyanto, Syazwan Andik

The City Boys have finally secured their fifth foreign player for the 2018 season, while also securing the service of an exciting young player.

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KL reluctant to share stadium

KL chairman Datuk Seri Adnan Ikshan declined to comment on the issue extensively, adding jokingly that he was born in the state of Selangor himself.

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Amri, Razman take pay cuts to stay

Club president Dato' Seri Subahan Kamal wants the Red Giants to have its own stadium, someday.

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Selangor fans urged to buy original

Selangor manager Datuk Abdul Rauf Ahmad has urged the team's fans to support the team financially, by buying their original new jerseys.

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Maniam reveals fifth import

Despite having earlier planned to use only four foreign players, the Red Giants are set to make a last-minute fifth signing.

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Danial Amier receives interest from other clubs

The Felda United midfielder is ready to take his place in the limelight, following his revelatory performance in the AFC U-23 Championship.

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Vietnam book AFC U-23 final spot

Vietnam are through to the AFC U-23 Championship final after defeating Qatar 4-3 on penalties, despite having trailed twice in their semi-final match.

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Selangor to secure new home ground

The Red Giants are looking to return to their former home ground, ahead of the 2018 Malaysia Super League kick-off.

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Vietnam top Malaysia's achievement

Vietnam made sure that Southeast Asia is still represented in the AFC U-23 finals, by defeating Iraq 5-3 on penalties in their quarter-final match.

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Selangor yield to PSSI's demand

An agreement has finally been reached in the dispute between Selangor and PSSI, regarding the signings of Indonesian duo Evan Dimas and Ilham Armaiyn.

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Do-heon keen to share his experience at Negeri

Former South Korea international Kim Do-heon wants to share his experience with the young players at his new club, Negeri Sembilan.

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Negeri fill final foreign slot

Super League newcomers Negeri Sembilan revealed their 2018 squad in an event that was held in Seremban on Wednesday.

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PSSI wants Selangor's assurance

Selangor signed Evan & Ilham last month, but the pair has yet to arrive, after they were labelled "unpatriotic" by PSSI president.

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OKS wants boys to focus on themselves

Malaysia will kick off their debut AFC U-23 Championship campaign in seven days' time.

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Rajagobal needs time to assess Faris Ramli

The Home United winger has been in Malaysia over the past month in search of a new team.

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Nurridzuan gives thumbs-up to new KLFA pitch

PKNS' new signing Nurridzuan Abu Hassan has given his thumbs up to the KLFA Stadium, after playing there in a friendly against Kuala Lumpur.

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Maniam lauds Malaysia Cup timing reversal

Selangor head coach P. Maniam has praised the recent decision by FMLLP to hold the leagues and the Malaysia Cup in separate periods of the season.

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Transfer tussle disrupts Selangor's pre-season

Selangor manager Abdul Rauf Ahmad has revealed that the transfer tussle for Evan Dimas and Ilham Udin has also disrupted the team's pre-season plans.

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UKM balancing between dynamics and idealism

Varsity Boys head coach Sulaiman Hussin insists on signing players with tertiary education, even now that they are in the second tier.

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OKS finalises Malaysia U23 squad

Having undergone three friendlies in South Korea, Malaysia U23 head coach Ong Kim Swee finally decides on the squad that he will take to China.

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TRANSFER: Kedah sign new centre back

On Thursday, three sides across the three tiers of Malaysian professional football announced their new signings and appointments.

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Joseph honoured to join Selangor

Former Sarawak and Terengganu player Joseph Kalang Tie is one of two experienced local players signed by Selangor ahead of the 2018 season.

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Fahmi raring to play at Bukit Jalil again

Kelantan goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat looks forward to playing at the Bukit Jalil Stadium one more time, in the Boost Sportsfix Super Cup.

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Subahan to discuss Evan and Ilham's release

Selangor manager Abdul Rauf Ahmad said club president Subahan Kamal may meet with the Indonesian FA chief to secure their new signings' release.

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FMLLP to organise Challenge Cup

FMLLP is planning to organise a Challenge Cup alongside the Malaysia Cup, to ensure all 24 M-League teams get to play throughout the season.

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National Football Awards winners comment on their wins

Goal spoke to several winners of the recent 2017 National Football Awards.

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Andik, agent and Selangor manager deny return

Indonesia star Andik Vermansah's mother also reportedly prefers if his son continues playing in Malaysia, instead of Thailand.

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OKS to field best XI in final friendly

A second string Malaysia U23 side recorded a slim 1-0 friendly win over Honam University on Friday, with the solitary goal scored by Kogileswaran Raj.

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Kedah win big at National Football Awards

2017 FA Cup winners Kedah bagged most of the major awards, while MSL and Malaysia Cup champions JDT were curiously absent from the list of winners.

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Sarawak made to pay RM 118,000 in compensation

Four other clubs have also been instructed by FAM's Status Committee to pay their players' overdue wages and wrongful-termination compensations.

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Andik unperturbed by wage delay at Selangor

Indonesian winger Andik Vermansah also compared his experience playing in the top leagues of his home country and Malaysia.

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Evan, Ilham yet to join Selangor's pre-season

Indonesian stars Evan Dimas and Ilham Udin are yet to join Selangor's pre-season training, although their signings were announced three weeks earlier.

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Davies looks forward to leaving junior football

The AFC U-23 finals next month will be Matthew Davies' final appearance at the junior level, if he is selected to be on Malaysia U23's squad.

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Khairy sees positives in Supermokh Cup

All three of NFDP Cougars teams finished the recently-concluded 2017 Supermokh Cup in the second place, while their Panthers sides reached fifth.

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Thanabalan: 'Even Messi is small!'

Malaysia U23 striker N. Thanabalan has said the team need to beat their AFC U-23 Championship group opponents using one aspect they are better at.

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Ifwat out to prove boo-boys wrong

Malaysia U23 goalkeeper Ifwat Akmal Che Kassim wants to prove that the team can go far in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship.

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Second phase begins for OKS and men

Malaysia U23 and head coach Ong Kim Swee have left for the second phase of their centralised camp, ahead of the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship in January.

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Akif ready to vie against experienced players

Young Malaysia U19 and Kelantan playmaker Nik Akif Syahiran Nik Mat is on fast track to senior team football.

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Adib reveals clubs' interest

Malaysia U23's Adib Zainuddin has decided to focus on the Young Tigers' AFC U23 Championship campaign and the training camp for the time being.

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KL release preliminary 2018 squad list

The newly-promoted City Boys now need four more players to complete their 30-man squad for the 2018 M-League season.

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Marcote 'new' coach at Kedah

Kedah head coach Ramon Marcote reveals what he has been working on, in his first week back at the club.

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NFDP sides reach all Supermokh Cup finals

Malaysia's NFDP has made waves again, this time when their teams qualified for the cup final matches across all age categories of the Supermokh Cup.

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Spasojevic backs Evan and Ilham

Former Melaka United striker Ilija Spasojevic has said that Indonesia internationals are capable of competing in the M-League.

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Syahmi developing his maturity

Syahmi Safari wants to win over Malaysia U23 boss Ong Kim Swee with his maturity, in the Young Tigers' training camp.

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Alex wants Selangor to surprise everyone

Malaysia international Azamuddin Akil wants to prove himself again, at new team Selangor.

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Maniam denies interest in Faris

The Red Giants' four foreign signings are still absent from their pre-season training, on Monday December 12.

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Marcote appointed Kedah boss

The Spanish former assistant head coach has returned to Kedah, ahead of the 2018 Malaysia Super League.

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Persija want to face 'average' Selangor

The president of Indonesian side Persija, Ferry Paulus has remarked that they would rather face Selangor over Malaysian champions JDT in the AFC Cup.

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Battle for place in Malaysia U23's midfield heating up

The preliminary call-up list for Malaysia U23's 2018 AFC U23 Championship campaign has featured eight midfielders, including two from Malaysia U19.

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Daniel and Adam on crock list

Two of Malaysia U23 head coach Ong Kim Swee's men have picked up injuries, just days before their next friendly match and initial squad selection.

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TCH needs Malaysia U23 boys

New Malaysia head coach Tan Cheng Hoe must begin a new squad cycle in 2018, if he wants his stint to be a successful one.

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Kuzain thrives on taking risks

Wan Kuzain speaks on what drives him to succeed in US soccer, and the changes it needs after the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

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Wan Kuzain on playing in US, his first Malaysia visit

In the first part of Goal's interview with Malaysian-American midfielder Wan Kuzain, the 19-year old opens up on his pro contract and European dreams.

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Vingada steps down

Portuguese coach Nelo Vingada has resigned as Malaysia head coach, after seven winless matches for the Harimau Malaya since he took over in May.

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Syafiq dropped by OKS

Malaysia U23 head coach Dato' Ong Kim Swee has said 'adios to' the absent forward Syafiq Ahmad.

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Sean wooed by Selangor's reliance on young players

21-year old Sean Eugene Selvaraj joined Selangor for the 2018 season from Negeri Sembilan, and the two clubs will face each other.

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Selangor committed to developing local players

Selangor manager Datuk Abdul Rauf Ahmad told Goal that the cost of participating in the AFC Cup could be prohibitive for the Red Giants.

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Negeri, PKNP replace T-Team, Felda

The Fighters, one of the best sides in the 2017 Super League, have been made to pay a heavy price for the failure to get their papers in order.

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Action may be taken against Syafiq Ahmad

The Kedah forward has failed to turn up for his first day at the Malaysia U23 training camp, after his wedding on Sunday.

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Last foreign signing revealed by Selangor

One Selangor player has also reclaimed his favourite shirt number, ahead the 2018 season.

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Evan's signing took one month

Selangor last weekend completed the signings of Indonesian duo Evan Dimas Darmono and Ilham Udin Armaiyn, from 2017 Liga 1 champions Bhayangkara FC.

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Kelantan secure two more imports

Over the weekend, the Red Warriors have secured the signings of two foreign players for the 2018 season.

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Selangor sign Indonesian duo

The Red Giants now have one more foreign player to sign, ahead of the 2018 season which may see them also participating in the AFC Cup.

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Selangor retain experienced players

Find out who Selangor head coach P. Maniam has retained in his squad for the 2018 Malaysia Super League season.

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Maniam to field only four imports

It seems that the Red Giants intend to spend within their means for the upcoming season.

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Idealism gets attention the day money is promised

The sponsorship deal between FMLLP and Ampersand Sports has promised at least RM104 million over five years, but unity dominated the presser.

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Selangor rumoured to sign Pacheco

Persija Jakarta defender Willian Pacheco is close to joining Selangor, according to the Indonesian club's director Gede Widiade.

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Azam will work harder in 2018

The young midfielder, who was thrice runner-up this year, is now preparing for the AFC U23 Championship with Malaysia U23.

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Better cooperation by clubs this time - OKS

Malaysia U23 head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee is understanding of the drop in his boys' fitness, saying that they needed a break after the season ended.

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OKS welcomes new assistant

Malaysia U23 head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee is confident that the four latecomers to his training camp will arrive in time.

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MSL2017 Most Promising Players #1

Pahang's Nor Azam Abdul Azih is a three-time runner up in 2017, but make no mistake; he is Goal's MSL2017 Most Promising Player.

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Gomez appointed Persib head coach

AFC Cup-winning former JDT head coach Mario Gomez will be plying his trade in Indonesia's Liga 1 for the 2018 season.

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MSL2017 Best Players #3

Half a season was all that Felda United's Thiago Augusto Fernandes needed to prove himself as one of the best signings in the 2017 MSL.

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MSL2017 Most Promising Players #3

The young goalkeeper made sure he is the top custodian for the team that captured this season's FA Cup final.

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MSL2017 Worst Flops #3

After Terengganu were relegated at the end of 2016, Mat Yo left to join Felda United. The Fighters did better, but sadly not the AFF Cup winner.

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MSL2017 Worst Flops #4

The Liberian arrived at Selangor on the back of a sterling season with Felda United, but ultimately failed to replicate his success in 2017.

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MSL2017 Most Promising Players #4

The 19-year old did not play for one of the best-performing sides of 2017, but that means he got to earn a lot of playing time and show his potential.

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MSL 2017 Best Players #5

With 25 competitive goals for Kedah to his name this season, Danish striker Ken Ilsø Larsen has earned a spot in Goal MY's MSL 2017 Best Players list.

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Malaysia U19 boys listed in OKS' squad

Preparations will begin for Malaysia's first ever appearance in the AFC U23 Championship in January.

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M-League flirts with domino effect

T-Team were restructured and SDFC withdrew from participating earlier this week, but FMLLP CEO Kevin Ramalingam has put a positive spin on things.

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SDFC withdraw from M-League

Just one day after T-Team announced its demise, two-time FAM Cup champions Sime Darby revealed that they are withdrawing from professional football.

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Thailand rocked by match-fixing scandal

The Thai FA wasted no time in arresting those suspected of match-fixing, including five players, two referees and one club director.

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Andik wants to remain in Malaysia

Although Andik Vermansah has seemingly parted ways with Selangor, the Indonesia star is keen on remaining in the M-League.

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Rajagobal returns to PKNS

AFF Cup-winning head coach K. Rajagobal returns to the club that gave him his start; PKNS, and intends to return the favour.

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T-Team are no more

The Titans have bid 'adieu' to the M-League, and have been absorbed under the new Terengganu FC structure beginning the 2018 season.

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Pahang slammed for declining AFC Cup spot

While clubs all over the world vie for a crack at continental competitions. Malaysian clubs this year have taken a dim view of the AFC Cup.

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Selangor to head to Indonesia

The Red Giants will take part in the Padang Mayor Tournament, alongside PSP Padang, Semen Padang, Persija, Arema FC and another Indonesian side.

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T-Team need another extension

The Titans have announced that they require another extension to confirm their participation in the 2018 Super League.

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Selangor re-sign underrated striker

The Red Giants have made sure that their clinical target man will feature for them again in 2018.

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Suarez promotes Tourism Malaysia

The FC Barcelona star will help Malaysia's tourism agency attract potential visitors.

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Winning isn't everything, says FAM technical director

FAM technical director Peter De Roo wants to discuss Malaysia's playing style, and begin developing more coaches and young players in the country.

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Updates on Selangor's 2018 preparations

Selangor team manager Abd Rauf Ahmad spoke to Goal about squad retention, including head coach P. Maniam's future.

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Selangor deny signing another Indonesian star

Indonesia midfielder and recent Liga 1 winner Evan Dimas Darmono is reportedly interested in joining a Malaysian club, according to multiple sources.

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Kelantan to promote Malaysia U19 playmaker

Malaysian clubs will have to cease their plans of pursuing the playmaker, as Kelantan have promoted him to their senior squad for the 2018 season.

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Controversies put Bhayangkara's title celebrations on hold

Ilija Spasojević's hat-trick helped his side secure their top spot in Indonesia's Liga 1, but they now must wait for confirmation by the organiser.

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Young Tigers' successes vindicate TMJ's decisions

It will be harder for critics to find fault with Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim's FAM presidency, after Malaysia's junior sides' successes this year.

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