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  • AFC ASIAN CUP: MALAYSIA MAKES EARLY PREPARATION

    AFC ASIAN CUP: MALAYSIA MAKES EARLY PREPARATION

     

    The team led by Kim Pan-Gon, Harimau Malaya, arrived in Doha less than twenty-four hours ago, and last night they reported for the first Asian Cup practice at Qatar University.

     

    The Malaysian team will hold a friendly match with the Syrian team to test their ability level for the Asian Cup competition on January 16

     

    Malaysia’s first match will be against the Jordanian team at the Al Janoub Stadium

     

    It is the same pitch used by Argentina, Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup.

     

    For Pan-gon team, this stage is crucial if they hope to apply their diligent training to the Asian Cup campaign in Doha.

  • KELANTAN FC WILL NOT BE IN ACTION FOR THE 2024 SEASON

    KELANTAN FC WILL NOT BE IN ACTION FOR THE 2024 SEASON

     

    Due to its inability to fulfill two financial requirements by the deadline, Kelantan FC was not granted a national license and hence was not permitted to participate in the Super League the next season.

     

    The ruling was made, according to Sheikh Mohd Nasir Sheikh Mohd Sharif, the chairman of the independent First Instance Body (FIB), since Kelantan FC was unable to fulfill two financial requirements by the deadlines of November 30 and December 31.

     

    However, he explained, the east coast team was given the opportunity to submit an appeal to the Malaysian Football League (MFL) Club Licensing Appeals Body before January 8 against the decision.

  • THIRD DEFEAT FOR ARSENAL

    THIRD DEFEAT FOR ARSENAL

    Early this morning in English Premier League action, Arsenal fell 0–2 to West Ham, meaning they were unable to hold onto their home win. This was the first time this season that Arsenal have lost at the Emirates Stadium.

     

    The Gunners dominated the visiting team in the match at the Emirates, but Arteta’s team lost because of carelessness in the attacking unit.

    Soucek scored West Ham’s opening goal after the match referee verified it via VAR.

    In the 55th minute, Konstantinos Mavropanos, a former Greece international player for Arsenal, scored his team’s second goal.

    The team of David Moyes had a chance to score a third goal, but David Raya of Arsenal saved Said Benrahma’s penalty kick in the final minute of play.

    Due to their defeat in this game, Arsenal dropped to second position, two points behind Liverpool.

  • MALAYSIAN TEAM’S PREPARATION MAY BE AFFECTED

    MALAYSIAN TEAM’S PREPARATION MAY BE AFFECTED

     

    Asian Cup: If the Malaysian squad plays just one friendly match against the Syrian team, it can have a minor impact on their preparation. On January 12, 2024, the Asian Cup will be held in Doha, Qatar.

     

    The manager of the national squad, Kim Pan-gon admits to being worried about the situation, but will try to find a way to ensure that the preparations of the national squad are not interrupted.

     

    Previously, FAM confirmed that the friendly match against Saudi Arabia had to be canceled at the request of the manager, Roberto Mancini.

     

    The former Manchester City manager provided the explanation that the match was canceled because there was a chance his team would play Malaysia in the Asian Cup’s round of 16.

     

    So far, the Malayan Tigers will only meet Syria, which is ranked 91st in the world, in a friendly action on January 8.

    In the meantime, Pan-gon thanked FAM after the national football governing body allowed the Harimau Malaya squad to fly early to Doha to prepare.

     

    On January 1, the national team will take a plane to Doha.

     

     

    Group E opponents Malaysia will play Jordan at Al Janoub Stadium on January 15 and Bahrain at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on January 20 of the Asian Cup.

     

    Then, five days later, they will play South Korea in the Al Janoub Stadium in the group’s last match.

  • RASMUS HØJLUND BECAME AS THE MANCHESTER UNITED HERO

    RASMUS HØJLUND BECAME AS THE MANCHESTER UNITED HERO

    EPL: RASMUS HØJLUND became the hero of Manchester United when he beat Aston Villa 3-2 in the action early this morning.

     

    Manchester striker Rasmus Hojlund, who hails from Denmark, scored his first Premier League goal as United won at Old Trafford.

     

    Erik ten Hag’s side were initially on the brink of defeat after John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker put Aston Villa ahead before half-time.

     

    United youngster Garnacho scored twice to level the score at 2-2 before Hojlund scored his first league goal in the last minute of the match. Hojlund’s goal ended United’s previous winning drought and moved them up to sixth with 31 Premier League points.