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Moment of truth as national senior, U-23 football squads take to the field

KUALA LUMPUR: Local football fans are in for a double treat this week as both the senior and Under-23 squads will see action at the international level in the next five days. The senior squad will be playing international Tier 1 friendly matches in China against Syria today followed by hosts China on Saturday, while […]

We’re up for challenge to reach top 15 in Asia: Pan Gon

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya are ready to take up the gauntlet by reaching the top 15 in Asian football ranking someday. Head coach Kim Pan Gon, however, said such a mission won’t happen overnight unless the whole team work their socks off to make Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) dream come true. “We may […]

Selangor sensation Muhammad faisal suspended for four months  

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor FC sensational player Muhammad Faisal Halim has been suspended for four months by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Selangor FC, who confirmed the matter in a statement last night, said it was due to the media comment made by the footballer after the Super League match against Sabah FC on April […]

Terengganu urged to continue nurturing new talent

KUALA LUMPUR: Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin has urged Terengganu to continue to nurture new footballing talent for the country. He said that the state had proven itself capable of unearthing not only good footballers but also world-class athletes in other sports disciplines. “Terengganu’s greats include Safawi Rasid and national […]

Football Australia, FAM discuss collaboration opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR: A delegation from Football Australia yesterday visited Wisma FAM (Football Association of Malaysia) to promote the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 that will be held in July. The delegation, led by Football Australia’s Strategic Projects & International Partnerships general manager Kieran Lilley, was welcomed by FAM president Datuk Hamidin […]

Harimau Muda to get Luqman Hakim, Nooa Laine boost in September

KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have hinted that the national Under-23 squad will be strengthened with the inclusion of two foreign-based young players ahead of the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand in September. This is following the governing body’s confirmation that the two overseas-based players, […]

Don’t wait until last minute to secure semi-final slot, Harimau Muda told

PHNOM PENH: The national Under-22 (U-22) squad has been reminded not to wait until the last minute to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2023 SEA Games men’s football competition, here. The president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin issued the reminder as he wanted the Harimau Muda […]

Working hard for Malaysia’s first Olympic gold in Paris

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s chef de mission (CDM) to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin is optimistic and ready to work wholeheartedly to end the nation’s wait for its first gold medal at the world’s most premier sports games. Hamidin, who is Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president, promised to work hard until […]

Harimau Malaya can break into FIFA top 120 – Hamidin

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya national football squad, which just moved up seven rungs to the 138th spot in the latest FIFA rankings, has the potential to break into the world’s top 120 grouping by the end of this year. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin believes the national team will continue to occupy […]

Get explanation from Kelantan on coach Choi Moon-sik issue, MFL told

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan FC’s internal turmoil involving its South Korean coach Choi Moon-sik and the club’s management is expected to end when the matter, which can affect the country’s image, reaches the attention of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). FAM president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said he had asked the Malaysian Football League (MFL) to contact […]