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The Sun
6 hours ago
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- The Sun
Malaysian referee Nazmi Nasaruddin to officiate at FIFA U-20 World Cup
MALAYSIAN referee Muhammad Nazmi Nasaruddin has been appointed to officiate at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2025 in Chile, scheduled from September 27 to October 19. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the selection, alongside assistant referees Muhammad Zairul Khalil Tan and Mohamad Mu'azi Zainal Abidin. FAM expressed pride in the trio's achievement, stating, 'We want to congratulate the trio and wish them all the best in carrying out their duties at the championship. FAM's top leadership also wants to thank FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for their faith in Malaysian referees.' Nazmi's selection follows his earlier recognition as a FIFA World Cup Candidate 2026, positioning him as a potential main referee for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He also holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian referee to oversee an Asian Champions League (ACL) match using VAR technology. - Bernama
Barnama
9 hours ago
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- Barnama
Malaysian Referee selected To Officiate At FIFA Under-20 World Cup In Chile
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian referee Muhammad Nazmi Nasaruddin has been chosen to officiate at the Under-20 World Cup 2025, slated to be held in Chile from Sept 27 to Oct 19. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said Muhammad Zairul Khalil Tan and Mohamad Mu'azi Zainal Abidin have also been appointed as assistant referees. "We want to congratulate the trio and wish them all the best in carrying out their duties at the championship.
The Star
a day ago
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- The Star
Harimau Malaya to play friendlies against Singapore, Palestine
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian football team are set to play two international friendly matches in September. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed that the Harimau Malaya will host Singapore on Sept 4 and Palestine on Sept 8. Both matches will be staged in the nation's capital, giving supporters the opportunity to rally behind their team on home soil. "We're thrilled to have secured two quality fixtures," said national team chief executive officer Rob Friend. "It's a fantastic opportunity to play two exciting matches in front of our fans in Kuala Lumpur. "Singapore brings regional intensity and familiarity, while Palestine offers a different tactical challenge and a top 100 FIFA-ranked opponent. Both matches will provide valuable experience for our squad as we continue building this exciting project." Touching on Malaysia's withdrawal from the CAFA Nations Cup, Friend added: "While the withdrawal from CAFA was a calculated decision, we worked closely with them to help in finding a suitable replacement. "It was important for us to act with integrity and preserve the strong relationships we value within the global football community." Further details regarding kick-off times and ticketing for the two friendly matches will be announced later.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
FAM to decide friendlies after CAFA Cup withdrawal
NATIONAL football squad defender Dion Cools has deferred the decision on Harimau Malaya's potential friendly matches in September to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and team management. He emphasised that the team still has ample time to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers scheduled for October and November. This comes after Malaysia's withdrawal from the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025, set to take place in Tajikistan from Aug 29 to Sept 8. 'I think it's bad news (withdrawing from the 2025 CAFA Cup), but at the same time the management has done its best. We have work to do for the Asian Cup qualifiers, and I think that's the most important thing for us,' Cools said. He added, 'September is the best time for us to prepare for October (the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers against Laos) because we want to go to Saudi Arabia (the 2027 Asian Cup finals) and I think the management will make the right decision, and we have to trust that they will make the right decision. I don't want to panic about it, just stay with the team.' Cools made these remarks during the launch of a special edition jersey in collaboration with an international sportswear brand. FAM had earlier cited the rescheduling of CAFA Cup matches outside FIFA's international window as the reason for Malaysia's withdrawal, as clubs are not obligated to release players during non-FIFA dates. - Bernama
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia U-23 aims for comeback win vs Brunei in AFF U-23 2025
NATIONAL Under-23 (U-23) squad head coach Nafuzi Zain remains optimistic that Malaysia will recover from their opening defeat to secure a win against Brunei in the 2025 AFF U-23 Championship. The match will take place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta tomorrow. Following a 0-2 loss to the Philippines in their first Group A game, Nafuzi said his team has moved on and is fully focused on securing three points to keep their semi-final hopes alive. 'The players are still in high morale and they regret the recent defeat but they promised to bounce back with a victory against Brunei,' he said in a video shared by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Despite Brunei's heavy 0-8 loss to Indonesia, Nafuzi warned against underestimating their opponents. 'It is true that Brunei lost by a big margin to Indonesia, but my focus is only on the team's preparation. If we don't play well even against a weak team, we will not be able to win,' he added. Malaysia currently sits third in Group A with no points, trailing Indonesia and the Philippines, who both have three points. Brunei is at the bottom of the table, also without any points. - Bernama
