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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Glauder officially joins JDT
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) Football Club has announced Spanish defender Antonio Glauder as the team's first signing ahead of the upcoming season. The announcement was made through an official statement on Facebook by Johor Southern Tigers (JST), describing the 29-year-old's arrival as a new addition to the Southern Tigers' defensive lineup. 'We've got a new wall at the back! Welcome to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC, Antonio Glauder. From Spain to Malaysia, Antonio Glauder is now a Southern Tiger,' it said. A video showing Glauder at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium was also uploaded with the statement. Glauder is set to wear the number five jersey, previously worn by the team's defence, Jordi Amat, sparking questions over Amat's future. However, there has been no official announcement regarding Amat's status with the Southern Tigers squad. Glauder is a product of Spain's elite football academies and has previously featured in top youth clubs, including Barcelona, Villarreal, Espanyol, and Alaves. He also brings with him extensive experience from playing with clubs such as CF Fuenlabrada, Eibar, and Albacete in the Spanish Segunda División.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
JDT bring in a new 'Spanish wall'
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) announced today that they have got a new wall at the back. That wall is imported. It comes from Spain in the form of centreback Antonio Glauder, who is JDT's latest signing for the 2025-2026 season. In a video posted on JDT's social media, the 1.8m Glauder is seen donning the No. 5 jersey, last worn by Indonesian international Jordi Amat. This also sparked speculation about Amat's JDT future. "We've got a new wall at the back! Welcome to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC, Antonio Glauder," read the caption accompanying the video. Glauder, 30, brings with him experience from several Spanish clubs, including youth stints at Barcelona (Under-16) and Villarreal (Under-19), before moving on to Espanyol B, Fuenlabrada and most recently, Cadiz CF. He also had a six-month spell with Croatian side NK Rudes in the 2017-2018 season. Netizens reacted quickly to the announcement. "It has begun," wrote Syahriman Mahat. Others drew attention to the No. 5 jersey. "So, it's confirmed that Amat will leave JDT because another player is using the No. 5 jersey," commented Ishfahan Shah.
Rakyat Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- Rakyat Post
JDT's Success Story: Too Fast For Malaysian Football To Handle?
Subscribe to our FREE In a powerful social media statement that sent ripples through Malaysian football, His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ), the Crown Prince and Regent of Johor, expressed his deep frustration with the current state of football politics in the country. 'We're stuck with those who can't tell the difference,' the royal statement began, highlighting a growing divide between modern football management and traditional mindsets. The Crown Prince's message emphasised JDT's (Johor Darul Ta'zim) remarkable 12-year journey of breaking records and setting new benchmarks in Malaysian and Asian football, transforming the club into a powerhouse both on and off the pitch. The statement particularly criticised the resistance to progress, suggesting that some within Malaysian football remain anchored to outdated approaches, preferring to prioritise domestic cups over league success and international competition. A Battle Between Tradition And Progress 'Malaysia football don't deserve JDT,' the post continued, reflecting the deep-seated frustration with what appears to be a clash between progressive football management and traditional mentalities. The hashtag #merekatakbiasa ('they're not used to it') punctuated the message, serving as a pointed commentary on the resistance to change within Malaysian football circles. This latest statement adds another chapter to the ongoing narrative of Malaysian football's struggle between tradition and modernisation, with JDT standing at the forefront of that evolution. JDT's unprecedented run of 11 consecutive Super League titles since 2014 stands as testament to this success, marking a stark contrast to the rotating championships of previous years. The transformation under TMJ's leadership appears to have made the club and its owner targets for criticism from those resistant to change. Football rivals and administrators, unable to directly challenge the Crown Prince, have resorted to targeting JDT as a proxy for their grievances. 'Sasaran utamanya adalah saya, menyerang saya secara langsung tak boleh, terpaksa menyerang JDT, saya akan meneruskan apa yang saya buat, saya tidak akan keluar dari bola sepak, saya akan meneruskannya' – DYAM TMJ. — Harimau Selatan X (@hsxofficials) Statistical Supremacy: A Decade Of Dominance In Numbers Since 2013, the Southern Tigers have amassed an extraordinary record of 340 victories in 481 games, maintaining an impressive 71% win rate. With only 69 losses and 72 draws, JDT's consistency has been nothing short of remarkable. The club's attacking prowess is evident in their staggering tally of 1,135 goals scored, while their defensive resilience is reflected in 221 clean sheets and just 399 goals conceded. These numbers tell the story of a well-balanced team that has dominated Malaysian football for over a decade. Recent Glory: From Cup Triumphs To Commercial Success Recent achievements have further cemented JDT's legacy, including a historic FA Cup hat-trick from 2022 to 2024/25. The crowning moment came in their record-breaking 6-1 victory over Selangor FC in the 2024-25 FA Cup final, marking the largest margin of victory since the tournament's inception in 1990. Their popularity continues to soar, evidenced by a record attendance of 34,644 fans at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium during their 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite match against Buriram United, the most popular Thailand football club. Off the field, JDT's commercial success is equally impressive, with two This commercial expansion demonstrates the club's understanding that modern football success extends beyond the pitch. TMJ regularly shares updates about team developments, future plans, and even behind-the-scenes insights. This direct communication channel has created an unprecedented level of transparency and connection between the club's leadership and its supporters. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Football business not feasible in Malaysia, says Perak MB
BATU GAJAH: Football as a business is not feasible in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The Perak Mentri Besar said many teams are struggling financially and more will likely end up like Perak FC. "Only Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) can do it. Teams like Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Pahang and Terengganu are all struggling," he said. He said this during a press conference after attending the Meet the Customer Day at Dewan Bandaran Kinta on Monday (May 26). "We cannot copy what is being done in the United Kingdom because it is not just a sport there but a business," he said. "In Malaysia, we just cannot do it. Like Perak, the team was privatised with hopes that XOX Bhd could develop the sport based on business but it's just not doable," added Saarani. Saarani was asked to comment on Perak FC's recent decision to officially stop all operations due to financial strains.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Faisal ready to repay national coach's trust if included in lineup
NATIONAL player, Faisal Halim, is determined to repay the trust of head coach Peter Cklamovski by helping Harimau Malaya achieve success if given an opportunity to join the squad for upcoming matches. According to Faisal, he is 100 percent ready and will give his best, acting as a morale booster for the team to play with more spirit and achieve encouraging results. The Selangor FC winger said this is the second call-up from the Australian-born head coach, and he feels it was time for him to regain what he had missed previously. 'Alhamdulillah...I received another call from coach (Cklamovski) and I am determined to rediscover my previous rhythm of play... in fact, now I am more enthusiastic and want to forget the dark moments that happened. 'However, I leave it to the coach... if he (Cklamovski) feels I'm not ready, I have no problem, but as a player, I will give my best,' he told reporters at a press conference for the Tier 1 international friendly against Cape Verde and the second Group F match of the 2026/2027 Asia Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium. Faisal added that the match on May 29 is also an important one for the squad as preparation to face Vietnam, a team ranked higher than the national team, and demands a better performance. 'That's just ranking, we will display quality performance on the field later, we will be able to gauge the team's performance whether we need to improve or if we are ready enough to face Vietnam,' he said. Meanwhile, Cklamovski said he was happy with the training held in Johor Bahru which was divided into three phases and has now entered the second phase with more focus on forming game formations and tactical implementation, this time involving several Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) players. He also commented that Endrick Dos Santos' presence in the training camp seemed less fit and only trained for one day and needed to be rested for a while to undergo the recovery process, while goalkeeper, Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed, reported himself in satisfactory physical condition. 'For the presence of legacy players Rodrigo Holgado and Gabriel Palmeiro who first joined the Harimau Malaya training camp in preparation for the match against Vietnam in the third round of Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers, it is still too early to evaluate players who have just undergone training. 'For goalkeepers, five players were called up for training but only four people underwent training for the second phase before facing Cape Verde on May 29. Haziq (Nadzli) will be released for a while to join the Asian All-Stars squad against Manchester United, on May 28 and will be called back,' he said.
