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The Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
FAM seeks AFC, AFF action over Jalur Gemilang insult in Indonesia
THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has formally reached out to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) following the alleged desecration of the Jalur Gemilang during Malaysia's ASEAN Under-23 Championship match against Indonesia. The incident occurred at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, where fans were seen defacing the flag. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub expressed strong disapproval, stating, 'We don't condone this kind of act, whether at the national or international level. We are dealing with the AFC and AFF for the next course of action.' The controversy arose after images circulated online showing the flag marked with an 'X' and held upside down by Indonesian supporters. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, eliminating Malaysia from the tournament. The team finished third in Group A with four points, behind Indonesia (seven points) and the Philippines (six points). Earlier, Malaysia suffered a 2-0 loss to the Philippines before a dominant 7-1 win over Brunei. Separately, Mohd Joehari confirmed FAM is consulting legal advisors regarding false claims made by an Indonesian football observer. The individual alleged in a podcast that Malaysia faced a FIFA suspension until 2027 and questioned the eligibility of heritage players in the national squad. Malaysia's recent 4-0 victory over Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, powered by heritage players like Facundo Garces and Joao Figueiredo, has strengthened their Group F lead with six points. - Bernama
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
FAM urges AFC and AFF action over Jalur Gemilang flag insult at U-23 match
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has contacted the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Asean Football Federation (AFF) to take appropriate action regarding the controversy over the Jalur Gemilang being 'desecrated' during the Asean Under-23 Championship against Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Monday. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub said he views the incident seriously and deeply regrets it occurring in a match that saw the national squad tied 0-0 with the hosts. 'We don't condone this kind of act, whether at the national or international level. We are dealing with the AFC and AFF (for the next course of action),' he said after the launch of the 2025 National Women's League (LWN) here today. Recently, a screenshot of the Jalur Gemilang being 'crossed out (with an 'X' drawn on it)' and held upside down by Indonesian fans during the match went viral on social media. The goalless draw saw Malaysia failing to advance to the semi-finals of the Asean Under-23 Championship after finishing the group stage in third place with four points, behind group winners Indonesia (seven points) and the Philippines (six points). Brunei finished bottom of the group with no points. Malaysia began their campaign with a 2-0 loss to the Philippines before bouncing back to thrash Brunei 7-1. They, however, failed to beat Indonesia, who only needed a draw to advance to the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Mohd Joehari will also discuss with FAM lawyers to take further action against an Indonesian football observer whose slur claimed that Malaysia have been suspended by the International Football Federation (Fifa) until 2027. The observer, through a podcast, accused FAM of fielding players whose lineage is unclear to qualify for playing with Harimau Malaya. The Malaysian squad, strengthened by the presence of seven new heritage players, including Facundo Garces, Joao Figueiredo, Imanol Machuca and Rodrigo Holgado, created a big impact as they thrashed Vietnam 4-0 in their second Group F match in the 2027 Asian Cup third-round qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil last month. Harimau Malaya currently lead Group F with six points, followed by Vietnam and Laos (both with three points each) and Nepal, with no points. — Bernama
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
FAM Perkukuh Hubungan FA dan Kelab Demi Bola Sepak Sihat
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (FAM) has stressed that ties between state football associations (FAs) and football clubs (FCs) have never been severed, but instead continue to be strengthened through a more holistic approach to ensure healthier development of football at the state level. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub said the perception that FAs and FCs operate separately is inaccurate, as most clubs are still owned by the respective FAs, and working relationships remain intact. 'It is sometimes just assumptions made on the ground due to current issues, especially with salary problems. People tend to think there's no working relationship between the FA and FC. 'But that's not true. In reality, most FCs are still under the ownership of FAs, so FAs remain responsible for the well-being of these clubs,' he said after a meeting with top leadership of FAs and FCs at Wisma FAM yesterday. On the engagement session, Joehari expressed confidence that FAM's new approach has been positively received by all stakeholders involved. 'Very good. It has always been positive. That's why, as president, my new approach will involve more frequent meetings between FAs and FCs. 'We ourselves will go down to every state to meet and have dialogues with all of them regularly,' he added. He also said that FAM and the Malaysia Football League (MFL) will continue to work closely and take a more aggressive approach to ensure that club management is carried out in a more structured and responsible manner. 'That's why we're having this meeting today, to ensure the involvement of both FAs and FCs. Together, they can combine efforts to make state football healthier. That is one of the key methods we will employ,' he said. In a separate development, Mohd Joehari praised the outstanding performance of national young talent Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili, who impressed in Malaysia's friendly match against Cape Verde on Tuesday (May 29), proving that local players possess the quality to compete at the international level. 'Ubaidullah was named Man of the Match, which even he didn't expect, and neither did we. I believe the media is well aware of his development, which began during the national project squad when I was the team manager. It's truly a proud moment,' he said. In the match held at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras, Harimau Malaya displayed strong fighting spirit to hold Cape Verde, the world's 72nd-ranked team, to a 1-1 draw. Mohd Joehari also said that head coach Peter Cklamovski will soon make an announcement on the status of heritage player Rodrigo Holgado and whether he will be included in Malaysia's squad for the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam on June 10 in Kuala Lumpur.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
State football bodies, clubs working closely for growth
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (FAM) has stressed that ties between state football associations (FAs) and football clubs (FCs) have never been severed, but instead continue to be strengthened through a more holistic approach to ensure healthier development of football at the state level. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub said the perception that FAs and FCs operate separately is inaccurate, as most clubs are still owned by the respective FAs, and working relationships remain intact. 'It is sometimes just assumptions made on the ground due to current issues, especially with salary problems. People tend to think there's no working relationship between the FA and FC. 'But that's not true. In reality, most FCs are still under the ownership of FAs, so FAs remain responsible for the well-being of these clubs,' he said after a meeting with top leadership of FAs and FCs at Wisma FAM yesterday. On the engagement session, Joehari expressed confidence that FAM's new approach has been positively received by all stakeholders involved. 'Very good. It has always been positive. That's why, as president, my new approach will involve more frequent meetings between FAs and FCs. 'We ourselves will go down to every state to meet and have dialogues with all of them regularly,' he added. He also said that FAM and the Malaysia Football League (MFL) will continue to work closely and take a more aggressive approach to ensure that club management is carried out in a more structured and responsible manner. 'That's why we're having this meeting today, to ensure the involvement of both FAs and FCs. Together, they can combine efforts to make state football healthier. That is one of the key methods we will employ,' he said. In a separate development, Mohd Joehari praised the outstanding performance of national young talent Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili, who impressed in Malaysia's friendly match against Cape Verde on Tuesday (May 29), proving that local players possess the quality to compete at the international level. 'Ubaidullah was named Man of the Match, which even he didn't expect, and neither did we. I believe the media is well aware of his development, which began during the national project squad when I was the team manager. It's truly a proud moment,' he said. In the match held at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras, Harimau Malaya displayed strong fighting spirit to hold Cape Verde, the world's 72nd-ranked team, to a 1-1 draw. Mohd Joehari also said that head coach Peter Cklamovski will soon make an announcement on the status of heritage player Rodrigo Holgado and whether he will be included in Malaysia's squad for the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam on June 10 in Kuala Lumpur.
Malay Mail
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Dominic Tan, Sergio Aguero out of Asean All-Stars friendly against Man United as Harimau Malaya camp takes priority, says FAM president
PETALING JAYA, April 23 — Of the three national players called up to join the Asean All-Stars for the May 28 friendly against English Premier League giants Manchester United, only Perak FC goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Nadzli has been given the green light. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), however, have not released defender Dominic Tan and striker Sergio Aguero as they are required to attend the Harimau Malaya squad's centralised training camp during that period, in preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers Group F match against Vietnam on June 10. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub said that they have, instead, proposed the names of five other national-level players to the Asean Football Federation (AFF) as alternatives. 'The AFF did ask for three national players prepared to play (against Manchester United) but that is also the time the (Harimau Malaya) team will be preparing (for the Asian Cup Qualifiers). So, only one (name) got the nod. 'We have proposed five other names as alternatives... players who are of international standard and who have represented the national squad before, with one of them being Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee,' he said. He told reporters this when met at the Malaysian Football League (MFL)-FAM-Amateur Football League (AFL) Raya Open House at the Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya here today. Tickets for the Asean All-Stars' friendly against the Red Devils, to be played at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, have been selling briskly, with 45,000 snapped up as of last Friday. The last time United played in Malaysia was during the 2009 pre-season tour, beating Malaysia XI twice, 3-2 and 2-0, respectively on July 18 and 20 at the National Stadium. The 13-time EPL champions are also scheduled to travel to Hong Kong as part of their pre-season tour to play against the Hong Kong national team at the Hong Kong Stadium on May 30. Meanwhile, Mohd Joehari confirmed that former Harimau Malaya head coach Tan Cheng Hoe has been appointed as the national team's technical director. Mohd Joehari also announced two more appointments for the Harimau Malaya, with former Kuala Lumpur City FC chief executive officer (CEO) Stanley Bernard being made deputy CEO and former Terengganu FC sports director Zul Fadli Rozi being named team coordinator. — Bernama
