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Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Asean All-Stars assemble! Harimau Malaya's Aguero leads the charge against Man United on May 28
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Harimau Malaya naturalised striker Sergio Aguero has described his selection for the Asean All-Stars squad as a significant milestone in his football career ahead of their clash against English giants Manchester United in the Maybank Challenge Cup on Wednesday here. The Sri Pahang FC forward said the opportunity to represent Malaysia on such a prominent stage, even in an exhibition match, is a great honour and a proud moment for him. 'It's an incredible honour to be selected for such a historic match. Playing against one of the biggest clubs in the world, alongside some of the best players from this region, is truly a dream come true. 'What makes it even more special is the chance to represent Malaysia at this stage, carrying the flag in front of our home fans means everything to me,' said the 31-year-old Argentine-born in a statement. The match against United is set to take place at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, here. Besides Aguero, four other national players selected are Terengganu FC defender Muhammad Azam Azmi Murad, Penang FC winger Muhammad Adib Abdul Ra'op, Perak FC goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Nazdli and Kuala Lumpur City FC defender Declan Lambert. The last time The Red Devils played in Malaysia was during their 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 on May 30. Meanwhile, according to the statement, the organisers have informed that ticket sales have been brisk with several categories already sold out. Fans are urged to secure their seats now via the official ticketing platform at — Bernama
The Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Gopi kicks off new career selling popiah
Compiled by KHOO GEK SAN, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN AFTER gaining attention for selling drinks during Ramadan, former national footballer Mohammad Gopi Rizqi, 36, has now turned to selling popiah carbonara, Utusan Malaysia reported. He currently helps his wife, Siti Norhidayah Roslan, 38, who ran the food business online as a source of extra income. 'There are three varieties – chicken, beef and mixed – and we're selling them in Johor Baru and Pontian.' Gopi said he is now fully focused on making the spring rolls with his wife, having stopped selling drinks after Ramadan. He began the food venture selling beverages in front of his in-laws' home in Kampung Api-Api to make ends meet following unresolved salary arrears with a football club in the capital. On his football career, Gopi said he had been invited to assist a primary school football team for an upcoming Under-12 tournament, but has yet to be approached by any local football academies. Gopi previously played for Sri Pahang FC (2010–2015), Selangor (2016), Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) (2017–2018), Melaka United (2018), PDRM (2019), and returned to Pahang in 2020. > A wedding in Bandung, Indonesia, has gone viral after the bride and groom opted to give guests bundles of fresh vegetables as wedding favours, instead of the usual sweets or trinkets, Sinar Harian reported. The ceremony, held on the eve of Chinese New Year at Universitas Padjadjaran, featured a traditional theme with lush, tropical-inspired decor. Shared on TikTok by user @syalalaye, it drew praise for its originality and practicality. 'We didn't want a boring or cliche gift,' bride Tiara Ratnaningsih told Wolipop. The unusual gift proved to be a hit, especially among women, who welcomed the chance to bring home something that would benefit their household. Many praised the idea for being both sustainable and budget-friendly. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Referee Razlan Joffri's ‘fingerprints' remain all over Malaysia Cup
Sri Pahang FC's coaching staff and supporters were surprised to hear that Razlan Joffri Ali (main image) had been nominated as the head referee for their Malaysia Cup final against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) on April 26. Razlan was at the centre of one of the season's worst officiating controversies during a league match between Perak FC and JDT in November last year. To recap: Heading into the second half, JDT was already four goals up — two each from Romel Morales and Bergson. Things didn't go quite as smoothly after the break, and Arif Aiman Hanapi looked increasingly agitated. With five minutes left, a scuffle broke out between Arif Aiman and Tommy Mawas. Both were shown yellow cards. Many, including myself, believed Arif Aiman deserved a straight red. Shortly after, JDT was awarded a penalty. Bergson stepped up to complete his hattrick. Perak lost 5-0. Public backlash followed, prompting the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to investigate. It concluded that Razlan's decisions were flawed and issued an apology to Perak. Perak accepted it — not that they had much choice. Razlan was removed from officiating duties, both in amateur and top-level matches — though only for a while. There's something about Razlan and JDT. A local news portal (Majoriti) claimed that prior to that Perak game, Razlan had awarded seven penalties to JDT in five matches he officiated. That kind of statistic naturally fuels suspicion — which is why Sri Pahang's camp was uneasy. Appointing an official with no prior suspension for poor refereeing is not just about optics — it's fundamental. Ahead of the 2024/25 Malaysia Cup final, much had already been said about waning interest in our domestic competitions. Some blame the lack of competitiveness. Around 50,000 fans attended last week's final — far fewer than the 80,000 who used to pack the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. In a previous article, I argued that JDT's dominance is not to blame. We've seen similar trends in leagues like the Bundesliga and Serie A — yet fan attendance remains strong. The issue may instead lie with trust — or rather, the lack of it. Trust in league management. Trust in refereeing. When referees with a history of high-profile blunders are appointed to crucial matches, confidence in the integrity of the competition takes a hit. Controversial decisions — especially from a ref with past errors — invite criticism and dent the league's reputation. If Malaysian football is serious about regaining fan trust, it must prioritise reliable, consistent officiating. Because fans can accept losing. What they can't accept is winning — or losing — under a cloud of doubt. It's hard to celebrate a cup when greasy fingerprints are all over it. The views expressed here are the personal opinion of the writer and do not necessarily represent that of Twentytwo13.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sri Pahang's M-League future remains a mystery
KUANTAN: Sri Pahang FC's future in the M-League remains unknown as they have yet to confirm whether they will compete in the 2025/2026 season. A source from the club disclosed that there has not been any official confirmation yet regarding the club's status for next season. "So far, there has not been any special meeting to discuss the status of Sri Pahang FC. It is, however, understood that a discussion will be held soon," said the source. On Saturday (April 26), Sri Pahang owner Tengku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ahmad Shah announced that he will be stepping down next season. The announcement has raised question marks regarding the club's future. The club's fans are keen to see Sri Pahang continue to compete in the M-League next season. Sri Pahang, under the guidance of coach Fandi Ahmad, did well to reach the final of the Malaysia Cup this season. The club also finished eighth in the Super League and reached the round-of-16 in the FA Cup this season.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Reaching final still a big achievement for Sri Pahang
KUALA LUMPUR: Sri Pahang FC defender Adam Nor Azlin feels that despite their 2-1 defeat by Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) in the Malaysia Cup final last night, it has still been a massive achievement for the Elephants. He said the supporters themselves can judge their performance which, overall, saw them play with high spirits against the Super League giants and even going 1-0 up in the first half. 'Although we lost, we feel that having reached the final is already an achievement. That's why we fought from the start to the end. 'Our supporters can judge us however they want but, to me, we will continue to play and perform at the highest level... perhaps we could have focused much better (against JDT). We are definitely disappointed that we lost but that's the name of the game... sometimes you play well but you still lose and sometimes you play badly but still end up winning,' said the former JDT player after the final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here last night. Sri Pahang, under coach Fandi Ahmad, had earlier stunned JDT when they took a 1-0 lead through winger T. Saravanan in the 14th minute. Undaunted, the Southern Tigers fought back to equalise through prolific marksman Bergson Da Silva in the 54th minute before Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi sealed their fightback with the winning goal in the 74th minute. Adam, meanwhile, was full of praise for the commitment shown by his teammates in the high-intensity final. 'Alhamdulillah, everyone played their best,' he said. Both teams ended up playing with 10 men each after referee Razlan Joffri Ali sent off Sri Pahang striker Sergio Aguero and JDT defender Park Jun Heong.
