All you need to know about: Selangor FC’s fine, why the Sultan is angry and who are the Aduns backing the club
Malay Mail
On June 25, 2024, the Malaysian Football League (MFL) fined Selangor FC RM100,000 and docked three points from the club as a punishment for backing out of the Charity Shield match with Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on May 10.
The move was met with anger by Selangor’s Sultan Sharafudin Idris Shah Alhaj, who warned that the MFL should be “careful in making a decision”. He also said:
- “I am furious with this latest MFL decision, which I consider irresponsible, made without compassion, inhumane, and showing no concern for the injustice that has occurred.”
- “I believe that the punishment imposed, namely a fine of RM100,000, compensation for losses incurred by the host and MFL, the deduction of three points, and the penalty of playing match (match week 14) without spectators, is unreasonable and extremely excessive considering that the victory has already been awarded to the opposing team.”
- “I am also very puzzled because MFL and FAM have not shown any sympathy or compassion towards the parties that have been wronged in this issue. It should be noted that what has happened not only tarnishes the credibility of football in this country but can also kill the spirit and direction of the Selangor FC team.”
Several state assemblymen (Adun) have also offered to pay the fine. Those who have spoken up included:
- Najwan Halimi (PKR-Kota Anggerik), also Selangor exco for youth, sports and entrepreneurship
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