Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Clarifies Role in Managing National Football Team, Harimau Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, March 21 – Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Secretary-General Datuk Noor Azman Rahman has dismissed the notion that the association no longer plays a key role in managing the national football team, Harimau Malaya.
FAM Remains Committed to National Squad
FAM has clarified that the national team remains under the jurisdiction of the country’s football governing body, while also receiving support from the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
"There is no such thing as privatising the national squad; it remains under FAM’s organisational structure," Noor Azman said during a press conference at FAM’s breaking of fast event yesterday.
FAM is grateful to the Regent of Johor for his significant contributions in realising Harimau Malaya’s revolution, providing great assistance and support, Noor Azman added.
FAM Continues to Play Key Role in Securing New Heritage Players
Noor Azman emphasized that FAM continues to play a crucial role in securing new heritage players to strengthen the national squad.
"We have our own system. The national squad does what it can, and we at the association handle what needs to be done," he said.
Two New Heritage Players Join Training Session
Last Wednesday, two new heritage players, midfielder Hector Hevel from Portuguese club Portimonense S.C. and defender Gabriel Palmero from Spanish club CD Tenerife B, joined Harimau Malaya’s training session, causing a stir among local football fans.
Conclusion
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) remains committed to its role in managing the national football team, Harimau Malaya, and has clarified that the team remains under its jurisdiction. FAM continues to play a key role in securing new heritage players to strengthen the national squad, and the association is grateful for the support received from the Regent of Johor.
FAQs
Q: What is the current status of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in managing the national football team, Harimau Malaya?
A: FAM remains committed to its role in managing the national team, and the team remains under its jurisdiction.
Q: What is the role of the Regent of Johor in the management of the national team?
A: The Regent of Johor provides significant contributions and support to the national team, but FAM remains the governing body responsible for managing the team.
Q: What is the future outlook for the national team?
A: FAM is committed to securing new heritage players to strengthen the national squad and is working towards the team’s success in future tournaments and competitions.