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Malaysia Make The Final Of Merdeka Tournament

Sep 05, 2024

Malaysia is through to the final of the Merdeka Football Tournament, after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Philippines.

Safawi Rasid netted the winner from the penalty spot in the 72^nd minute.

Harimau Malaya will next face Lebanon in Sunday’s final after their 1-0 win over Tajikistan in an earlier match.

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Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Jr and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal have made the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or Award.

This is also the first time since 2003 that neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi have been nominated.

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National para-cyclist Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin has finished fifth in the men’s individual time trial for the road race at the Paris Paralympics.

He was also the best Asian rider in the event.

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Still on cycling, track star Datuk Azizulhasni Awang is considering joining the Road To Gold program as a mentor, but not in the immediate future.

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And, Jack Draper has made the semis at the US tennis Open after a straight sets win over Alex De Minaur, becoming the first British player since 2012 to make the last four.