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Sultan Rebukes MFL Over Selangor FC Penalty

Jun 26, 2024

The Sultan of Selangor has rebuked the Malaysian Football League for punishing Selangor FC for pulling out of the Charity Shield.  

His Majesty, who is Selangor FC’s patron said the RM100,000 fine and points deduction was excessive given the circumstances of the withdrawal.  

The club made the decision due to security concerns following Faisal Halim’s acid attack.  

Meanwhile, MFL says Selangor has 4 days appeal against the decision, and after that the club are within their rights to take the matter the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport.  

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Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo will not be rested for their final Euro 2024 Group F match against Georgia, even though they’ve already qualified for the last-16. 

It was thought that the 39-year-old could sit out the game, to keep him fresh for the knockout stage.  

Meanwhile, Turkey are up against the Czech Republic.  

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Meanwhile, all four teams in Group E have an equal chance of reaching the last-16, with Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine all level on 3 points.  

Belgium will take on Ukraine, while Romania are up against Slovakia,

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And Copa America hosts Argentina have qualified for the quarterfinals with one Group A game to spare after beating Chile 1-0. 

The defending champions are 3 points ahead of Canada, who had a 1-0 win over Peru.