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"The Country Is Praying For Your Success!"

Jan 05, 2024

Image: Anwar Ibrahim X

The Prime Minister has conveyed his well-wishes to the national football team, ahead of  their Asian Cup campaign.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he speaks for all Malaysians in praying for Harimau Malaya’s success.

Malaysia will kick off their Asian Cup campaign against Jordan on the 16th, before further group games against Bahrain and South Korea.

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Still on our players, JDT's Arif Aiman has been ranked 19th in the top 40 rankings for top international goal scorer for 2023!

According to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, Arif landed nine goals for club (AFC-level) and country, sharing the position with Man United's Bruno Fernandes.

Meanwhile, Darren Lok was ranked 38th with eight goals for Sabah and the national team last year.

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Man United boss Erik ten Hag has played down rumors linking outcast Jadon Sancho with a possible loan move to Borussia Dortmund.

Earlier reports suggested that Dortmund were closing in on an agreement to bring the 23-year-old back to his former club.

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PSG's Kylian Mbappe says he's still undecided about his future, despite less than six months remaining on his current deal.

This, as the 25-year-old continues to be heavily linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.