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Friend (left) and Duncan aim for Harimau Malaya to qualify for the World Cup and become the fittest team in Asia.

Ghana's football system thrives with 900 grassroots leagues managed by a small group, while Malaysia's professional leagues face limited opportunities and greater challenges at the grassroots level. Photo courtesy of Soca Loca

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Friend captivated by Tunku Mahkota Ismail's vision in the Harimau Malaya revolution. Photo by FAM

The Football Association of Malaysia announced that 23 local referees have been selected by Fifa's International Referees Panel to be registered as Fifa Referees this year. Photo: Football Association of Malaysia

The excitement surrounding the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Congress elections for the 2025-2029 term intensifies as today marks the final deadline for affiliate members to submit their nomination forms. Small photo: Redzuan

The FAM Congress, set for Feb 15, requires nominations to be submitted by Jan 16 at Wisma FAM, Kelana Jaya. - Small photo: Iskandar

From Indonesia’s ambitious World Cup aspirations under Kluivert to Thailand’s generational transition and Malaysia’s strategic rebuild with Cklamovski, Southeast Asia is signaling its readiness to ascend in international football. - Photo credit: Football Association of Malaysia Facebook

Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo source: Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)/FB

Critics and fans are focused on the candidates vying for the hot seat of the president, to replace Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin, who is not seeking re-election after holding the position since 2018.