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Analyst has noted that Pan Gon's resignation is a major setback for the Malaysian national team, given his deep investment in his project and his remaining year on contract aimed at guiding Malaysia to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. - Photo by Bernama

Harimau Malaya current squad. - File photo by Bernama

French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) is congratulated by French former football player Zinedine Zidane (L) during a first appearance as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024, after signing his new five-season contract. - Photo by AFP

National coach Kim Pan-gon waves to media practitioners after a press conference announcing his resignation as the head coach of Harimau Malaya at the Football Association of Malaysia headquarters, today. - Photo by Bernama

At a special press conference at Wisma FAM today, the 55-year-old coach from South Korea said he had decided to retire early, even though his contract with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) was until December 2025.

Kim Pan-gon

People buy the newly launched jersey of French footballer Killyan Mbappe at the Real Madrid's official store in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on July 11, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

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Spain's midfielder #17 Nico Williams (C), Spain's forward #10 Daniel Olmo (R) along with teammates take part in a training session at the team's base camp in Donaueschingen, on July 11, 2024, during the UEFA Euro 2024 championship. (Photo by AFP)