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Malaysia should avoid being sentimental about fielding a fully local Harimau Malaya squad, as limited MFL playing time is restricting the development of international-level talent. Photo: Facebook

Malaysia should avoid being sentimental about fielding a fully local Harimau Malaya squad, as limited MFL playing time is restricting the development of international-level talent. Photo: Facebook

Drop the sentimentality: Why Harimau Malaya must hunt for overseas talent to survive

Former Selangor manager Zakaria Rahim, a prominent football observer widely known as Zack Rahim, said that while fans may crave a national team built purely from grassroots talent, the harsh realities of modern football make this an impossible dream.

19 Jun 2026 08:00AM