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Malaysia, making their fourth appearance and their first since co-hosting the 2007 edition, received the full backing of fans eager to catch the national team in action in the prestigious tournament, which also garnered extensive media attention. - Photo source: FAM/FB

A banner raised by Ultras Malaya after the match between Harimau Malaya and Timor-Leste at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Wednesday.

A local football observer said that the country needs more high-quality local players. - Photo credit: Football Association of Malaysia

According to a local football observer, Harimau Malaya's consistent underperformance has led to a decline in stadium attendance, reflecting growing frustration and a need for revitalisation within Malaysian football. - Photo by Bernama

Despite JDT's top-notch facilities and dominance in MFL, fans may find the matches too one-sided, leading to reluctance in attending games and preventing the stadium from reaching full capacity. Photo: JDT's Facebook

Sports analyst believes the main reason for Ultras Malaya's boycott of the recent Merdeka Tournament is the resignation of Pan Gon. - Photo by: BERNAMA

Manchester United fans display banners with messages of protest against their owners as players leave the pitch at half-time in the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 25, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

Malaysia's success in reaching the final of the 2024 Merdeka Tournament does not guarantee the return of the national football team’s passionate supporters, Ultras Malaya, to the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday. Photo: Facebook

The Ultras Malaya supporters’ group decided last month to boycott this year’s Merdeka Tournament due to dissatisfaction with various aspects, including perceived issues with the management of the national team, the shortcomings within FAM and issues in the Malaysian League competition. - Photo by Bernama

The national squad undergoing a national team training session in preparation for the 2024 Pestabola Merdeka at Wisma FAM on Sept 2. - Photo by Bernama