Fans red-card FAM, profanity rains during AFC qualifier

RK AnandPublished: Nov 19, 2025 8:10 AM

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) found itself in the hot seat during the national team’s clash with Nepal in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Group F third-round qualifier at Bukit Jalil’s National Stadium last night.

Fans didn’t hold back. Social media - including Astro Arena - was flooded with photos and videos of banners calling out FAM and reminding officials that national pride isn’t for sale.

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