Malaysia Super League

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The Malaysia Super League (Liga Super Malaysia) is a Malaysian professional league for association football. It is at the top flight of the Malaysian football league system and it is managed by the Malaysia Super League Sdn Bhd, under supervision of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The league is contested between 14 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Malaysia Premier League. The 14 clubs participating in this top flight league need to pass a set of requirements and verification process, particularly related to professionalism and infrastructure feasibility.

It was previously known as the Semi-Pro League from 1989 to 1993 and the M-League (Liga-M) from 1993 to 2004. It is currently sponsored by Astro and therefore officially known as the Astro Malaysia Super League. The competition formed in 2004 following the decision by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to privatize the league. As a result, MSL Sendirian Berhad (or MSL Proprietary Limited) was created to oversee the marketing aspects of the league.

Since 1979, a total of 11 clubs have been crowned champions of the Malaysian football system. Since the inception of the Super League in 2004, six teams have won the title: Kedah FA (2 titles), Selangor FA (2), Kelantan FA (2), Pahang FA (1), Perlis FA (1) and Negeri Sembilan FA (1).

Between 2007 until now, the professional football league in Malaysia was only divided into two levels when Malaysia Premier League combined into one level:
1st Division: Malaysia Super League
2nd Division: Malaysia Premier League
3rd Division: Malaysia FAM Cup
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Super_League

League system

Super League
The Malaysia Super League (Liga Super Malaysia) is a Malaysian professional league for association football. It is at the top flight of the Malaysian football league system and it is managed by the Malaysia Super League Sdn Bhd, under supervision of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The league is contested between 14 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Malaysia Premier League. The 14 clubs participating in this top flight league need to pass a set of requirements and verification process, particularly related to professionalism and infrastructure feasibility.

Premier League
Malaysia Premier League (Liga Perdana Malaysia) is the second-tier football league in Malaysia. The league is currently named Astro Premier League Malaysia (Astro Liga Perdana Malaysia in Malay). The League was previously called the TM Malaysia Premier League because of the sponsorship of Telekom Malaysia.

FAM League
The Malaysia FAM League (Liga FAM Malaysia in Malay and formerly Malaysia FAM Cup) is the third-tier football league in Malaysia. The tournament used to be a cup format, but it changed 2008 as it was held as a league tournament and changing to its current name. Malaysia FAM Cup was established in 1952 as a secondary knockout competition to the more prestigious Malaya Cup, the competition were held between the state teams including Singapore, Police, Army, and Prisons Department of Malaysia in its early days. Starting in 1974, the state teams were barred from entering the competition and only the club sides could enter.

President's Cup League
The President Cup Malaysia is the football competitions in Malaysia for under-20 players. Since its inception, the President Cup Malaysia has been the major tournament for under-21 and under-23 players. In 2009, the format of the competition changes which only under-20 players are eligible for the tournament.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Malaysia

14 States League
most notable state league is selangor fa league www.faselangor.my/liga-fas/liga-super-2011

Youth leagues
- Liga IPT - University League - website : www.ligaipt.com
- Liga KPM - U18, U16, U14 & U12 - website : www.moe.gov.my/ligakpm/
- 1MCC JFL - U16, U14 & U12 - website : 1mcc.my

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The 2013 Astro Malaysia Super League (also known as Astro Liga Super Malaysia 2013 in Malay and the Astro Malaysia Super League due to the sponsorship from Astro) is the 10th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Twelve teams participated in the league with Kelantan FA as the defending champions.

Team Summaries


Team Based Stadium Capacity
ATM FA Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya Stadium 25,000
FELDA United FC Malacca Hang Jebat Stadium 35,000
Darul Takzim FC Johor Bahru Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium 30,000
Kelantan FA Kota Bharu Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium 25,000
Negeri Sembilan FA Seremban Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium 40,000
Pahang FA Kuantan Darulmakmur Stadium 35,000
T-Team Kuala Terengganu Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium 25,000
Perak FA Ipoh Perak Stadium 42,500
PKNS FC Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya Stadium 25,000
Selangor FA Shah Alam Shah Alam Stadium 81,000
Lions XII Singapore Jalan Besar Stadium 8,000
Terengganu FA Kuala Terengganu Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium 25,000

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Malaysia_Super_League

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Kelantan FA aka the red warrior

The Kelantan Football Association (Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Kelantan) is a team that plies their trade in the Malaysian football representing the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League. Their home stadium is Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Kelantan has won major trophies in Malaysian football, including Super League and Malaysia Cup. The team won the Malaysia Cup in 2010, Malaysian League Division II title in 2000, and finished runners-up in the Malaysia Cup in 1955, 1970 and 2009.
During the 2007-08 season, Kelantan FA had their large supporter attendance improved with home stadium, the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium packed during the . It also boost a considerably high attendance at away games. The results are seen as Kelantan FA were unbeatable at home during the 2007-08 Malaysia Premier League season. Kelantan FA only home loss of the season was to Malaysia Super League side Terengganu FA during the 2007-08 Malaysia Cup which Kelantan FA lost 1-0.
In 2012 season, Kelantan clinched their second successive Malaysia Super League titles in style after thrashing Perak 6-0 at Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium. 3 goals from Indra Putra Mahayuddin and 1 goals each from Mohammed Ghaddar, Badri Radzi and Nurul Azwan Roya were enough for the defending champions to top the league again, regardless of the outcome in their two remaining matches.[1]
The current coach, Bojan Hodak, has won 3 major honours since he took over in April 2012.
Kelantan FA has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours Terengganu FA, with whom it regularly contests the East Coast Derby.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelantan_FA

MSL preview 2012

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Singapore Lions XII

LionsXII is a Singapore club based in Jalan Besar Stadium. Managed by the Football Association of Singapore, the squad marks the return of Singapore to the Malaysia football scene after leaving the Malaysia Cup in 1994. The name, "LionsXII" is a special tribute to the fans, who is generally recognised as football's "12th Man".

In 2011, the Football Association of Singapore and the Football Association of Malaysia reached an agreement that would see greater cooperation between the two nations. One of the intended avenues will see Young Lions play in the Malaysian Super League and Malaysia Cup from 2012 onwards, the first time a Singaporean team has participated in Malaysian domestic football since Singapore won the 1994 M-League and Malaysia Cup double. Although the new Singapore team will have the existing Young Lions set up at its core, the squad will be permitted up to five local players over the age of 23, as well as a number of overseas players in accordance with the quota set out by the rules of the Malaysian competitions the team will play in.[1]

The LionsXII debuted in the 2012 Malaysia Super League with on 10 January with a 1–2 loss to defending champions Kelantan FA.[2] The LionsXII's first win was a 2–1 victory over Kuala Lumpur FA on 17 January.[3] The LionsXII's first away win was a 1–0 victory over Sabah FA on 21 January.[4] LionsXII began their 2012 Malaysia FA Cup quest on 18 February 2012, with a 3–0 win over UiTM FC.[5] The LionsXII made their way to the quarter-final with a 2–0 win over Betaria FC[6] on 10 March, 2012. Unfortunately, they are beaten by Terengganu FA in the quarter-finals. On 16th June 2012, they posted their largest victory so far, which is also the largest victory in the 2012 MSL season, by thrashing Sabah FA 9-0 on their home ground, Jalan Besar Stadium. On 7 July 2012, it was confirmed that LionsXII will finish in second place due to defending champions Kelantan FA posting a 6-0 victory over Perak FA and manage to defend their crown with 2 games left and left LionsXII 7 points behind them, also with 2 games remaining. As 3rd place Selangor FA are 10 points behind LionsXII, they have no chance to finish 2nd.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_LIONSXII

Highlights & Reactions - Lions XII 1 - 2 Kelantan 2012

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Selangore FA aka the red giant


The Football Association of Selangor (Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Selangor), commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, is a professional football team competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city and currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian football. Their home games are played at Stadium Shah Alam.

Founded in 22 February 1936. For most of the 20th century, Singapore was Selangor's fierce rival since 1921 before they withdrew from Malaysian competitions after 1994 campaign. As part of reviving their traditional rivalry, both teams square off in Sultan of Selangor Cup tournament which is held annually since its introduction in 2002.
With a record of 32 Malaysia Cups, 5 Division 1/Premier 1/Super League titles, 2 Division 2/Premier 2/Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups and 8 Charity Cups, Selangor is the most successful team in Malaysian football. The team has won the treble twice in 2005 and 2009. The first treble consists of Premier League, Malaysia Cup and FA Cup, while the second consists of Super League, FA Cup and Charity Cup. In 2010, they retained the Super League title and Charity Cup.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selangor_FA

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sultan selangor cup 2012 - selangor xi selection vs singapore xi selection

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Perak FA aka seladang

The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.

Perak FA was formed on April 18, 1951[1] to oversee footballing activities throughout the state of Perak. Although a formal association was only formed in 1951, Perak FA has actually had a football team since 1921,[2] which participated in the Malaya Cup (later HMS Malaya Cup, known today as the Malaysia Cup). They were also one of the founding members of the Malayan Football Association (the predecessor of the modern Football Association of Malaysia) which happened in 1926.
They are the third most successful team in the Malaysia Cup competition with 7 wins and 11 second-place finishes. They won the last of their 7 titles in 2000 and were runners-up in the 2007 edition. In 2003, Perak FA became the first team in 13 years to achieve back-to-back league titles in Malaysian Football.
Perak FA is the only team in Malaysia that has never been demoted to a lower division since the professional league was introduced in 1989. Perak FA calls the 42,500-seat Stadium Perak as its home ground, although it has played some matches at the 15,000-seat Lumut Stadium (inside the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Lumut, Perak) whenever Stadium Perak has not been not available. The Perak FA's home ground is also sometimes referred to by its nickname, Fair Park as Stadium Perak is located near Fair Park in Ipoh where the team's office is situated.
Perak FA's nickname is Seladang which is the Malay name for Gaur. A favourite tagline of its supporters is Kejor Yeop Kejor, which roughly translates to "Chase It, Brother, Chase". The tagline was adopted by the team after the state government used it as their tagline for the 1996 Sukma Games. In 2007, Perak FA introduced a team song entitled, 'Skor Yeop Skor'.
The main rivals of Perak FA are Kedah FA, Selangor FA and Terengganu FA.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perak_FA

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Terengganu FA aka sang penyu aka the white troopers

The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu.

Terengganu FA are currently based at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Terengganu FA. The stadium holds 25,000 people.

Sultan Mizan Stadium in Kuala Terengganu
At the start of the 2008 season, Terengganu FA used the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, constructed by a South Korean construction firm. It was used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 50,000 people and is named after the reigning Terengganu Ruler, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. The biggest stadium in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia, it was built to replace Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium as the state's main stadium. Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin himself, who was then the 13th Yang DiPertuan Agong officiated the stadium on 10 May 2008. Its first major use was as the main venue for Sukma Games 2008.

Supporters

Supporters of Terengganu FA are often referred to as the white turtle. The name white turtle refers to the white colour of the club.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terengganu_FA

Malaysian Super League Preview: Terengganu FA

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Negeri Sembilan FA aka the jangs

The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negeri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League.
Their home stadium is Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

History

Negeri Sembilan FA was established in 1923 according to a passage in the football history books of Malaysia through an interview with Austin Senevirathe, 93 years old when interviewed. He stated about a match that happened between Negeri Sembilan and Singapore for Malaya Cup (Malaysia Cup) in that particular year.

Negeri Sembilan FA is considered as one of the top competing team in the history of football since its establishment. They have won many top competitions in Malaysia starting from the early '40s.
In the early season of 2011, one of the team's all-time best coach, Wan Jamak Wan Hassan resigned from Negeri Sembilan. He sees no excuses for the team’s disappointing run in the Malaysia Super League and Malaysia FA Cup competition for that season.[3]

Malaysia Cup
On 7 November 2009, Negeri Sembilan FA ended their 61-year drought in the Malaysia Cup after posting a convincing 3-1 victory over Kelantan FA in the final at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil.
The repeat Final 2009 between the team and Kelantan happened again on October 30, 2010. However this time, Negeri lost 1-2 to Kelantan although having an early lead through penalty by Shahurain Abu Samah.[4]
In 2011, Negeri Sembilan again qualified to Malaysia Cup Final for the third time in a row this time with their new coach Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah. They won the trophy after defeating Terengganu FA with an epic comeback. The first goal was scored by Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin for Terengganu in the 59th minutes . Negeri used the last 10 minutes of the game to make a comeback. S. Kunanlan equalised the score in the 81st minute before Hairuddin Omar, the veteran striker hit the winning goal for Negeri with a beautiful volley in the 85th minutes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negeri_Sembilan_FA

MSL Preview 2012

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PKNS FC aka fire ants

Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor Football Club or PKNS FC is a Malaysia football club based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This team is currently playing in the first tier of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League. It is also involved in the Malaysian FA Cup and the Malaysia President Cup. Some of its junior players are also involved with their various respective university football leagues.
Although it is a club which was revived relatively recently, PKNS FC boasts of having had a number of great Malaysian footballing legends within the organisation, with the likes of Mokhtar Dahari and Santokh Singh, among others in the 70s and early 80s. This is a testament of the long historical link between the organisation and the well-loved game of football.
The club is currently competing in the 2012 Super League Malaysia. They were promoted after clinching the championship of the 2011 season on 20 May 2011
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PKNS_FC

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T-Team FC aka the titans

Persatuan Bola Sepak Daerah Kuala Terengganu or T-Team is a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The club currently plays at the Malaysia Super League, the highest tier of the Malaysian League.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBDKT_T-Team_FC

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Darul Takzim FC aka southern tiger

Darul Takzim Football Club (Malay: Kelab Bolasepak Darul Takzim (Johor)) is a professional football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home games are played at Larkin Stadium.

History

Johor FC was founded in 1972. In 2012, Johor Football Association (PBNJ) took over this team.[1] In December 2012, the name changed from Johor FC to Darul Takzim FC.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darul_Takzim_FC

homeground for darul takzim fc

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Felda United FC aka the settlers


FELDA United Football Club is a football club from Malaysia which represents the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA). The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.

History

FELDA United FC was formed in 19 January 2007 to participated in the Malaysian FAM Cup 2007. It was initiated by FELDA and was officiated by the then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Y.A.B Dato' Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak on 19 January 2007.

FELDA United FC has been one of the more consistent teams in Malaysian FAM Cup 2007. Felda United FC considers the Petronas Stadium in Bangi, Selangor as its homeground, although it has played some matches in MINDEF Stadium in Kuala Lumpur whenever the Petronas Stadium was not available.

Their nickname is Budak FELDA, and their tagline of its supporters is Serang Bang Serang, which roughly translates to "attack".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felda_United_FC

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FELDAMANIA ULTRAS ( FMU ) away game at PASIR GUDANG

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ATM FA aka the gladiator

The Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Football Association (ATM FA) or Armed Forces enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (Malaysian Armed Forces). The team's home stadium is the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya Stadium in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The team will plays in the Malaysian Super League 2013 after winning the Malaysia Premier League 2012. The team is dubbed as "Manchester City of Malaysia" due to numerous signing of 'big name' players and huge amount of budget allocated to this team.

Armed Forces FA are the current champions of Malaysia Premier League, for the 2012 season and eligible to play in Super League 2013 season.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATM_FA

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Pahang FA aka tok gajah@elephant lord

The Football Association of Pahang (Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Pahang) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. In 2013 season, they will play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League. Their home stadium is Darulmakmur Stadium, Kuantan.

Pahang FA enjoyed their first silverware in 1983 when they won Malaysia Cup by beating Selangor FA in final. But the most successful era was in 90's when they qualified to Malaysia Cup 4 times although they only managed to win once back in 1992. 1992 arguably their best year when they won double, Malaysia Cup and Malaysia Premier Division. Pahang 1992 "Dream Team" consisted famous Alan Edward Davidson, Dollah Salleh, Zainal Abidin Hassan, Khairul Azman Mohamed, Abdul Mubin Mokhtar and Singapore legend Fandi Ahmad defeated Kedah FA to lift the Malaysia Cup trophy.

After 2000, Pahang FA started to decline.Although they won the first series of newly formatted Malaysia Super League in 2004 and won the Malaysia FA Cup in 2006, they finally relegated to 2012 Malaysia Premier League, the 2nd-tier football division from Malaysia Super League in 2011. However, in 2013, Pahang FA has been promoted to the Malaysia Super League after winning the playoff matches against Sarawak FA and Kedah FA.

As one of the major forces of football team in 90's, Pahang FA produced many talented local players from its very own academy. The most notable was Khairul Azman Mohamed, one of the Asian best goalkeeper in 1990's, Pahang FA ex-prolific striker Azizul Kamaluddin, Mohd Fadzli Saari who had a stint at SV Wehen in his early career and Muhammad Juzaili Samion who played for French fourth division FCSR Haguenau in 2000.

In 2012, Pahang FA was played at Temerloh Mini Stadium as their home for the first time after Darulmakmur Stadium are unavailable due to major renovations for host Sukma Games 2012.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahang_FA

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AFC Cup group stage draw: Warriors and Giants get favourable draws
Kelantan and Selangor given competitive opponents for their Asian adventure next year as both look to better previous performances in the tournament

Malaysia’s representatives for the 2013 AFC Cup – Kelantan and Selangor, have been handed reasonable group stage draws in the competition.

Malaysian champions and this year’s quarter-finalists Kelantan were drawn in Group G, and will have Ayeyawady United (Myanmar), SHB Da Nang (Vietnam) and Maziah Sports & Recreation Club (Maldives) for company.

Selangor, the country’s most successful team, will return to the competition for the third time after finishing as second runners-up in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) this season. They will take the place of LionsXII - who are not eligible to represent the MSL despite finishing second, as they are only an invitational team. The Red Giants have been placed in Group H and will be joined by Singapore’s Tampines Rovers, as well as Kingfisher East Bengal of India and Saigon Xuan Thanh of Vietnam.

In the draw conducted at AFC House in Bukit Jalil yesterday, the 32 participating teams were divided into eight groups of four teams each, and will play their group opponents home and away in a round-robin format from March 5 to May 1.

After the first round, the top two teams in each group will advance to the knock-out stages, scheduled to take place on May 14 and 15.

Below are the full groups:

Group A: Safa (Lib), Kuwait SC (Kwt), Riffa (Bhr), Playoff winners

Group B: Arbil SC (Irq), Al Ansar (Lib), Fanja (Omn), Muharraq (Bhr)

Group C: Al Faisaly (Jor), Duhok (Irq), Al Shaab Ibb (Ymn) Dhofar (Omn)

Group D: Al Qadsia (Kwt), Al Ramtha (Jor), FC Ravshan (Tjk), Al Shorta (Syr)

Group E: Kitchee (HK), Singapore Armed Forces FC (Sg), Semen Padang (Ina), Churchill Brothers (Ind)

Group F: Yangon United (Mya), Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei (HK), New Radiant SC (Mdv), Persibo (Ina)

Group G: Kelantan (Mas), Ayeyawady United (Mya), SHB Da Nang (Vie), Maziah SRC (Mdv)

Group H: Tampines Rovers (Sg), Selangor (Mas), Kingfisher East Bengal (Ind), Saigon Xuan Thanh (Vie)
www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2012/12/07/3584763/afc-cup-group-stage-draw-warriors-and-giants-get-favourable

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