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Matthew Davies, Safawi Rasid, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 14082017

SEA Games silver medalists called up by Vingada

PKNP FC's Shahrel Fikri Fauzi has also received his second call-up, ahead of the Harimau Malaya's two Asian Cup qualification matches.

Syahmi Safari, Selangor, Malaysia Cup, 29072017

Syahmi explains reason behind lack of playing time

Selangor's Syahmi Safari was not a regular starter for Malaysia U22 in the recent SEA Games, and the youngster told Goal the reason why.

Pahang's Matthew Davies celebrating their win against T-Team with the fans 27/1/2017

Final match defeats a valuable lesson for Matthew Davies

Pahang and Malaysia defender Matthew Davies admits that he wants experience playing abroad, so he can look back at his career in the future with pride

Malaysia senior team need vocal support too

Malaysian fans have helped carry Malaysia U22 to the finish line in the recent SEA Games. Now they must do the same for the underwhelming senior team.

Srimaka: We came prepared to win

Worrawoot Srimaka is hoping to take the gold medal momentum to the AFC Under-23 finals in January 2018

Adam Nor Azlin, Malaysia, 2017 KL SEA Games

Adam: Malaysians should be proud

Adam Nor Azlin had another outstanding game in the heart of Malaysia's defence but accepts that Thailand were just about deserving winners at the end

Datuk Ong Kim Swee, Malaysia, 2017 KL SEA Games

OKS: Haziq has to learn from this

There's plenty to take on board from this run to the final as Ong looks forward to the AFC Under-23 Championships in January

Syamer Kutty, Malaysia U22, 2017 KL SEA Games

Syamer: There's no need to fear Thailand

Syamer looking to raise his game one last time as Malaysia searches for glory on home soil

Final match is balanced - OKS

Malaysia head coach Ong Kim Swee told the press that neither his side nor their opponents; Thailand are the favourites in the SEA Games final match.

Ultras Malaya choreo, SEA Games, 26082017

Ultras Malaya snubs Malaysia vs Thailand match

The fiery group of Malaysia supporters will not be lending their voice and support to the hosts, when they take on Thailand on Tuesday.

Fans queueing up at Shah Alam for tickets 28082017

Fan furore as final tickets not sold online

The announcement that tickets to the gold medal match between Malaysia and Thailand would not be sold online was only made on Sunday night.

Malaysia's Ong Kim Swee during the match against Myanmar - 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup 26/11/16

'Gold medal will prove Malaysia youth system works' - OKS

A win over regional powerhouse Thailand will show that Malaysia's youth development is not too far behind, says Malaysia U23 head coach Ong Kim Swee.

Malaysia superior in dead-ball situations - Milla

The former Spain international now has the task of preparing Indonesia physically and mentally for the bronze medal match, this Tuesday.

Thanabalan Nadarajah, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 26082017

Thanabalan seeks no personal glory

Thanabalan Nadarajah's goal for Malaysia against Indonesia on Saturday is his fourth in this year's SEA Games.

Jafri Chew, N. Thanalan, Adib Zainudin, Malaysia, 2017 KL SEA Games

Jafri happy to win in normal time

Jafri Chew played his part in Malaysia's exciting 1-0 win over Indonesia but now turns his attention towards the gold medal match.

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Ong Kim Swee, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 23082017

OKS promises a different Malaysia

Hosts Malaysia now have one more hurdle in the SEA Games men's football competition; defending champions Thailand who in July thrashed them 3-0.

Datuk Ong Kim Swee, Malaysia, SEA Games 2017

OKS counting on fans support

Datuk Ong Kim Swee intends to use the full house at Shah Alam Stadium to help his boys through to the gold medal contention

Bima confident Indonesia will be fresh and ready

Bima Sakti wants fans to steer clear of trouble in what is expected to be a highly charged affair in the semi-final between Malaysia and Indonesia

Adam Nor Azlin Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 23082017

Adam glad to banish ghost of 2015

Malaysia's forgettable campaign in the 2015 SEA Games is a lesson for defender Adam Nor Azlin, and he now wants to focus on the semi-finals.

Jafri Firdaus Chew, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 23082017

Jafri raring to start again

After his assist against Myanmar, Malaysia's Jafri Chew signalled his intent with a brace against Laos in their 3-1 SEA Games Group A win.

OKS: Sometimes it doesn't look pretty

Despite the lacklustre performance, Ong remains happy to have achieved objectives from last group match

Report: Laos 1 Malaysia 3

It wasn't a vintage Malaysia performance but they did just enough to finish ahead of Myanmar and now awaits who their semi-final opponents are

Three-way battle intensifies in Group B

The battle for semi-final spots intensifies in Group B of the SEA Games men's football competition, after matchday four took place on Tuesday.

Zeise wants to 'beat up' Myanmar

Myanmar head coach Gerd Zeise was visibly disappointed with his charges' performance against hosts Malaysia in their Group A SEA Games match.

Malaysia U23, 2018 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, 19072017

Opponents will be wary of us - Haziq

Against Myanmar, Malaysia and JDT goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli kept his place in the starting line-up and helped the Young Tigers record a 3-1 win.

Jafri Chew, Malaysia U23, 2018 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, 19072017

Jafri hopes for redemption

Malaysia forward Jafri Firdaus Chew needed only four minutes to show what he is capable of, assisting their third goal against Myanmar on Monday.

Thanabalan Nadarajah, Safawi Rasid, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 16082017

Thana thanks teammates, wants to score more

The Malaysia forward has scored three goals in the SEA Games men's football competition so far, including a brace against Myanmar on Monday.

Malaysia's Ong Kim Swee during the 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup match against Cambodia 20/11/16

Malaysia can beat any team - OKS

Malaysia head coach Ong Kim Swee has sounded out a warning to their potential opponents in the knockout stage of the SEA Games' football competition.

Malaysia not defensive against Myanmar - Davies

Hosts Malaysia will go on the attack against Group A leaders Myanmar in their match on Monday, says right back Matthew Davies.

Frequently asked questions

: Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.
: The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.
: Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.
: As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.
: Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.
: Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.
: Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.
: Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.
: Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.

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