Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1696840901:21
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 408
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 21
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => English
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-99398
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-99398
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:2:{s:14:"td_primary_cat";s:3:"601";s:11:"td_subtitle";s:97:"FAM is holding a meeting today to discuss possible alternatives to replace the war ravaged nation";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 601
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array
        (
            [0] => The participation of Palestine in the upcoming Merdeka Tournament appears to be increasingly doubtful due to the ongoing and escalating conflict with Israel.
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 60
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 122533
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749455535";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:7;i:1;}}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749705546";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:5;i:1;}}i:4;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749807209";s:5:"count";i:2;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:9;i:2;}}i:5;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:6;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 4
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1749807209
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 4
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

)
Palestine's participation in Merdeka Tournament uncertain with ongoing war | Scoop
The Palestine Football Association has confirmed that no matches will be played this week. – Arab News Twitter pic, October 9, 2023
Sports

Palestine’s participation in Merdeka Tournament uncertain with ongoing war

FAM is holding a meeting today to discuss possible alternatives to replace the war ravaged nation

Main Author Image
Sandru Narayanan
Updated
4:41 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The participation of Palestine in the upcoming Merdeka Tournament appears to be increasingly doubtful due to the ongoing and escalating conflict with Israel.

Given the rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground, the Palestine Football Association has confirmed, in a Twitter post, that no matches will be played this week.

The post also highlights that travel is impossible due to the closure of all border crossings and Lod Airport because of the war in Gaza.

Speaking with Scoop, an insider from the football fraternity said that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is looking into the issue and might bring in a replacement team if necessary.

“It seems like the footballing body is in a meeting today to explore alternatives based on the current situation in Palestine.

“For now, it’s a status quo, and the footballing body will release an official statement soon regarding Palestine’s participation in the tournament,” the source said.

Previously, Lebanon was forced to withdraw from the Merdeka Tournament as the Cedars and Palestine had been drawn in the same group for the 2026 World Cup-2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in November.

Lebanon was quickly replaced by the world’s 110th-ranked Tajikistan to participate in the tournament, which is returning after a decade-long absence.

The 42nd edition of the Merdeka Tournament is set to be a proving ground for Kim Pan-gon’s Harimau Malaya, who will compete in the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar next year.

Harimau Malaya will kick-start its campaign on October 13 against the world’s 102nd-ranked India, while the world number 97-ranked Palestine is still scheduled to play Tajikistan in their opening match on the same day.

The winners of these two matches will advance to the final stage, while the losing team will compete in the third-place match on October 17. – October 9, 2023

Topics

 

◉ Popular

A man with fire in his belly: Jagdeep remembers his father Karpal’s strength in the face of disability

Despite paralysis from a tragic accident, the DAP stalwart remained a fearless fighter—his legacy now upheld by his son

Daim’s lawyers slam police for ‘failing’ to probe PM over Bloomberg’s power abuse claims

Counsel for former finance minister question why news agency and reporters are being probed instead

Pendirian AGC konsisten, RUU GEG tidak berperlembagaan

Jabatan Peguam Negara secara konsisten berpandangan bahawa Rang Undang-Undang Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 atau RUU Generasi Penamat (GEG) adalah tidak berperlembagaan (unconstitutional).

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.