Japan has been declared the winner of its cancelled World Cup qualifying match against North Korea by forfeit, the sport's global governing body told the Japan Football Association on Saturday.
Malaysia coach Kim Pan-gon reacts during a match against Kyrgyzstan during the World Cup 2026 qualifiers at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur.— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
A source close to the national team management said Pan-gon and his coaches submitted a letter to the Football Association of Malaysia recently, stating their willingness to"part ways” with the national team if their services are no longer required. The source did not rule out the possibility that the action taken by Pan-gon and his coaches was due to the disappointment and dissatisfaction over several matters that have taken place in the national squad.
Pan-gon has helped transform the Harimau Malaya's fortunes on the international stage, having led them to qualify on merit for the Asian Cup after 42 long years as well as emerging as runners-up in the 2022 Thai King's Cup and 2023 Merdeka Football tournament.
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