National football captain: I’m sorry


National football team captain Safiq Rahim (centre) and his team-mates after conceding a goal against Palestine in the World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium on Tuesday. Malaysia lost 6-0. - BERNAMA

PETALING JAYA: “I’m sorry,” says national football team skipper Safiq Rahim.

The Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) midfielder has apologised to football fans for the national team’s disgraceful performance in the 6-0 thrashing by Palestine in their 2018 World Cup qualifying match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday.

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