Footballer Safiq Rahim becomes latest target of Vietnam fans on Facebook


PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian national football player has become the latest target of Vietnamese fans on Facebook following the crowd trouble during the Suzuki Cup first leg semi-final between Malaysia and Vietnam at the Shah Alam Stadium.

Some unhappy Vietnamese fans vented their anger at vice-captain and midfielder Safiq Rahim (pic) and took to social media to show their displeasure over the unsportsmanlike conduct from him during the game and also the fan violence, which happened after the match.

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