FIFA pays tribute to Malaysian fans who cheered Thai players despite AFF Cup loss

PETALING JAYA: It's not all gloom as Malaysian football fans showed their sporting side despite Harimau Malaya's exit from the AFF Mitsubishi Cup.

The fans' gesture in cheering and applauding the victorious host team after the return leg semi-finals match in Bangkok caught the notice of world football body FIFA, who highlighted their actions in a tweet that read: "The beautiful game. Malaysia fans show their respect for Thailand players after losing to them in the @affmecup."