No replacement for Palestine, Tajikistan move straight into final


PETALING JAYA: Palestine have withdrawn from the Merdeka Tournament which begins on Friday.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the team could not get the border clearance to continue their travel to Malaysia for the historical tournament.

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