Selangor opts out of Charity Shield match


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 08 May 2024

PETALING JAYA: Selangor have decided not to participate in the Charity Shield game against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri.

They issued a statement on their official social media pages, responding to the Malaysian Football League’s decision to proceed with the Charity Shield game scheduled to take place on Friday (May 10).

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"After much deliberation and detailed discussions with various parties, following a series of criminal incidents and recent threats involving several players and team officials within just 72 hours, the club has reluctantly decided to not participate in the match," said the statement from the club.

"Given the uncertainties surrounding the club at present, Selangor would like to emphasise that the safety of the team is of utmost importance and we take all forms of violence and threats seriously.

"We will not compromise on matters related to the safety of the team. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted."

The decision was taken after Faisal, who is also known as Mickey, was a victim of acid attack in Damansara last Sunday (May 5) and is in hospital for treatment.

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