Off field woes mount for KL City as opening fixture postponed
KUALA LUMPUR: Questions have surfaced over KL City’s postponed Super League opener against Negri Sembilan after medical reports of an influenza outbreak conflicted with official squad registration records.
Kuala Lumpur - The opening fixture for KL City's Super League season was postponed due to an influenza outbreak, causing questions to arise about the club's roster. The Malaysian Football League (MFL) accepted KL City's appeal to postpone the match at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi, citing the widespread illness. However, official records reveal that only 12 players are registered with the club.
FIFA's global transfer ban further complicates matters, as two active sanctions against KL City prevent new signings from registering due to unresolved salary issues. Despite the registration freeze, MFL approved KL City's medical appeal to postpone the match. The club confirmed that 15 players and two officials experienced flu-like symptoms, and all will be treated at the Petaling District Health Office.
MFL will discuss the situation with its board of directors to determine the match's fate. The postponement has sparked debate over how such a high number of illnesses could occur when only 12 players are officially registered.
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