{
  "id": 11426326,
  "title": "Faisal Halim ruled out of Malaysia’s Fifa Asean Cup playoff with calf injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/faisal-halim-ruled-out-of-malaysias-fifa-asean-cup-playoff-with-calf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:20:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/02/faisal-halim-ruled-out-of-malaysias-fifa-asean-cup-playoff-with-calf-injury/237437"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia will be without Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim for the FIFA Asean Cup 2026 third-place playoff due to a tendon and right calf muscle injury. Interim national head coach Tan Cheng Hoe stated that Faisal Halim's injury would likely entail a lengthy recovery period, though the medical team would make every effort to restore his full fitness. Faisal Halim, also known as Mickey, was a crucial player for the Harimau Malaya attack, and his absence would be keenly felt by the team. He had recently picked up the injury in a match against Indonesia. Despite the setback, Cheng Hoe expressed hope that Faisal Halim would recover swiftly for upcoming matches. The Selangor FC winger did not feature in the squad for Malaysia's final Group A Division 1 match against Singapore, which they won 6-0. Faisal Halim was observed arriving at the stadium on crutches, wearing a brace on his right leg, suggesting the severity of his injury. This additional challenge for Cheng Hoe as he prepares the team for the upcoming playoff against the Group B runners-up in Jakarta on the following Monday. Malaysia secured second place in Group A with seven points after defeating Singapore 6-0, but fell short of the final spot to Indonesia based on goals scored.",
  "summary": "BANDUNG, Oct 2 — Malaysia will have to do without the services of Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim for the Fifa Asean Cu...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}