{
  "id": 16018346,
  "title": "Cornelli ends 17-month stint with Malayan Tigress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/cornelli-ends-17-month-stint-with-malayan-tigress",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T08:25:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1561395/cornelli-ends-17-month-stint-malayan-tigress"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian coach Joel Cornelli has concluded his 17-month tenure as head coach of the Malayan Tigress, the national women's football team, according to a statement on Instagram. The 59-year-old coach confirmed his decision, reflecting on his time with the national team as the end of a significant chapter in his coaching career.\n\nCornelli expressed gratitude towards the Malaysian football leadership, including former FA of Malaysia honorary president Tan Sri Hamidin Amin, secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman, women's football committee chairman Datuk Suraya Yaacob, technical director Soleen Al-Zoubi, and team official Sha Samshool. He praised their trust in him to lead the team and acknowledged the squad renewal process initiated during his tenure.\n\nThroughout his time with the Malayan Tigress, Cornelli emphasized his dedication, commitment, and the building of foundations for the team's future development. He thanked all players, coaching staff, and everyone who shared this journey with him. Cornelli left with valuable experiences, lasting memories, and the satisfaction of giving his best with professionalism, respect, and passion for the game.\n\nHe wished the Malaysia senior women's national team success in the next chapter and expressed his appreciation to Malaysia for the 17 months of his involvement. Cornelli was appointed as the head coach of the national women's squad in May of the previous year, following Al-Zoubi's reassignment as FAM women's football technical director.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Brazilian coach Joel Cornelli has officially parted ways with the national women’s football team after 17 months at the helm, calling time on his tenure as head coach of the Malayan Tigress.",
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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."
}