{
  "id": 2560124,
  "title": "Negeri Sembilan FC demand walkover after KL City match called off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/negeri-sembilan-fc-demand-walkover-after-kl-city-match-called-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T09:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/22/negeri-sembilan-fc-demand-walkover-after-kl-city-match-called-off"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Football League called off the Malaysian Super League match between Negeri Sembilan FC and Kuala Lumpur City FC on the last minute due to half of City's squad being affected by flu. Negeri Sembilan FC expressed their disappointment as they had fully prepared for the match in terms of logistics, facilities, medical teams, and security. The cancellation affected around 5,000 fans who had already bought tickets, as well as those planning to do so. Negeri Sembilan FC demanded a walkover, stating that all preparations had incurred significant management costs for the club. They also promised updates on ticket refunds and the status of tickets through their official channels. Despite the match being called off, Negeri Sembilan FC's squad would still be at the stadium for an open training session, allowing fans to watch. The Malaysian Football League stated that they were concerned for the health and welfare of the players and officials and had referred them to the Petaling district health office for treatment. The board of directors would decide the status of the match in the near future.",
  "summary": "The club says it had completed preparations for the Malaysian Super League clash and expected about 5,000 supporters to be present.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Negeri Sembilan FC demand walkover after KL City match called off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/negeri-sembilan-fc-demand-walkover-after-kl-city-match-called-off-2563074",
        "published": "2026-08-22T09:58:00.000Z"
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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."
}