{
  "id": 2563074,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T09:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 Super League match between Negeri Sembilan FC and Kuala Lumpur City FC was abruptly canceled at the last minute. Almost half of the City squad had fallen ill with the flu, according to KL City's medical reports. Negeri Sembilan FC, the home team, expressed disappointment as they had fully prepared for the match in terms of logistics, facilities, medical teams, and security. These preparations had cost the club significantly, and fans who had purchased tickets were also impacted. Negeri Sembilan FC has demanded a walkover, stating that the cancellation was not their fault and therefore, no one should be held responsible. Despite the match being called off, the NSFC squad will still be at the stadium for an open training session, allowing fans to watch. The Malaysian Football League has decided to bring the matter before their board of directors to determine the match's status 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",
        "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."
}