{
  "id": 353678,
  "title": "Sumareh ignores criticism after helping Malaysia reach last four",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/sumareh-ignores-criticism-after-helping-malaysia-reach-last-four",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T06:24:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1507489/sumareh-ignores-criticism-after-helping-malaysia-reach-last-four"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Winger Mohamadou Sumareh has received widespread support after leading Malaysia to the Asean Hyundai Cup semi-finals. The 32-year-old, who has faced both praise and criticism during his international career, received a standing ovation from near 13,000 fans at the KLFA Stadium. Sumareh, speaking to reporters post-match, acknowledged the significance of the crowd's response, noting he has previously received both praise and harsh criticism. \"I've been in the highest where I got praise, and the lowest where I got really killed,\" he said. Now, he feels the praise and criticism no longer affect him. Sumareh credited the younger members of the squad for their defense of their teammates, emphasizing that for some, this was their first international call-up. The Gambia-born Malaysian, who has made 36 appearances for the national team, scored seven goals and provided six assists.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: From being heavily criticised to hearing his name chanted by a crowd of close to 13,000, Mohamadou Sumareh believes football has given him a second chance to win back the fans.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Japanese food companies are taking a bigger bite of Malaysia, and halal demand is helping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/japanese-food-companies-are-taking-a-bigger-bite-of-malaysia-and",
        "published": "2026-08-09T04:02:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}