{
  "id": 6123382,
  "title": "Ultras hand memorandums to clubs over football integrity concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ultras-hand-memorandums-to-clubs-over-football-integrity-concerns",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:45:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1527683/ultras-hand-memorandums-clubs-over-football-integrity-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, various supporter groups, known as ultras, submitted memorandums to Malaysian football clubs and state associations. This move aimed to express their concerns about the integrity of Malaysian football and urge the clubs and associations not to remain silent on the matter. The involved supporter groups included Ultra Selangor, who addressed Selangor FC, Ultras Nogori to Negri Sembilan FC, Ultras Tranung for Terengganu FC, Gate H Boys for Kelantan Red Warrior, and Ultras Panthers for Penang FC. Additionally, the North Borneo Ultras (NBU) sent their memorandum to the Sabah Football Association, while The Supporters and Ultras Kedah 2009 (UK09) addressed the Perak Football Association and the Kedah Football Association, respectively.\n\nThe memorandums contained several issues, particularly revolving around a forgery case involving seven Harimau Malaya players. The supporter groups also questioned the Malaysian Football League's (MFL) decision to increase the player quota for the 2026-2027 Super League from 33 to 38 players. According to a memorandum from the Ultras Tranung group, the MFL Board of Directors approved this change on August 21, stating that it was based on applications from Johor Darul Ta zim and Kuching City. However, the MFL clarified that these accommodations were made available to all clubs uniformly.\n\nThe supporter groups also raised concerns over the minimum registration requirement for each club, which remains at 20 players, with the first registration window closing on September 3. They questioned why KL City registered only 12 players, despite FIFA's registration restrictions, and requested a clear line to prevent forgery from becoming normalized, loopholes from being exploited, and the overall integrity of the clubs and the sport to be maintained.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Several supporter groups or ultras have submitted memorandums to clubs and state football associations (FAs) on Monday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}