{
  "id": 733887,
  "title": "Bergson: 'I think it's time' to don Harimau Malaya colours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/bergson-i-think-its-time-to-don-harimau-malaya-colours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T05:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1510309/bergson-i-think-its-time-don-harimau-malaya-colours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Darul Ta zim striker Bergson da Silva, who has spent almost six years in Malaysia, believes it is time for him to represent Harimau Malaya. The Brazil-born player, who has been a prolific scorer for JDT, expressed his excitement at the prospect of wearing the national colours. Bergson, who has been a key player for the Southern Tigers, feels a strong connection to Malaysia due to the support he has received from fans and the community. He thanked everyone for their support and emphasized that representing Malaysia would be a way of giving back. Bergson, who has won numerous awards including Best Import Player and Golden Boot for the past four seasons, is eager to wear the Harimau Malaya jersey if the opportunity arises.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: After almost six years of giving his all to Malaysian football, Bergson da Silva believes the time has come to take the next step and don the Harimau Malaya colours.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Rajagobal backs Harimau Malaya to tame Vietnam despite injury woes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/rajagobal-backs-harimau-malaya-to-tame-vietnam-despite-injury-woes",
        "published": "2026-08-13T06:50:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}