{
  "id": 8188159,
  "title": "Pan Gon slams dressing room rumours as Selangor prepare for Star City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pan-gon-slams-dressing-room-rumours-as-selangor-prepare-for-star-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T06:15:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1535421/pan-gon-slams-dressing-room-rumours-selangor-prepare-star-city"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor manager Kim Pan Gon has dismissed rumours of internal turmoil within his team as they prepare for their FA Cup quarter-final first-leg match against Star City on Saturday. The Red Giants, who have an unbeaten streak of six domestic matches, will face the Kangar-based outfit at the Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium. Pan Gon emphasized the unity and strong loyalty of his players, dismissing any negative speculations. He praised the team's professionalism, work ethic, and core values, warning against breaking team spirit. Pan Gon also cautioned against underestimating Star City, who advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-2 aggregate win over Kedah FA. Despite their success, Pan Gon respected Star City's experienced players and players, and assured his team would approach the match with humility, while maintaining a strong and thorough preparation to secure a victory.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Kim Pan Gon has hit out at dressing-room rumours surrounding Selangor, insisting his squad remains united ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final first-leg clash against Star City on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Selangor manager Kim Pan Gon denies internal turmoil rumors.",
    "Red Giants have unbeaten streak of six domestic matches.",
    "Pan Gon praises team's professionalism and warns against underestimating Star City."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}