KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Selangor FC sensational player Muhammad Faisal Halim has been suspended for four months by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).
Selangor FC, who confirmed the matter in a statement last night, said it was due to the media comment made by the footballer after the Super League match against Sabah FC on April 27.
However, in mitigation, Muhammad Faisal, 25, is to be suspended for only one month, effective yesterday (July 25) until August 23 while the rest of the three-month suspension will be put on hold, subject to good behaviour for 12 months from August 24 this year to August 24 next year.
“Yesterday, club representatives and the player appeared before the FAM Disciplinary Committee for a disciplinary hearing. Today, Selangor were informed about the decision of the Disciplinary Committee.
“Therefore, he cannot be listed for the matches against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) (July 29), Kuala Lumpur City (August 8), Negeri Sembilan (August 13) and both Malaysia Cup matches against PDRM FC (August 3 and 19),” according to the Selangor FC statement.
Last April, Muhammad Faisal who is nicknamed ‘Mickey’, expressed his disappointment over the course of the match against Sabah, stating it could have been fairer.
In action at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, although Muhammad Faisal scored one goal, it was not enough when Selangor lost 1-2 to the home team.
— Bernama
