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Goals galore in Circuit 7
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Goals galore in Circuit 7

Circuit 7 of the MPFL produced some extraordinary results and some great individual feats of goal scoring.

4 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Match Report: Wipers 0-1 KL City
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Match Report: Wipers 0-1 KL City

Wipers picked up their first point of the season on matchday one. They took on a KL City side looking to consolidate their spot in the play-off places.

2 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Match Report: Terengganu 6-6 USM
Match Report

Match Report: Terengganu 6-6 USM

There are always plenty of goals when these sides meet, nine in the previous meeting between the sides, this time they shared twelve goals in a 6-6 draw.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Match Report: ATM 0-5 Selangor
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Match Report: ATM 0-5 Selangor

Selangor extended their unbeaten run to thirteen games with victory over a stubborn ATM side who contained the runaway leaders for long periods.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Match Preview: Wipers v KL City
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Match Preview: Wipers v KL City

Fresh off their first point of the season, Wipers will be looking to build on that when they take on KL City on matchday 2

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
match preview: Terengganu v USM
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match preview: Terengganu v USM

Terengganu, who were heavily beaten by leaders Selangor on matchday one, will look to bounce back against a USM side playing their first match of the circuit.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Match Preview: ATM v Selangor
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Match Preview: ATM v Selangor

Selangor will look to extend their winning run to 13 matches and increase their lead at the top when they take on ATM in the opening game on matchday 2.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
match report:Pahang Rangers 6-4 KL City
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match report:Pahang Rangers 6-4 KL City

Pahang Rangers held off the attentions of a spirited KL City side in the final game of matchday 1 as they moved back level with JDT in the MPFL table

1 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
match report:JDT 15-1 PFA Odin
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match report:JDT 15-1 PFA Odin

JDT picked up another big win to close the gap on leaders Selangor as they hit double figures for the third time this season.

1 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
match report :terengganu 3-11 selangor
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match report :terengganu 3-11 selangor

Selangor's dominance of the MPFL continued with a convincing win over Terengganu, their 12th in a row, and they registered their 100th goal of the season.

1 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Match Report: Wipers 1-1 ATM
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Match Report: Wipers 1-1 ATM

Wipers finally picked up their first MPFL point of the season as they managed to frustrate ATM in the opening game of Circuit 7 in Pahang.

1 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Pahang Rangers v KL City
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Pahang Rangers v KL City

Pahang Rangers will be cheered on by a big crowd as they look to make it four wins out of five; they take on a KL City side looking to bounce back from their defeat to JDT.

30 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Preview: JDT v PFA Odin Sarawak
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Preview: JDT v PFA Odin Sarawak

JDT go in search of a fifth win in a row against a PFA Odin side who picked up four points in Circuit 6

30 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Preview: Wipers v ATM
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Preview: Wipers v ATM

Wipers, still without a win this season, take on an ATM side looking to end their four-match winless run.

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Preview - Terengganu v Selangor
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Preview - Terengganu v Selangor

Terengganu will set out to try and do what no side has done so far in the MPFL: take points off Selangor who still have a 100% record.

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The Four Second Rule: How Futsal's Most Distinctive Law Changes Everything About Goalkeeping
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The Four Second Rule: How Futsal's Most Distinctive Law Changes Everything About Goalkeeping

Of all the laws that separate futsal from its outdoor cousin, none shapes the sport quite like the four second rule.

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The Breakout Names of MPFL 2026
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The Breakout Names of MPFL 2026

Who are the names that have stood out over the first six circuits in the 2026 MPFL?

28 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
From SUKMA to the MPFL: The Tournament Pathway Every Young Malaysian Futsal Player Walks
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From SUKMA to the MPFL: The Tournament Pathway Every Young Malaysian Futsal Player Walks

Long before a player pulls on a shirt in the Malaysia Premier Futsal League, most have already walked a well-worn route through Malaysian school sport, and it rarely begins anywhere near a professional pitch.

27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Set Plays, Pressed Defences and the 1-2-1 Formation: A Beginner's Guide to Reading a Futsal Match
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Set Plays, Pressed Defences and the 1-2-1 Formation: A Beginner's Guide to Reading a Futsal Match

It may look complicated but if you break it down futsal tactics do make sense

26 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The Rules Football Borrowed From Futsal, and the Ones It Never Will
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The Rules Football Borrowed From Futsal, and the Ones It Never Will

Some aspects of futsal are already being applied to the 11-a-side game, but there are some that just won't work.

23 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Eloy Alonso - Making His Mark in the MPFL
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Eloy Alonso - Making His Mark in the MPFL

The Spanish Coach at Pahang: Inside Eloy Alonso's Method at Pahang Rangers

23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The Road from School Courts to the MPFL: Sarawak's Growing Futsal Pipeline
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The Road from School Courts to the MPFL: Sarawak's Growing Futsal Pipeline

Sarawak's futsal history helping young talent find its way to the MPFL

21 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Jerry Dinesh Part 3 - The National Team
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Jerry Dinesh Part 3 - The National Team

In the final part of the interview, Jerry Dinesh gives his frank assessment of what's holding the national team back, before reflecting on why, after years of setbacks, he's more optimistic about Malaysian futsal's future than ever.

21 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
MPFL passes 22 million views in its first 60 days
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MPFL passes 22 million views in its first 60 days

Launched from a standing start, the Malaysia Premier Futsal League has drawn more than 22 million video views and built an audience of around 14,000 followers in its first 60 days.

20 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Match Report Selangor 5-2 Pahang Rangers
Match Report

Match Report Selangor 5-2 Pahang Rangers

Marlon's hat-trick underlined his status as the league's leading scorer as Selangor came from behind to beat Pahang Rangers 5-2 and stay unbeaten at the top of the MPFL table.

19 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Selangor 14-0 USM
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Selangor 14-0 USM

Selangor were in fine form again as they extended their 100% record to eleven games after putting fourteen without reply past USM, who slipped to their biggest defeat of the season.

19 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Circuit 6 Round-up
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Circuit 6 Round-up

Selangor extended their 100% record at the top after a great weekend of action in Shah Alam. Wipers remain rooted to the foot of the table after losing both games.

19 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Pahang Rangers 6-4 Terengganu
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Pahang Rangers 6-4 Terengganu

Pahang Rangers held off the challenge of a spirited Terengganu to get back to winning ways and go level on points with JDT.

19 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
PFA Odin 5-1 Wipers
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PFA Odin 5-1 Wipers

PFA Odin Sarawak had to be patient against a stubborn Wipers but picked up a second win of the season to move above USM in the MPFL table.

19 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Match Report KL City 1-8 Johor Darul Ta'zim
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Match Report KL City 1-8 Johor Darul Ta'zim

Man of the match Andresito struck twice as two-time champions Johor Darul Ta'zim swept KL City aside to keep pace with runaway leaders Selangor.

19 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
match preview - pfa odin v wipers
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match preview - pfa odin v wipers

The bottom two meet in the second game of Matchday 2, Wipers are still looking for their first point while PFA Odin conceded a late equiliser against ATM on Matchday 1

19 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
selangor V usm
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selangor V usm

Selangor's 100% record remains intact as they continue to go in search of the MPFL title, while USM have lost their last two matches

19 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
pahang rangers V Terengganu
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pahang rangers V Terengganu

Pahang know that a win is essential to try and close the gap on leaders Selangor, while Terengganu look to make it three wins in a row.

19 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
match preview - KL City V JDT
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match preview - KL City V JDT

KL City are again up first on Matchday 2 as they take on the two time defending champions JDT who play their only game of Circuit 6

18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
match report - selangor 5-2 pahang rangers
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match report - selangor 5-2 pahang rangers

A real battle between first and third in Shah Alam and it was Edgar Baldasso's side that kept up their 100% record and extended their lead at the top of the table.

18 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - terengganu 5-2 wipers
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match report - terengganu 5-2 wipers

Wipers stay rooted to the foot of the table after another defeat, but they did frustrate Terengganu for long periods particularly in the second half.

18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
match report - pfa odin 1-1 atm
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match report - pfa odin 1-1 atm

PFA Odin looked to be heading for just a second win of the season, but ATM equilised with seconds to go to rescue a point.

18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
match report - usm 4-5 kl City
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match report - usm 4-5 kl City

KL City came from behind to beat USM in the opening game of Matchday 6 in Shah Alam

18 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
selangor v pahang rangers
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selangor v pahang rangers

There will be another big crowd in Shah Alam for the standout circuit 6 fixture as the top two go head to head with hosts Selangor looking to extend their unbeaten record

17 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
terengganu v wipers
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terengganu v wipers

Wipers, still without a win this season, take on Terengganu, who will be looking to close the gap on KL City

17 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Match preview - pfa odin V atm
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Match preview - pfa odin V atm

PFA Odin face ATM on Saturday in a meeting of two sides still searching for consistency in the bottom half of the table.

16 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Match Preview - USM V KL City
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Match Preview - USM V KL City

USM and KL City get Circuit 6 underway in Shah Alam on Saturday morning. USM lost to JDT in their final match of Circuit 5, while KL City beat PFA Odin

16 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
the foreign coaches bring a new found flair to the mpfl
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the foreign coaches bring a new found flair to the mpfl

Brazil Spain and Portugal, the philosophies shaping every coach in the MPFL

15 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
USM - a supply line for the national team
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USM - a supply line for the national team

USM's Two National Team Players: How a University Club Became a Talent Factory

15 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Wipers - a long term investment in malaysian futsal
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Wipers - a long term investment in malaysian futsal

Wipers have made their MPFL debut this season, here manager Kevin Yee and head coach Mohd Ruzaley Abdul Aziz explain the teams vision and aims for the future

14 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Interview - jerry dinesh part 2
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Interview - jerry dinesh part 2

In part two, KL City coach Jerry Dinesh talks broadcast growth, grassroots development, and what more can be done to bring young players and fans into the game.

14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
what football can still learn from futsal
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what football can still learn from futsal

Why Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo all started on the small court before stepping up to 11-a-side

13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Circuit 5 Round-up
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Circuit 5 Round-up

The top three all kept up their momentum, Selangor kept up their 100% record, JDT won both their games while Pahang Rangers also kept alive their title chase.

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - selangor 9-1 wipers
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match report - selangor 9-1 wipers

Selangor eased past bottom side Wipers in the final match of Circuit 5 to go five points clear at the top of the MPFL table. Wipers stay rooted to the bottom after a ninth straight defeat.

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - KL City 7-2 pfa odin
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match report - KL City 7-2 pfa odin

KL City bounced back from their defeat by Selangor on matchday one with a commanding performance against PFA Odin, who have now lost their last four in a row

12 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - USM 2-5 Johor darul ta'zim
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match report - USM 2-5 Johor darul ta'zim

Back to back wins across the circuit for JDT, but a spirited USM made life difficult for the two-time defending champions.

12 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - pahang rangers 6-1 ATM
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match report - pahang rangers 6-1 ATM

A comprehensive win for Pahang Rangers over ATM as Felipe De Souza and Rodrigo Da Silva were the starts of the show, both scoring hat-tricks.

12 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
match preview - selangor v wipers
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match preview - selangor v wipers

Top meets bottom on match day two as Selangor with a 100% record take on Wipers who have yet to pick-up a point this season

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match preview - KL City V PFA Odin
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match preview - KL City V PFA Odin

KL City and PFA Odin in a repeat of their opening match of the season which turned into a hard fought 2-2 draw.

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Match report - selangor 7-2 KL City
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Match report - selangor 7-2 KL City

Selangor made it eight wins in a row to stay five points clear at the top of the table with a comfprtable win over KL City.

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match preview - usm v jdt
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match preview - usm v jdt

USM staged a brilliant comeback to beat PFA Odin on matchday 1, can they prevent high scoring JDT making it back to back wins in Circuit 5

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - pfa odin 3-4 usm
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match report - pfa odin 3-4 usm

USM staged a brilliant second half comeback to secure their second win of the season and swap places with opponents PFA Odin in the MPFL table

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match preview - pahang rangers v atm
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match preview - pahang rangers v atm

Pahang Rangers and ATM open up proceedings on matchday two. Eloy Alonso's side are looking to keep pace with the leaders, while ATM look to avoid a third defeat in a row.

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Match report - wipers 0-17 johor darul ta'zim
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Match report - wipers 0-17 johor darul ta'zim

The two-time defending champions inflicted a heavy defeat on newcomers Wipers despite missing their two foreign players.

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
match report - terengganu 5-3 atm futsal
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match report - terengganu 5-3 atm futsal

Terengganu picked up their third win of the season with another Alif Mat Amin inspired performance against ATM Futsal who slipped to back to back defeats for the second time this season.

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Jerry Dinesh, Part One: assessing KL City’s season so far
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Jerry Dinesh, Part One: assessing KL City’s season so far

In the first of a three-part interview, KL City head coach Jerry Dinesh reflects on a difficult opening to the MPFL 2026 season, the club's squad depth, and the progress of his foreign signings and homegrown players.

10 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
The Carnival Format: how two games in two days is reshaping squad management in the MPFL
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The Carnival Format: how two games in two days is reshaping squad management in the MPFL

The MPFL's move to a centralised double-header format was meant to cut travel and costs. Its unintended consequence has become the defining tactical problem of the season: squad depth.

10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Selangor v KL City: the leaders host their sternest recent test in Shah Alam
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Selangor v KL City: the leaders host their sternest recent test in Shah Alam

Selangor's perfect start meets Jerry Dinesh's in-form KL City in the marquee tie of the day, unbeaten leaders against the league's form side in front of a packed Shah Alam.

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Muhammad Bukhari completes move to JDT
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Muhammad Bukhari completes move to JDT

JDT have strengthened their ranks with the signing of talented pivot Muhammad Bukhari from ATM Futsal

9 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
PFA Odin v USM: a six-pointer as USM bring rare momentum to the lower reaches
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PFA Odin v USM: a six-pointer as USM bring rare momentum to the lower reaches

Two of the MPFL's struggling sides meet in contrasting moods, PFA Odin winless in four of five while USM arrive off an 8-0 win that ended six straight defeats.

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Wipers v JDT: still-winless Wipers face a daunting visit from third-placed JDT
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Wipers v JDT: still-winless Wipers face a daunting visit from third-placed JDT

Bottom side Wipers, the division's only winless team, host a JDT side that has lost just once all season and arrives on the back of an 8-3 win over ATM.

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Terengganu v ATM: mid-table points on the line as Circuit 5 begins
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Terengganu v ATM: mid-table points on the line as Circuit 5 begins

Terengganu and ATM meet for the first time this season, three points apart in the bottom half, in a Circuit 5 opener that could prove pivotal for both.

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Shamsuri Saleh: ATM's Veteran Anchor Is Still Setting the Standard
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Shamsuri Saleh: ATM's Veteran Anchor Is Still Setting the Standard

The only outfield player over 30 in the 2026 squad, and still one of the division's most consistent. Shamsuri Saleh backs his experience with goals when ATM need them most.

8 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Rodrigo Da Silva: Pahang Rangers' New Brazilian Weapon Is Already Delivering
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Rodrigo Da Silva: Pahang Rangers' New Brazilian Weapon Is Already Delivering

Thirteen goals, three MVP awards and a partnership with Felipe De Souza that has produced more than half of Pahang Rangers' goals. Rodriguinho has justified every expectation.

8 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Closing the Gap: What Malaysia Futsal Must Do to Reach the Next Level
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Closing the Gap: What Malaysia Futsal Must Do to Reach the Next Level

Thirty years since Malaysia's only World Cup appearance, and another group-stage exit in 2026. The talent pipeline is producing, but the national programme needs continuity to close the gap.

7 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Mahadir Harahap: The Homegrown Star Who Followed His Ambition to JDT
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Mahadir Harahap: The Homegrown Star Who Followed His Ambition to JDT

A transfer saga, a title medal at Pahang Rangers, and now seven goals in seven games for the champions. Mahadir Harahap's ambition has been well-placed at every turn.

7 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Muhammad Ekmal: JDT's Pivot Returns from Injury to Claim His Place in a Title-Chasing Squad
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Muhammad Ekmal: JDT's Pivot Returns from Injury to Claim His Place in a Title-Chasing Squad

Back from injury, into the national squad, and now a fixture in JDT's title charge. Muhammad Ekmal's 2026 has been a story of patience repaid.

6 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Syed Shahrul Niezam: Terengganu's Captain and Malaysia's Most Trusted Universal Player
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Syed Shahrul Niezam: Terengganu's Captain and Malaysia's Most Trusted Universal Player

One of just two players retained across two national coaching regimes, and named captain for the ASEAN Championship. Syed Shahrul Niezam is the constant Malaysia keeps reaching for.

6 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Bare Hands and Quick Thinking: The Futsal Goalkeeper's Art
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Bare Hands and Quick Thinking: The Futsal Goalkeeper's Art

No gloves, a smaller goal and a ball that barely bounces. The futsal goalkeeper is not a shrunken version of his football cousin, but a different player entirely, starting with bare hands.

5 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Felipe De Souza: Pahang Rangers' Pivot Is the Most Dangerous Player in the MPFL
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Felipe De Souza: Pahang Rangers' Pivot Is the Most Dangerous Player in the MPFL

Sixteen goals in eight games, two goals per match exactly, and two six-goal hauls. On the 2026 numbers, no pivot in the MPFL is harder to stop than Felipe De Souza.

5 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
How FIFA Is Using Data to Redefine the Way the World Watches Futsal
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How FIFA Is Using Data to Redefine the Way the World Watches Futsal

A 2-1 final that the numbers say was anything but close. FIFA's new match-by-match data project is changing how futsal is coached, scouted and understood, and one familiar MPFL name is in the figures.

4 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Asyraff Zakaris: From Division Two's Golden Boot to the MPFL's Top Flight
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Asyraff Zakaris: From Division Two's Golden Boot to the MPFL's Top Flight

Sixteen goals and a Golden Boot at twenty, then the steep climb into Division 1. For the young Kuching forward, the hardest lessons are only just beginning.

4 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Evandro Borges: Selangor's Brazilian Weapon at the Heart of an Unbeaten Season
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Evandro Borges: Selangor's Brazilian Weapon at the Heart of an Unbeaten Season

Twenty-eight goals and twenty-five assists in his first season, nine more already in his second. Evandro Borges is the engine of the only unbeaten side in the MPFL.

3 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Muhammad Danial: USM's National Team Winger Is Making the Step Up Count
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Muhammad Danial: USM's National Team Winger Is Making the Step Up Count

A national call-up for the ASEAN Championship and the driving force behind USM's first win of the season. Muhammad Danial is proving the top flight holds no fear for him.

3 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Dinesh Kumar: KL City's Reliable Finisher Making His Mark in the 2026 MPFL
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Dinesh Kumar: KL City's Reliable Finisher Making His Mark in the 2026 MPFL

No hat-trick headlines every week, just goals at the right moments. KL City's number seven has been the quiet constant behind a side climbing towards mid-table.

2 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The Flying Goalkeeper: Futsal's Most Daring Tactical Weapon
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The Flying Goalkeeper: Futsal's Most Daring Tactical Weapon

Abandon the goal, create a five-on-four, and gamble everything on the overload. The flying goalkeeper is futsal's boldest play, and the data says it works far less often than you would think.

2 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Andresito: The Spanish Master Lighting Up JDT's Title Charge
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Andresito: The Spanish Master Lighting Up JDT's Title Charge

Nine goals in seven games, joint top of JDT's scoring charts, and a UEFA Futsal Championship medal in the cabinet. Andresito is everything Johor Darul Ta'zim signed him to be.

1 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Mid-Season Report: Wipers
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Mid-Season Report: Wipers

No points and 61 goals conceded have made Wipers' debut MPFL 2026 season an education in the starkest sense. Yet a squad built mainly of U20 and U18 players has refused to stop competing, even when the scorelines have been painful.

1 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Mid-Season Report: USM FC
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Mid-Season Report: USM FC

It took seven matches, but USM finally got what their performances deserved with a comprehensive 8-0 win over Wipers. The progression across the season is real, even if the results table does not fully show it.

30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Muhammad Bukhari bin Samsudin, a Shining Light on ATM's Season
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Muhammad Bukhari bin Samsudin, a Shining Light on ATM's Season

Two late penalties against KL City announced Muhammad Bukhari bin Samsudin to the wider MPFL audience. Nine goals in eight matches and three MVP awards have made him one of ATM's most decorated Malaysian players.

29 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Mid-Season Report: PFA Odin Sarawak
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Mid-Season Report: PFA Odin Sarawak

PFA Odin Sarawak are the league's wildcard, the only club from Borneo and capable of troubling anyone on their day. Five points from seven matches tell only part of a season that has grown harder since May.

29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
JDT's Muhammad Norakmal bin Norizal, Settling into Life Well at His New Club
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JDT's Muhammad Norakmal bin Norizal, Settling into Life Well at His New Club

When Johor Darul Ta'zim signed Muhammad Norakmal bin Norizal from Pahang Rangers, they recruited a 23-year-old already shaped by rapid rises at club and international level. Four goals in seven matches show a player settling into life at the defending champions.

28 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Mid-Season Report: Terengganu
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Mid-Season Report: Terengganu

Terengganu came into 2026 with something to prove, and in Alif Mat Amin they have a match-winner who has kept them competitive. With eight points from seven games, the next five circuits are a chance to build something more substantial.

28 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
The Engine Room: Understanding the Pivot in Futsal
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The Engine Room: Understanding the Pivot in Futsal

Ask any futsal coach to name the most important player on the court and the answer is almost always the same: the pivot. It is the tactical heart of the game, and in the MPFL 2026 it has been one of the season's defining stories.

27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Mid-Season Report: ATM
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Mid-Season Report: ATM

ATM have shown more character than their fifth place suggests, from a thrilling 5-5 fightback against KL City to a complete 6-0 win over Wipers. With five circuits left, a best-ever MPFL finish is within reach.

27 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Mid-Season Report: Kuala Lumpur City
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Mid-Season Report: Kuala Lumpur City

KL City have been the great inconsistents of the 2026 season, capable of brilliant moments but unable to string enough of them together. With five circuits to play, the top three remain within reach.

26 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
After Taking a Few Games to Settle, KL City's Daniel Almeida is Finding his Feet in the MPFL
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After Taking a Few Games to Settle, KL City's Daniel Almeida is Finding his Feet in the MPFL

Two back-to-back MVP awards, a decisive goal against USM and a display that dismantled Terengganu's comeback. Daniel Almeida left Circuit 4 as arguably the form foreign import in the MPFL outside the Selangor and Pahang front lines.

26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Mid-Season Report: Johor Darul Ta'zim
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Mid-Season Report: Johor Darul Ta'zim

Back-to-back champions and the most dominant side in the MPFL's short history, Johor Darul Ta'zim have slipped to third in 2026. They should not be written off.

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Closing the Gap: What the MPFL's Smaller Clubs Must Do to Challenge the Big Three
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Closing the Gap: What the MPFL's Smaller Clubs Must Do to Challenge the Big Three

Four circuits into the 2026 season, the shape of the MPFL is clear, and the gap between the big three and everyone else is structural, not just a matter of points. Closing it will take a plan.

25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Mid-Season Report: Pahang Rangers
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Mid-Season Report: Pahang Rangers

No team surprised the opening circuits more than Pahang Rangers, who won five of their first six and looked every inch a title challenger before Selangor brought them back to earth.

24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Pahang Rangers Captain Akmarulnizam bin Mohd Idris Leading by Example
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Pahang Rangers Captain Akmarulnizam bin Mohd Idris Leading by Example

A fixo, a captain and the defensive backbone of Pahang Rangers' rise, Akmarulnizam Idris is the senior figure who delivers when the occasion demands it.

24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Syahir Iqbal Khan Akbar Khan Making a Massive Contribution to Selangor's Perfect Start
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Syahir Iqbal Khan Akbar Khan Making a Massive Contribution to Selangor's Perfect Start

Twenty years old and only four seasons into professional futsal, Syahir Iqbal Khan Akbar Khan has become the outstanding Malaysian in the MPFL and the player who decides the big matches for Selangor.

23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Mid-Season Report: Selangor FC
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Mid-Season Report: Selangor FC

Seven matches, seven wins, fifty-four goals. Selangor have looked better with every circuit, and the rest of the MPFL is still searching for an answer.

23 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
ATM 3-8 JDT
Match Report

ATM 3-8 JDT

JDT bounced back from last week's first defeat of the season, to Selangor, with a big win over ATM. Despite missing Bruno Taffy through injury, the defending champions proved too strong for opponents who lost for the first time in five games.

21 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
USM 8-0 Wipers
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USM 8-0 Wipers

USM finally picked up their first points of the season with a comprehensive win over bottom side Wipers, who have now lost all seven games. The young Wipers side found USM too strong as Yuzmuhaimizee Yaacob's side also kept their first clean sheet of the season.

21 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Terengganu 2-5 KL City
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Terengganu 2-5 KL City

KL City recorded back to back wins for the first time this season to go above ATM into third place in the table. It was neck and neck until the final few minutes when KL City took control to record a 5-2 win, with Terengganu leaving themselves exposed as they employed the powerplay in a bid to get back into the match.

21 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Pahang Rangers 5-2 PFA Odin Sarawak
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Pahang Rangers 5-2 PFA Odin Sarawak

Pahang got back to winning ways after Saturday's defeat to Selangor, seeing off a spirited PFA Odin side on Matchday 2. They were not as convincing as in some of their other games but they got the job done to close the gap on the leaders to two points.

21 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Wipers 1-9 Terengganu
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Wipers 1-9 Terengganu

Terengganu hit bottom side Wipers for nine, Alif Mat Amin completing his second hat-trick of the season in a 9-1 win that lifted them above KL City.

20 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
ATM 5-1 PFA Odin Sarawak
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ATM 5-1 PFA Odin Sarawak

ATM moved back into fourth spot with a comprehensive 5-1 win over PFA Odin, three points behind Johor Darul Ta'zim, who they play on Matchday 2. The win also stretched ATM's unbeaten run to four games.

20 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
KL City 3-2 USM
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KL City 3-2 USM

KL City held off a spirited USM to win 3-2 and climb to fourth, Daniel Almeida getting the decisive goal and keeper Arif Alias saving a second penalty as USM's late fightback fell just short.

20 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Pahang Rangers 3-5 Selangor
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Pahang Rangers 3-5 Selangor

Selangor stunned Circuit 4 hosts Pahang Rangers with a hard-fought victory to extend their 100% record and inflict a first defeat of the season on Eloy Alonso's side. Edgar Baldasso's side now have a five-point lead at the top of the table.

20 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Preview: Wipers v Terengganu
Preview

Preview: Wipers v Terengganu

Circuit 4 gets under way in Kuantan as Wipers, still without a point, open the weekend against a Terengganu side chasing a second win of the season.

19 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Preview: Kuala Lumpur City v USM
Preview

Preview: Kuala Lumpur City v USM

Kuala Lumpur City take on USM hoping to bounce back from a 5-5 draw with ATM that slipped through their fingers, against a USM side still chasing their first points.

19 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Preview: Pahang Rangers v Selangor
Preview

Preview: Pahang Rangers v Selangor

The top two collide to close Matchday 1, as Selangor's perfect record and league top scorer Marlon meet unbeaten hosts Pahang Rangers and their prolific Brazilian pair.

19 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Preview: ATM v PFA Odin Sarawak
Preview

Preview: ATM v PFA Odin Sarawak

ATM and PFA Odin Sarawak meet in a mid table battle, the in-form hosts on a three match unbeaten run against a PFA side fresh from a battling draw with Terengganu.

19 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Where to Buy Tickets for MPFL Circuit 4
Tickets

Where to Buy Tickets for MPFL Circuit 4

Circuit 4 hits Kuantan on 20 and 21 June. Here is where and how to buy your tickets through Tickethotline, the official MPFL ticketing partner.

17 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
The Brazilian Blueprint: How World-Class Imports Can Power the MPFL's Rise
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The Brazilian Blueprint: How World-Class Imports Can Power the MPFL's Rise

Every growing league needs a signing that makes people look twice. The MPFL found one in Marlon, a 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup winner now leading the scoring charts for Selangor, and his arrival points to how Brazilian imports can drive the league forward.

16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Terengganu 2-2 PFA Odin Sarawak
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Terengganu 2-2 PFA Odin Sarawak

Terengganu and PFA Odin Sarawak shared the points in an even contest, the side from Sarawak fighting back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw.

14 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Selangor FC 5-3 Johor Darul Ta'zim
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Selangor FC 5-3 Johor Darul Ta'zim

In the standout fixture of the weekend, Selangor preserved their perfect record with a 5-3 victory over two-time champions Johor Darul Ta'zim, Evandro scoring a hat-trick to settle a top-of-the-table meeting.

14 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Kuala Lumpur City 5-5 ATM
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Kuala Lumpur City 5-5 ATM

KL City and ATM served up the game of the round, a ten-goal thriller that finished 5-5 after KL City had let slip a commanding four-goal half-time lead.

14 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Pahang Rangers 7-1 USM FC
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Pahang Rangers 7-1 USM FC

Pahang Rangers kept pace at the top of the table with a 7-1 win over a battling USM, Brazilian winger Rodriguinho helping himself to a hat-trick on a comfortable evening for Eloy Alonso's side.

14 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Selangor's Statement: Six Wins and One Clear Message
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Selangor's Statement: Six Wins and One Clear Message

Some title charges announce themselves quietly. Selangor have chosen the opposite approach, opening the 2026 season with six wins from six and a mountain of goals.

14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Selangor FC 7-0 Terengganu
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Selangor FC 7-0 Terengganu

Having been overtaken at the top by Pahang earlier in the day, Selangor set about extending their 100% record against Terengganu in front of their home crowd.

13 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
ATM 6-0 Wipers
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ATM 6-0 Wipers

ATM took on Wipers in the opening match of Circuit Three in Selangor, with Wipers looking to pick up their first point of the MPFL season.

13 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Kuala Lumpur City 1-6 Pahang Rangers
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Kuala Lumpur City 1-6 Pahang Rangers

Pahang Rangers took on KL City on Matchday One of Circuit Three, knowing a win would take them top of the MPFL table for a few hours at least.

13 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Evandro Borges: The Brazilian Flair on Selangor's Flank
Feature

Evandro Borges: The Brazilian Flair on Selangor's Flank

While Marlon takes the headlines, Evandro Borges has quietly become one of Selangor's most dangerous attackers, scoring and creating in equal measure.

13 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
PFA Odin Sarawak 1-10 Johor Darul Ta'zim
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PFA Odin Sarawak 1-10 Johor Darul Ta'zim

The final match of Circuit Three Matchday One saw JDT up against PFA Odin, and the defending champions wasted no time in showing their firepower in front of goal. They took the lead in the first minute through Mahadir Harahap, and quickly added a second as Awalludin Nawi set up a simple chance for Andresito. Minutes later PFA gave the ball away and Awalludin got himself on the scoresheet to make it three.

13 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Preview: Selangor v Terengganu
Preview

Preview: Selangor v Terengganu

Selangor will look to keep up their 100% record when they take on Terengganu in front of their home crowd on Saturday.

12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Preview: ATM v Wipers
Preview

Preview: ATM v Wipers

The 2026 MPFL season is back with Circuit three this weekend, we've moved to Selangor for the next round of matches.

12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Almeida Takes the JDT Reins in Pursuit of a Third Crown
Feature

Almeida Takes the JDT Reins in Pursuit of a Third Crown

The appointment of Joao Almeida as JDT futsal head coach marks a new chapter in the history of the 2024 and 2025 MPFL champions.

12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Eloy Alonso: The Spaniard Out to Break the Big Two
Feature

Eloy Alonso: The Spaniard Out to Break the Big Two

The appointment of Spaniard Eloy Alonso as coach marks the start of a new era for Pahang Rangers FC.

12 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Preview: Kuala Lumpur City v Pahang Rangers
Preview

Preview: Kuala Lumpur City v Pahang Rangers

Pahang Rangers will look to keep up their good form and go back to the top of the MPFL table even for a few hours when they take on KL City on Matchday 1.

12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Preview: PFA Odin Sarawak v Johor Darul Ta'zim
Preview

Preview: PFA Odin Sarawak v Johor Darul Ta'zim

The final match on Matchday One sees PFA Odin trying to halt the JDT steamroller as Mohd Faizal Bin Zamri's side go in search of a second win of the season.

12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
The Brazilian Double Act Powering Pahang Rangers
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The Brazilian Double Act Powering Pahang Rangers

Felipe De Souza and Rodriguinho have given Pahang Rangers a fearsome attacking partnership, and their goals have driven Eloy Alonso's side up the table.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read
Bruno Taffy: A Champion's Pedigree Anchoring Johor
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Bruno Taffy: A Champion's Pedigree Anchoring Johor

A Brazilian pivot with a UEFA Futsal Champions League title and a reputation built in Spain, Bruno Taffy gives Johor Darul Ta'zim a focal point of real class.

26 May 2026 · 3 min read
World-Cup Class: Marlon Brings Global Pedigree to Selangor
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World-Cup Class: Marlon Brings Global Pedigree to Selangor

Selangor futsal player Marlon Oliveira Araujo has brought a touch of global class to Malaysian futsal, arriving with a reputation built in Brazil and Europe. The Brazilian defender, born on 28 December 1987, is a high-profile signing for Selangor and a 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup winner.

25 May 2026 · 2 min read
Terengganu 0-7 Pahang Rangers
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Terengganu 0-7 Pahang Rangers

Having lost to JDT on Saturday, Terengganu looked to bounce back as they played Pahang Rangers on Circuit Two Matchday Two.

24 May 2026 · 1 min read
Johor Darul Ta'zim 8-0 Kuala Lumpur City
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Johor Darul Ta'zim 8-0 Kuala Lumpur City

Having dropped points a week ago against Pahang, JDT came into Circuit Two Matchday Two keen to make amends, and after a 5-3 win over Terengganu on Saturday, they took on KL City on Sunday.

24 May 2026 · 1 min read
USM FC 2-6 Selangor FC
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USM FC 2-6 Selangor FC

A tough task in the first match of the day in Johor, as USM took on Selangor, who had a 100% record after the first three matchdays and had scored an impressive 32 goals in those games.

24 May 2026 · 1 min read
Wipers 4-7 PFA Odin Sarawak
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Wipers 4-7 PFA Odin Sarawak

A much more evenly matched contest was expected when Wipers, who had conceded 37 goals in their first three games, took on PFA Odin Sarawak on Matchday Two of Circuit Two in Johor.

24 May 2026 · 1 min read
Leading From the Front: Shamsuri Saleh's Hat-Trick Lifts ATM
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Leading From the Front: Shamsuri Saleh's Hat-Trick Lifts ATM

ATM captain Shamsuri Saleh produced a hat-trick to drive his side to a first win of the season, a captain's performance in every sense.

24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Pahang Rangers 19-2 Wipers
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Pahang Rangers 19-2 Wipers

Pahang Rangers, fresh off the back of their dramatic comeback against JDT last week, went goal crazy against a young Wipers side on Circuit Two, Matchday One.

23 May 2026 · 1 min read
USM FC 3-5 ATM
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USM FC 3-5 ATM

ATM recorded their first win of the new Malaysia Premier Futsal League season, with a 5-3 victory over USM FC in the opening match of Circuit Two, Matchday One.

23 May 2026 · 1 min read
PFA Odin Sarawak 1-9 Selangor FC
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PFA Odin Sarawak 1-9 Selangor FC

Selangor made a real statement of intent at the start of the 2026 MPFL season. They had to be patient against PFA Odin Sarawak, but eventually found their scoring touch to secure a 9-1 win.

23 May 2026 · 1 min read
Johor Darul Ta'zim 5-3 Terengganu
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Johor Darul Ta'zim 5-3 Terengganu

JDT took to the court in their first match of Circuit Two against Terengganu, who came into the match on the back of a narrow 5-4 win against USM last Sunday.

23 May 2026 · 1 min read
The Circuit Model: Why Centralised Weekends Suit the MPFL
✱ Opinion

The Circuit Model: Why Centralised Weekends Suit the MPFL

By gathering its matches into centralised weekends at rotating host venues, the MPFL has given the 2026 season a rhythm and a sense of occasion that the league should embrace.

20 May 2026 · 3 min read
Wipers' First Steps: A New Name Building for the Future
Feature

Wipers' First Steps: A New Name Building for the Future

Representing the Federal Territories, Wipers are the newest name in Division 1. Their debut season is about development, experience and laying foundations for what comes next.

19 May 2026 · 3 min read
Alif Mat Amin: Terengganu's 'Messi of Futsal'
Feature

Alif Mat Amin: Terengganu's 'Messi of Futsal'

Terengganu had Muhamad Alif to thank for their good start against USM in their opening MPFL match of the season.

18 May 2026 · 1 min read
Three All: JDT and Pahang Light Up the Opening Weekend
Feature

Three All: JDT and Pahang Light Up the Opening Weekend

Johor Darul Ta'zim led Pahang Rangers 3-0 at the break, only for the visitors to storm back and seal a 3-3 draw that lit up the first weekend of the season.

18 May 2026 · 3 min read
Kuala Lumpur City 5-0 Wipers
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Kuala Lumpur City 5-0 Wipers

After a draw in their opening match against USM on Saturday, KL City picked up their first three points of the season with a 5-0 win over Division 1 newcomers Wipers.

17 May 2026 · 1 min read
Selangor FC 9-2 ATM
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Selangor FC 9-2 ATM

Selangor took on ATM on Matchday Two in Johor and again proved too strong for the division one newcomers as they produced another Marlon inspired performance in a 9-2 win.

17 May 2026 · 2 min read
USM FC 4-5 Terengganu
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USM FC 4-5 Terengganu

USM and Terengganu finished first and second in division two last season, and they battled out a terrific match on Matchday Two as Terengganu held on for a hard earned three points with a 5-4 win.

17 May 2026 · 1 min read
Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-3 Pahang Rangers
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Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-3 Pahang Rangers

JDT and Pahang Rangers, who finished first and third respectively in the last two seasons, produced a grandstand finish to Circuit One on Matchday Two with a 3-3 draw as the home team squandered a 3-0 half time lead.

17 May 2026 · 1 min read
ATM 1-6 Pahang Rangers
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ATM 1-6 Pahang Rangers

ATM and Pahang Rangers went head to head on the opening day of the new MPFL season in Johor, and it was Pahang, who finished third last season, that came away with the points after a brilliant second-half performance.

16 May 2026 · 1 min read
PFA Odin Sarawak 2-2 Kuala Lumpur City
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PFA Odin Sarawak 2-2 Kuala Lumpur City

The Malaysia Premier Futsal League got under way on Saturday, as PFA Odin and KL City kicked off the first of Circuit 1's four matches, the two sides sharing the points after a lively opener.

16 May 2026 · 1 min read
Wipers 0-13 Selangor FC
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Wipers 0-13 Selangor FC

Wipers' debut in the MPFL 2026 season ended in a heavy defeat as they faced last season's runners-up Selangor, with Brazilian World Cup winner Marlon stealing the show with five goals on his MPFL bow.

16 May 2026 · 1 min read
Johor Darul Ta'zim 9-1 USM FC
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Johor Darul Ta'zim 9-1 USM FC

Hosts and two-time defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim were last to take to the court on Matchday One as they played USM, and it was a straightforward victory for Joao Almeida's side in front of their own supporters.

16 May 2026 · 1 min read
Nine and Thriving: The Case for a Bigger MPFL
✱ Opinion

Nine and Thriving: The Case for a Bigger MPFL

Division 1 has grown to nine clubs for 2026, with new names, new regions and rising quality. The expansion is a sign of a league in good health.

15 May 2026 · 3 min read
Nine Clubs, Two Stages: The 2026 Season Explained
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Nine Clubs, Two Stages: The 2026 Season Explained

The Malaysia Premier Futsal League 2026 will use a simple two-stage format, with nine teams set to compete from 16 May to 31 October.

9 May 2026 · 1 min read
From Liga Futsal Kebangsaan to the MPFL: A Brief History
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From Liga Futsal Kebangsaan to the MPFL: A Brief History

The Malaysia Premier Futsal League started in 2004 as the national futsal league under the name Liga Futsal Kebangsaan. It was set up by the Football Association of Malaysia to organise club futsal in a proper league format and help the sport grow across the country.

8 May 2026 · 1 min read