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2024 Merdeka Tournament
The 2024 Merdeka Tournament () was the 43rd edition of the tournament organized by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The tournament took place on September 4–8, 2024 featuring four participants. The host nation, Malaysia emerged champion for the record 13th time after defeating Lebanon 1–0 in the final. Defending champions Tajikistan, were defeated by Lebanon in the semi-finals. Tajikistan however managed to salvage a podium finish by winning the third place match against the Philippines via a penalty shootout after regulation time. Participating nations Venue All matches will be played at the following venue. Knockout stage Semi-finals Third place Final Winners Goalscorers Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Merdeka Merdeka ''Merdeka'' ( Jawi: ; , ) is a term in Indonesian and Malay which means "independent" or " free". It is derived from the Sanskrit ''maharddhika'' (महर्द्धिक) meaning "rich, prosperous, and powe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Merdeka Tournament
The 2023 Merdeka Tournament was the 42nd edition of the Merdeka Tournament, tournament which was organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament, which featured three participants, took place between 13 and 17 October. Tajikistan national football team, Tajikistan emerged as the champion of the tournament for their first title after beating host Malaysia national football team, Malaysia 2–0 at the final. Participating nations The teams were announced by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in March 2023. The draw took place on 8 August 2023. However, Lebanon national football team, Lebanon later pulled out of the tournament due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round, 2026 World Cup qualifying draws putting them in the same 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round, group with Palestine national football team, Palestine, later replaced by Tajikistan national football team, Tajikistan. Due to the Gaza war, Palestine na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson Tabinas
Jefferson David Tabinas (; born August 7, 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a centre-back for Thai League 1 club Chonburi, on loan from Buriram United. Born in Japan, he plays for the Philippines national team. Club career Youth career Born in Japan, Jefferson spent his youth with Waseda and Toripletta, before studying at Toko Gakuen High School, for which he played and was named captain in his third high school year. Kawasaki Frontale After the high school tournament, Jefferson was signed by J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale for the 2017 season. Kawasaki Frontale won the 2017 and 2018 seasons of the J1 League, but Tabinas had no appearances for the team. Loan to Gifu In the 2019 season, he was loaned out to Gifu of the J2 League. He made his first J.League appearance in a match against Ehime on 7 April, where they lost 2–0. He made his Emperor's Cup debut when they entered in the second round on 3 July and were eliminated by Ventforet Kofu. Tab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoriq Alkatiri
Thoriq Munir Alkatiri (born 19 November 1988) is an Indonesian professional football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2014. Career Thoriq has refereed in the Indonesia Super League (now Liga 1) since 2013, being promoted to the FIFA international referee list in 2014. He officiated numerous matches in the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup, as a fourth official. In April 2019, he officiated his first 2019 AFC Cup match, the group stage tie between Al-Qadsia and Malkiya. He was appointed to referee three matches at 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa, the group stage clashes between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, Tahiti and New Caledonia, and bronze medal match between Papua New Guinea and Fiji Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands—of which about ... which Fiji won af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romel Morales
Romel Oswaldo Morales Ramírez (born 23 August 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club Johor Darul Ta'zim. Born in Colombia, he represents the Malaysia national team. Club career Morales started playing football at Churta-Millos football school in Bogotá. He then moved to River Plate at 14 years of age. Banfield In 2014, Morales moved to Argentinian club Banfield. He made his professional debut on 20 March 2016, replacing Walter Erviti in 1–1 draw against River Plate at the Más Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. PKNS After six years in Argentina, Morales decided to continue his career in Malaysia, where he signed with PKNS. He made his debut on 3 February 2018, in a 2–2 draw against Terengganu II. Melaka United On 12 November 2019, Melaka United announced the signing of Morales for the following 2020 Malaysia Super League season. Kuala Lumpur City Morales joined Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razlan Joffri Ali
Razla Joffri bin Ali (born 6 January 1985) is a Malaysian professional football referee. Razlan is a former football player who played as a right back for Sime Darby in 2011 and PKNS. Career On 4 November 2017, Razlan was selected as a referee for the 2017 Malaysia Cup Final in Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, between Kedah and Johor Darul Ta'zim Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the east and w .... References External links * Malaysian football referees Living people 1985 births {{Malaysia-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Rontini
Christian Mangaron Rontini (born 20 July 1999), also known as Yasir Ali, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Thai League 1 club Nongbua Pitchaya. Born in Italy, he represents the Philippines at international level. Personal life Rontini decided to convert to Islam on 5 September 2023 at the Al-Azhom Mosque, Tangerang. After converting to Islam, he changed his name to Yasir Ali. Strong support for his conversion to Islam came from Javlon Guseynov, a player from Uzbekistan when both of them played for Persita Tangerang. On 28 October 2023, Rontini married his girlfriend, Amanda Gonzales who is the daughter of former Indonesia national team player Cristian Gonzáles. He officially married Amanda in a wedding ceremony held at the Royal Ambarrukmo pavilion, Yogyakarta. Club career Youth Rontini is a former youth player of Floria 2000. Sangiovannese In 2018, Rontini joined Serie D/E club Sangiovannese on a one-year deal. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Monis
Alex James Weathers Monis (born March 20, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, Monis plays for the Philippines national team. Club career Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, Monis began his career with the Chicago Fire youth academy before joining Chicago United. He then returned to the Chicago Fire in 2018. Chicago Fire On March 11, 2020, Monis signed a homegrown player deal with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire. Forward Madison (loan) On July 24, 2020, Monis was loaned to USL League One club Forward Madison for the remainder of the 2020 season. He made his professional debut for the club a day later on July 25 against North Texas SC, coming on as a 74th minute in a 2–1 defeat. New England Revolution II Monis signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on January 8, 2024. International career USA youth On May 15, 2019, Monis made his United States debut for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Tabinas
Paul Bismarck Tabinas (; born 5 July 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for Croatian Prva NL club Vukovar 1991. Born in Japan, he plays for the Philippines national team. Club career Tabinas scored his first goal for Iwate Grulla Morioka in a 13–0 Emperor's Cup win over Oyama SC. International career As his parents are a Ghanaian father and a Filipino mother, Tabinas is eligible to represent Ghana or the Philippines at international level. Despite being born in Japan, he is not eligible to represent the Japanese international team due to Japanese local rule. Philippines In December 2022, he made his debut for the Philippines in a 1–0 friendly defeat against Vietnam. Personal life He is the younger brother of fellow professional footballer Jefferson Tabinas Jefferson David Tabinas (; born August 7, 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a centre-back for Thai League 1 club Chonburi, on loan from Buriram United. Born i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarvey Gayoso
Javier Augustine "Jarvey" Ocampo Gayoso (; born February 11, 1997) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Cambodian Premier League club Phnom Penh Crown and the Philippines national team. Early life and education Javier Gayoso, who is the son of professional basketball player Jayvee Gayoso, played basketball in his youth but eventually decided to focus on football, which he started playing at age 4. His mother introduced him to football in kindergarten and allowed him to participate in a football camp. His maternal grandfather Ed Ocampo and maternal uncle Alvin Ocampo were both footballers. Gayoso attended the Ateneo de Manila High School and is currently pursuing collegiate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University. Despite his decision to end his collegiate football stint in February 2020, he expressed intent to finish his studies. He planned to finish the first semester of that school year and take a leave of absence from Ateneo to concent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alisher Shukurov
Alisher Shukurov (, born 30 March 2002) is a Tajik professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Khujand and the Tajikistan national team. Career Club On 11 February 2024, Dinamo Tbilisi announced the signing of Shukurov to a two-year contract, with the option of a third, from Kuktosh Rudaki. On 10 July 2024, Vakhsh Bokhtar announced the singing of Shukurov on loan for the remainder of the year from Dinamo Tbilisi. On 14 March 2025, Tyumen announced the signing of Shukurov. International Shukurov made his senior team debut on 17 October 2023 against Malaysia. Shukurov was named as part of Tajikistans squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Career statistics Club International Honours International Tajikistan * Merdeka Tournament: 2023 Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuchekhr Safarov
Manuchekhr Firdavsiyevich Safarov (, ), born 31 May 2001) is a Tajikistani professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Uzbekistan Super League club Neftchi Fergana. Club career Khujand On 12 July 2019, Safarov signed for FK Khujand on loan from Futsal club Sipar Khujand. Lokomotiv Pamir On 1 August 2020, Safarov left Khujand to sign for Lokomotiv-Pamir. Istiklol On 29 March 2021, Safarov signed for FC Istiklol. Persepolis On 7 November 2021, Safarov left Istiklol with Vahdat Hanonov to sign for Iranian club Persepolis, on a contract until 30 June 2024. On 17 January 2022, Safarov made his debut in a 3–0 away win against Zob Ahan Esfahan. Lokomotiv Tashkent On 20 July 2022, Lokomotiv Tashkent announced the signing of Safarov. Neftchi Fergana On 8 December 2023, Neftchi Fergana announced the signing of Safarov to a two-year contract following the expiration of his Lokomotiv Tashkent contract. International career Safarov made his senior t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daler Sharipov
Captain Daler Murtazoyevich Sharipov ( Tajik: Далер Муртазоевич Шарипов) is a Tajik military conductor. He was the Senior Director of the Military Brass Band of the Commandant Regiment of the Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan from 2009 to 2012. He was born in Dushanbe, the capital of the Tajik SSR on 12 November 1984. He came from a family of a musicians. In 2007, he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory, and worked in positions in the Defense Ministry, becoming the deputy in 2008, and in 2009 was appointed the head of the Band of the Commandant Regiment of the Ministry of Defense. Education * Music School * Moscow Conservatory The Moscow Conservatory, also officially Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory () is a higher musical educational institution located in Moscow, Russia. It grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in musical performance and musical research. Th ... (2002-2007) References Tajikistani military personnel 1984 births Taj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |