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The national team left for Hanoi yesterday as they are scheduled to play Vietnam in a friendly match tomorrow before taking on Thailand in another friendly game in Chiang Mai on Nov 7. Malaysia coach K.Rajagobal admitted he already has his list of 22 players in mind but would still want the players to display their best during the two friendly matches before registering them for the AFF Suzuki Cup later this month. According to Indonesia FA's (PSSI) website, Sudan is expected to play Malaysia on Nov 17 . The team from Sudan will play Indonesia earlier (on Nov 14). Speaking about Indonesia, former Selangor hitman Bambang Pamungkas joined his team mates for their training session as he is expected to see some action in the tournament. He was quoted by Jakarta Globe as saying; "I came from my home to join the Indonesian national team training camp. As a professional, I hope that the Indonesian football dualism ends here. "No more two 'national teams...

UPDATE 2.19pm: "Both Safee (Sali) and I met Alex Soosay (AFC general secretary) earlier today and he was shocked with this whole episode. He assured us that AFC will send PSSI a letter to explain their actions. We then met FAM secretary general Azzudin Ahmad to again explain the situation and he agreed with our explanation. Safee is now free to join his team mates for training and he is expected to train this evening." - Safee Sali's manager Zack Rahim. --------  "We adhered to Fifa's rules and they have made a decision since last year but now the matter in Indonesia has hit the wall. Fifa, being the guardian body, has the authority to disband member associations...no one else does." Those were the words of FAM secretary general Azzudin Ahmad when met at the sidelines after Armed Forces edged LionsXII 5-4 in penalty kicks to book a berth to the Malaysia Cup final after both teams were tied at 1-1 (aggregate 2-2) at the Selayang Stadium last night....

UPDATE (Feb 4) : AFC held a Media get-together at Bangsar Shopping Centre yesterday. AFC gen sec Alex Soosay said; The player has signed a contract with the club and there are legal implications there. All the players, clubs and the national body are at a high risk of being suspended. Fifa will take very strong action and is liable to impose sanctions if the PSSI does not bring the rebel league under its control. Read more here . --------- The FA of Malaysia (FAM) have met Safee Sali numerous times. They have explained the situation enveloping the Indonesian FA (PSSI) and the Indonesian Super League (ISL). Nevertheless, Safee went on to sign another two-year deal with Pelita Jaya FC valued more than RM2 million - despite the possibility of him not being able to play for the country. Read FAM: It's his choice . A little bird told me that Safee could escape the mess nevertheless and still enjoy the big bucks. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are expected to meet the Media in B...

Safee Sali has decided to stay on with Pelita Jaya FC in the Indonesian Super League with a more than RM2 million deal over the next two years. But it could also mean he may not don the national jersey - if ISL and the Indonesian FA (PSSI) mess is not sorted out by end of March. A ban by Fifa could see Safee missing out from the AFF Cup hosted by Malaysia later this year. Malaysian won the 2010 edition. Read Big Bucks for Safee, Safee hits the jackpot , and Jutawan Safee . HD says: Tough call but Safee should know best.