KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor, the 33-time Malaysia Cup champions, have never considered withdrawing from the M-League.
It is a notion that has been widely discussed following allegations of dissatisfaction regarding the treatment the club received during their recent FA Cup semi-final match against Kuching City in Kuching.
Football Association of Selangor (FAS) deputy president Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar, a member of the Selangor FC board of directors, said these claims are merely rumours that have been blown out of proportion, creating the false impression that the club is seriously contemplating such a move.
Selangor FC is well aware that withdrawing from the league would carry significant implications, not only for the club itself but also for the entire local football ecosystem.
“I can tell you that all of this is just rumour. Naturally, when something is hyped up, it ends up appearing much bigger than it is.
“But I can state for a fact that withdrawing has never even crossed our minds. There are many long-term implications,” he said at the launch and draw ceremony for the 2026 FAS Selangor Champions League in Klang on Wednesday.
Shahril stated that all parties need to exercise greater maturity in handling such issues, avoiding statements or decisions that could hinder the development of the national football industry.
“We must be mature, we should not make statements or decisions that could negatively impact our football industry,” he added.
Speculation that Selangor might withdraw from the M-League emerged suddenly, following concerns regarding the treatment the Red Giants squad received during their FA Cup semi-final against Kuching City in Kuching.