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Kim Pan Gon

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Every sports fan in Malaysia shares a common sentiment: whenever our football stars take the field against international teams, we unite in unwavering support for our Harimau Malaya squad. They consistently strive to perform at their peak, whether playing at home or on foreign soil.
To be fair, our squad has had mixed results against international teams, with some wins, a few draws, but unfortunately, quite a few losses. However, we did have a notable achievement back in January when our team managed a 3-3 draw against South Korea, a team known for their strength in international football, especially with stars like Tottenham Hotspur&rsquo;s Son Heung-min.
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Despite this, Malaysians hold high expectations for our squad and hope to see them climb higher in the world rankings. Achieving this goal may require a complete restructuring of the team, especially in light of the recent news about head coach Kim Pan-gon.
Kim Pan Gon Announces Resignation As Harimau Malaya&rsquo;s Head Coach
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Kim Pan-gon has announced his immediate resignation as head coach of the national men&rsquo;s football squad, citing personal commitments. Speaking at a special press conference at Wisma FAM, the 55-year-old South Korean coach expressed gratitude for the remarkable journey he experienced during his tenure since February 2022, despite his contract with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) running until December 2025.
&ldquo;I apologize for any disappointment caused to all parties. Malaysians have gifted me with an extraordinary and wonderful journey over the past two and a half years,&rdquo; Kim said.
&ldquo;In June 2022, we celebrated Malaysia&rsquo;s qualification for the Asian Cup after 43 years, and since then, we&rsquo;ve climbed to 130th in the FIFA ranking. During the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar last January, we drew 3-3 with South Korea, the 22nd ranked team in the world, showing the pride Malaysians should have in their football.&rdquo;
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Meanwhile, FAM deputy president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi announced that assistant head coach Pau Marti Vicente of Spain will serve as the interim head coach of the Harimau Malaya squad, supported by national assistant head coach E. Elavarasan. The coaching staff, including assistant coach Park Bobae, goalkeeper coach Cho Junho, fitness coach Jihyeon Park, and performance analysis coach Lim Jaehun, will continue to assist Pau Marti and Elavarasan according to their contracts.
&ldquo;Pau Marti&rsquo;s first task as acting head coach is to lead the team at the 2024 Pestabola Merdeka competition in September at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, featuring teams from Tajikistan, Lebanon, and the Philippines,&rdquo; Mohd Yusoff said.
&ldquo;The FAM National Team Management Committee will oversee and assess the team&rsquo;s performance under Pau Marti&rsquo;s leadership, particularly in preparation for the 2024 ASEAN Cup (AFF Cup) in November and December, and the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers starting next March.&rdquo;
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Under Kim&rsquo;s guidance, Harimau Malaya achieved their highest world ranking in 18 years, reaching No. 130. During his tenure, the team played 35 matches, winning 19, drawing 7, and losing 9.
As Pau Marti takes on the role of acting head coach, FAM initiates the search for a new head coach with the aim of building upon the foundation established by Kim Pan-gon. The association is optimistic about the squad's potential for future success.
Thank you, Kim, for your invaluable contribution. Your leadership on the pitch and guidance to our squad will be deeply missed by the nation.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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Today marks his immediate resignation due to personal commitments. 

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Harimau Malaya’s Coach Kim Pan-gon Steps Down From The Squad

Harimau Malaya’s Coach Kim Pan-gon Steps Down From The Squad

Today marks his immediate resignation due to personal commitments.

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