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Why Harimau Malaya coach Rajagopal is getting charged by FM for violating article 88

Malaysian football coach Rajagopal is being charged by Malaysia's football association (FAM) for allegedly violating Article 88. What did he say that violated Article 88? What is Article 88? Is it still relevant today?

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What did Rajagopal say that violated Article 88?

Rajagopal was reported to have blamed the lack of capable strikers due to the presence of foreign imports in the M-League, for the National team's 4-1 loss to Saudi Arabia on March 17.

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The 56-year-old’s comment on the lack of strikers in the M-League has been construed as a criticism of the national league.

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FAM charges Rajagopal for violating Article 88

Datuk K. Rajagopal is set to be the second national coach to be charged under Article 88 of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).

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FAM disciplinary committee chairman Datuk Taufik Abdul Razak said the committee had concrete evidence to charge the coach for criticizing the policy of the governing body for football in the country.

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