T-Team sealed the signing of George Boateng

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T-Team has announced the signing of the Dutch-born Ghanaian midfielder George Boateng from free transfer. The 37 year old who left Nottingham Forest in June with only made five appearances for Forest, said he was delighted to signed for the club based Terengganu and excited with the prospect of working together with the club new manager, Peter Butler, who have just sealed the contract with the club few days ago, from parent club Terengganu FA.

Boateng begin his professional career in 1994 with the Dutch side Excelsior, making 9 appearances before turn up for Feyenoord a season later for 68 appearances. He later spent his majority of a career in England from 1999 onwards , playing with the likes of Coventry City, Middlebrough, Aston Villa and Hull City until 2010. He then played for Greek club, Skoda Xanthi for a season and another season in England for Nottingham Forest before plying trade to Malaysia.    

Safiq Rahim signed for Johor

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Safiq Rahim has decided to move to mega-rich Johor, for a one-year contract. He who previously playing for Selangor for a lengthy of his career have grown frustration over Selangor's failure to win a single cup this season, having failed to challenge in the Super League title and mission 33 of Malaysia Cup and decided it is about time change atmosphere and moving to another club is what he need. Despite announcing that he received numerous offers from other South East Asian club, notably from Myanmar and Indonesian’s Arema Malang; he made a decision to join the over-ambitious southern Malaysia side. This signing marked how Johor determinedly want to push for a title in the next season, competing with the likes of Kelantan and Singapore Lion XII, having already signed ATM's Aidil Zafuan and Zaquan Adha and Azmi Muslim.

The signing of Farizal Marlias and Abdul Hadi Yahya marked Perak's pledge to improve for the next season

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      It is all bright for Perak next season after several surprising but magnificent captures of Negri Sembilan goalkeeper and regarded as a no. 2 in national setup, Farizal Marlias, an outcast Terengganu striker, Abdul Hadi Yahya, Felda's flamboyant striker Yong Kuong Yong and Kedah midfielder, V. Thirumurugan. Perak also managed to sign Negri Sembilan head coach, Azraai Khor Abdullah.

     This is yet to prove how they will gel together however, given that Farizal had a decent season with Negri Sembilan, Hadi meanwhile never even bother to put his name on the scoresheet for Terengganu with his playing time limited due to the presence of the recently-departed Forkey Doe, Yong Kuong Yong make his second move in two season, after signing for Felda United from recently-relegated Kuala Lumpur a year ago, and V. Thirumurugan's decent season following miserable season with Kedah. It is interesting though, when Azraai Khor make a decision to manage Perak after Negri Sembilan's failure to improve the league position, which is in 6th position, lower two position than Perak in 4th, and failed to retain the Malaysia Cup title.

    Several of important signing signalled that Perak is ready to make a further step forward towards their expectation for the next season. Perak is struggled to challenge for the title after heavy-import foreign player era and last season's dismal due to relying on younger player too much. For the next season, their plan is to mix with experienced player, though the departure of their talismanic and legendary striker, Akmal Rizal Rakhli is somewhat understanding when he makes a decision to move back to his own local team, Kedah. Perak is managerless at the end of this season, after they terminated the services of Norizan Bakar, due to the inconsistent and unconvincing performances and Jang Jun is appointed to be a caretaker for Perak in the Malaysia Cup competition. With their Malaysia Cup campaign ended horribly, there is in need to give a fresh start and the with the additional of the several experienced player, Perak is expected to be better for the next season, and possibly a journey back to the lost glory.

Mexico clinch Olympic Gold Medal To Triumph One Of The Greatest Upsets in The World

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        There seems high tense atmosphere ahead of the final. Both Brazil and Mexico are seeking the glory for the first ever Olympic Gold medal in their history. As we going down to the final, Brazil have tipped to become a favourites to win the tournament following Spain shock exit and other major contender to win the tournament. Brazil as we know, made a full use of over-age players with a big names in the pond, Hulk, a Porto talisman, Marcelo, a Real Madrid versatile full-back, Thiago Silva, recently finalized a big money move to Paris Saint Germain alongside media dubbed talented youngster, Neymar, Santos's most prized asset, Alexandre Pato, up and coming AC Milan star, Oscar, recently completed Chelsea move, Lucas Moura, recently made a shock a decision to Paris Saint Germain and not to forget Leandro Damiao, an Internacional sought after player. Yet, having such a heavily talented group of players, Brazil unexpectedly failed to deliver when it matters. Mexico likewise, but with a virtually unknown group of talent, is tipped to be highly unlikely to win the tournament given that uprising Manchester United star Javier Hernandez is not on the side and Spurs stalemate Giovani dos Santos suffered an unlucky injury ahead of the final showdown. But Mexico has  proved there is nothing to fear of and give all their might to not just keep up the pressure against Brazil but to steal the Brazil dream along the way.

      It was not Neymar, not Pato, or even Rafael, who made the headlines, it was Oribe Peralta, Santos Laguna striker, who plays in the Mexican league, and also one of over-age players in Mexico national team, dominated the headlines. He open the scoring with the match just entering 29 seconds. To add special to it, FIFA recognized the goal as the fastest in the Olympic history. Fans in the Wembley definitely thrilled with the goal as from that moment on, Brazil struggled to contain Mexico. Brazil at times, looking dangerous in the attacking threat but defence is at the weakest when Mexico attempting counter-attack. Mexico never really troubled with the Brazil relentless attacks as they maintained defending in their own half which gives a little room for Brazil to create chances. Brazil meanwhile posed tireless threat to opposition only to find that they are wasting to much chances and finishing has been poor throughout. Neymar and Leandro Damiao have best chances in the match, only to put it wide off the target and missed significantly in the final touches giving Brazilian fans a distraught feeling. Neymar, while running and dribbling down to the left, looks good to have a chance to score, only to find Mexican defender at the end.

     While Mano Menezes have made a little change towards his formation and tactics, Mexico's tactics run smoothly in the process. They have been playing counter-attacking games and always have a solution to defy Brazil's attacking threat. Brazil, in the 75th minutes, still didn't manage to find equaliser, punished by Mexico again when they conceded a free kick and the man of the match Peralta make amends with a firm header that almost seal Brazil's fate. Mexico hoped to retain the two goals until in the final minute to give them the very first gold medal ever in the Olympic history. Hulk, left Brazil a glimmer of hope after scoring in the 91st minute in the injury time. But what Brazilian fans would have feel when a cross from Hulk somewhat managed to find Oscar but he head it wide off the target of what would have been an absolute sitter. This final will go down as one of the biggest final upset in football tournament.