ASEAN Cup 2026: Alif unfazed by criticism, focused on proving his worth
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Young Harimau Malaya player Muhammad Alif Ahmad uses fan criticism as motivation to improve ahead of Malaysia’s ASEAN Cup semi-final
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KUALA LUMPUR: Young Harimau Malaya player Muhammad Alif Ahmad is refusing to let criticism from fans weigh on him, instead using it as motivation to improve his performance at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.
The Johor Darul Ta'zim II (JDTII) player admitted that making his senior international debut had put him under pressure, but said the criticism following his early appearances had motivated him to perform better.
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