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New Straits Times
27-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Hard for Brazilian club Recife to lure Bergson away from JDT
KUALA LUMPUR: The talk is that Brazilian club, Sport Recife, are trying to bring Bergson Da Silva home, but the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) star has more reasons to stay in Malaysia. Recife, who compete in the top flight of the Brazilian league, have reportedly made contact with Da Silva. Brazilian journalist Antonio Gabriel wrote on X: "Striker Bergson (34) is on Sport Recife's radar. The Rubro-Negro club has enquired about the player, who has been with Johor in Malaysia since 2020, scoring 152 goals in 137 matches." Since joining JDT in February 2021, Da Silva has plundered 150 goals in 141 appearances, and is just one short of breaking Indra Putra Mahayuddin's all-time Super League scoring record. But beyond club success, Da Silva is also close to qualifying for Malaysian naturalisation under Fifa's five-year residency rule. His contract with JDT runs until the end of this year, putting him just months away from being eligible to play for Harimau Malaya. A move now to Recife would reset that clock entirely. Gabriel said Recife's biggest hurdle isn't just convincing Bergson, but matching his wages. "Among the main challenges is the player's high salary demand. What Da Silva earns in Malaysia is significantly more than what Sport Recife can offer," he said. With national team prospects within reach and more glory with JDT beckons, it's hard to see Da Silva leaving the Southern Tigers now.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
A debate for the ages and the decline of ‘Bergsonism‘
It was the clash of two intellectual titans that left behind a trail of ambiguity on the scientific and philosophical landscapes of the 20th century. It muddied the waters more than it helped clear the air surrounding the discourse about the nature and meaning of something they disagreed on: time. Both suffered blows. Albert Einstein lost the Nobel Prize for his Theory of Relativity (he won it for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect). At the Nobel Prize awards ceremony, the jury spokesman alluded to the epic debate: 'It's no secret that the philosopher Bergson has disputed it [the Theory of Relativity] in Paris'. Henri Bergson, on the other hand, was widely misunderstood in the years succeeding the debate from the evening of 6 April, 1922. For him, its ripple effects were felt in the latter half of his scholarly career. The intense debate between the Continental philosopher and his physicist counterpart at the Société française de philosophie, Paris, France, may have lasted only about 30 minutes, but the discourse over who trumped whom continues. More than a century has passed, and its final takeaway is still contended, with the gap between science and humanities ever widening. Two notions of time Essentially, the prevailing obscurity (concerning the nature of reality), which sparked this infamous debate, could be traced even to ancient Greek philosophy. Philosophers spanning centuries were confronted with several dualities: mind and matter, the subjective and the objective, the collective and the personal, time and space, and being and becoming, among others. The essence of this debate, when viewed from this context, reveals that the opposing notions of time put forth are neither wrong nor misled but are to be fitted into a unified framework. The philosopher took exception only to science taking for granted the rather glaring sovereignty of time. It was to be felt in its passing and not to be mistaken for 'movements in space'. As for the physicist, it was liable to measurement, moving relative to the observer, with its fluidity hinged on a relative frame of reference. The physicist brought out into the external world what the philosopher attempted to grasp from within. This spawned the mighty debate. Yet, it is to be noted that Dr. Bergson couldn't fully develop a theory of a 'single time' as he himself was confronted with the intricacies of multiplicity and simultaneity. Perception of time Dr. Bergson is among the few philosophers who have conducted concerted inquiries into the nature of time and how reality manifests itself. In his doctoral thesis, Time And Free Will: An Essay On The Immediate Data Of Consciousness (1889), he turns against any deterministic approach, positing the theory of dynamism, as against mechanistic methods. His quest for time was hinged on the impression that the moment being scrutinised would have passed before any mechanistic analysis could produce anything insightful. He went against the common notions of time that gave only 'snapshots' of an indivisible whole. What he puts forth instead is a simple and dynamic theory that attempts to grasp the autonomous nature of time as it unfolds. As a result, time, regaining its autonomy, freed itself from the entanglement of space. He rejected the superimposition or juxtaposition of spacial elements onto time and pointed out that a certain state of mind or the gravity of a situation could influence our experience of time. This is revealed in instances such as a tense moment or when someone paces down a rail platform to catch a train. Our experience of lived time may seem to slow down or accelerate even as the clocks tick as usual, validating the unpredictability of duration. Besides providing fresh insights into the nature of time, memories, and the mind-matter duality, Dr. Bergson's works were noted for their rich imagery and imagery. Often, he alluded to elements from the everyday to elucidate complex ideas. This was evident in the case with time too. For instance, he refers to the continuity of a musical melody to highlight the flow of time, with the highs and lows of various states corresponding to the progression of the melody. Time dilation It was fairly assumed that Dr. Bergson was proven wrong following the debate. This was partly because he had ostensibly misunderstood the scope of the phenomenon of time dilation, which is an aspect of Dr. Einstein's special theory of relativity. Time dilation is a physical phenomenon in which time moves differently, in accordance with the respective states of rest and motion, for different observers. However, Dr. Bergson contended this concept by pointing out the absence of an absolute frame of reference. For the renowned philosopher, this was more of an abstraction than a phenomenon. Years later, time dilation was experimentally proven, and Dr. Bergson's arguments couldn't wield power any longer. Despite Dr. Bergson being proven wrong in this regard, the nature of time remained a bone of contention between physicists and philosophers and among themselves. Even though time dilation was proven to be physically real, with the twin paradox becoming its flagbearer, the fundamental argument of Dr. Bergson that real time or la durée (duration), unlike whatever was measured by a clock, was more personal and experiential, still held ground. The twin paradox According to the twin paradox, the brother who stays behind on Earth would have aged more than his twin who travelled through space. But neither of the twins feels any remarkable changes in the working of their minds by virtue of the elapsed time and the travelling twin has to return to earth to realise that more time has passed for his brother. Thus, the twin paradox turns out to be observational and not absolutely experiential. This is where the Bergsonian notion of time triumphs. Moreover, the differences in elapsed time among the twins occur within a common framework, which, in turn, is fleeting. The common ground Dr. Bergson accords to the 'uninterrupted continuity of an unforeseeable novelty'. This is more in line with the famous quote attributed to Heraclitus: 'One cannot enter the same river twice'. The specific time intervals noted by a clock and the dilation experienced happen within the limits of this 'fleeting' framework. Therefore, instead of determining whether the physicist or the philosopher won the 1922 debate, it might be ideal to conceive a comprehensive framework that could fit in both notions -- the quantitative and the qualitative -- of time, without contradiction. Even though Dr. Bergson's philosophy went under the radar over time, at its peak it influenced philosophers in the likes of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Gilles Deleuze, and even had a lasting effect on the works of Thomas Mann and Marcel Proust. However, some of his critics have charged him with the decline of contemporary philosophy. Recent efforts to revive 'Bergsonmannia', which had once taken the world by storm, have paid off to a certain extent. While Dr. Bergson steered intellectual discourses at the break of the 20th century, his theories blew over and missed the dawn of the 21st. With every stride made in technology and the scientific world, the works of Dr. Einstein, on the other hand, continue to intrigue.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Referee Razlan Joffri's ‘fingerprints' remain all over Malaysia Cup
Sri Pahang FC's coaching staff and supporters were surprised to hear that Razlan Joffri Ali (main image) had been nominated as the head referee for their Malaysia Cup final against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) on April 26. Razlan was at the centre of one of the season's worst officiating controversies during a league match between Perak FC and JDT in November last year. To recap: Heading into the second half, JDT was already four goals up — two each from Romel Morales and Bergson. Things didn't go quite as smoothly after the break, and Arif Aiman Hanapi looked increasingly agitated. With five minutes left, a scuffle broke out between Arif Aiman and Tommy Mawas. Both were shown yellow cards. Many, including myself, believed Arif Aiman deserved a straight red. Shortly after, JDT was awarded a penalty. Bergson stepped up to complete his hattrick. Perak lost 5-0. Public backlash followed, prompting the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to investigate. It concluded that Razlan's decisions were flawed and issued an apology to Perak. Perak accepted it — not that they had much choice. Razlan was removed from officiating duties, both in amateur and top-level matches — though only for a while. There's something about Razlan and JDT. A local news portal (Majoriti) claimed that prior to that Perak game, Razlan had awarded seven penalties to JDT in five matches he officiated. That kind of statistic naturally fuels suspicion — which is why Sri Pahang's camp was uneasy. Appointing an official with no prior suspension for poor refereeing is not just about optics — it's fundamental. Ahead of the 2024/25 Malaysia Cup final, much had already been said about waning interest in our domestic competitions. Some blame the lack of competitiveness. Around 50,000 fans attended last week's final — far fewer than the 80,000 who used to pack the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. In a previous article, I argued that JDT's dominance is not to blame. We've seen similar trends in leagues like the Bundesliga and Serie A — yet fan attendance remains strong. The issue may instead lie with trust — or rather, the lack of it. Trust in league management. Trust in refereeing. When referees with a history of high-profile blunders are appointed to crucial matches, confidence in the integrity of the competition takes a hit. Controversial decisions — especially from a ref with past errors — invite criticism and dent the league's reputation. If Malaysian football is serious about regaining fan trust, it must prioritise reliable, consistent officiating. Because fans can accept losing. What they can't accept is winning — or losing — under a cloud of doubt. It's hard to celebrate a cup when greasy fingerprints are all over it. The views expressed here are the personal opinion of the writer and do not necessarily represent that of Twentytwo13.
Malay Mail
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Southern Tigers roar to Malaysia Cup glory, sealing third straight domestic treble
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) achieved a triple treble when they clinched the Malaysia Cup by beating Sri Pahang FC 2-1 at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil here last night. The local powerhouse has won the country's three major footballing titles – the Super League, the FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup – in a single season thrice, completing an amazing feat known as the triple treble. Southern Tigers strikers Bergson Da Silva and Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi rose to the occasion tonight by scoring a goal apiece in the second half to overcome the early goal by Sri Pahang scored by T Saravanan early in the first half. Defending champions JDT had started out strong, striking through an Oscar Arribas header from a corner kick that was cleared off the line by Sri Pahang defender Muhammad Syazwan Andik Mohd Ishak. The first half's sole goal came not from the defending champions but from Sri Pahang, when Saravanan slotted home the loose ball after JDT keeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed failed to catch Aleksandar Cvetkovic 's header. A shocked JDT redoubled their efforts, culminating in a shot by Da Silva in the 26th minute that was cancelled following confirmation by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) that he was offside and later came close to scoring again in the 31st minute, but his effort was just shy of Sri Pahang's goal. Sri Pahang's luck began to wane after their first goal as Sergio Aguero was sent off after receiving his second yellow card in the 35th minute. JDT came back on the pitch exuding confidence in the second half, and Arif Aiman's shot from outside the penalty box in the 47th minute that was deflected by goalie Muhammad Zarif Irfan Hashimuddin certainly put Sri Pahang on notice. Not more than 10 minutes later, an incident inside the penalty area between Sri Pahang's Mohd Azril Nasrulhaq Badrul Hisham and JDT's Arribas let to a VAR review and referee Razlan Joffri Ali awarding a penalty to JDT, which Bergson calmly converted in the 54th minute. The match was more or less evened out three minutes later when JDT went a man down after Park Jun Heong got his marching orders after earning his second yellow card of the match. But it was not to be Sri Pahang's night, as JDT seemingly smelt victory in the air, and after a missed shot by Bergson in the 65th minute, Arif Aiman caught a long ball and scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute. The 2-1 result would stay till the final whistle blew, and JDT were crowned Malaysia Cup champions for 2025. — Bernama
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
JDT completes triple treble with Malaysia Cup win
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) achieved a triple treble when they clinched the Malaysia Cup by beating Sri Pahang FC 2-1 at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil here last night. The local powerhouse has won the country's three major footballing titles - the Super League, the FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup - in a single season thrice, completing an amazing feat known as the triple treble. Southern Tigers strikers Bergson Da Silva and Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi rose to the occasion tonight by scoring a goal apiece in the second half to overcome the early goal by Sri Pahang scored by T Saravanan early in the first half. Defending champions JDT had started out strong, striking through an Oscar Arribas header from a corner kick that was cleared off the line by Sri Pahang defender Muhammad Syazwan Andik Mohd Ishak. The first half's sole goal came not from the defending champions but from Sri Pahang, when Saravanan slotted home the loose ball after JDT keeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed failed to catch Aleksandar Cvetkovic 's header. A shocked JDT redoubled their efforts, culminating in a shot by Da Silva in the 26th minute that was cancelled following confirmation by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) that he was offside and later came close to scoring again in the 31st minute, but his effort was just shy of Sri Pahang's goal. Sri Pahang's luck began to wane after their first goal as Sergio Aguero was sent off after receiving his second yellow card in the 35th minute. JDT came back on the pitch exuding confidence in the second half, and Arif Aiman's shot from outside the penalty box in the 47th minute that was deflected by goalie Muhammad Zarif Irfan Hashimuddin certainly put Sri Pahang on notice. Not more than 10 minutes later, an incident inside the penalty area between Sri Pahang's Mohd Azril Nasrulhaq Badrul Hisham and JDT's Arribas let to a VAR review and referee Razlan Joffri Ali awarding a penalty to JDT, which Bergson calmly converted in the 54th minute. The match was more or less evened out three minutes later when JDT went a man down after Park Jun Heong got his marching orders after earning his second yellow card of the match. But it was not to be Sri Pahang's night, as JDT seemingly smelt victory in the air, and after a missed shot by Bergson in the 65th minute, Arif Aiman caught a long ball and scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute. The 2-1 result would stay till the final whistle blew, and JDT were crowned Malaysia Cup champions for 2025.
