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New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Police confirm ex-Penang goalkeeper Firos died of a heart attack
MANJUNG: Police today confirmed that former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who died after collapsing during a match here last night, suffered a heart attack. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said Firos was pronounced dead at KPJ Seri Manjung at 10.23pm. "Based on the post-mortem, he died due to a heart attack," he said when contacted today. It was reported that Firos was representing the Penang Legend All Stars against Kedah in the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup in Manjung when the tragedy occurred. Firos suddenly lost consciousness on the pitch and was rushed to KPJ Seri Manjung for emergency treatment.
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Former Penang keeper dies after collapsing in match
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed died after collapsing during a match on Saturday. He was representing the Penang Legend All Stars against Kedah in the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup in Manjung when tragedy struck. Firos suddenly lost consciousness on the pitch and was rushed to KPJ Manjung for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at 10.15pm. A 34-second video of the shocking moment has gone viral on Facebook, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans, ex-players and the local football community. In a heartbreaking twist, Firos' child, watching from the sidelines, also fainted, believed to be traumatised after witnessing the incident. The viral footage shows Firos collapsing without contact, as players and officials urgently called for medical help. Tributes have flooded social media, with many describing Firos as a respected figure in Malaysian football.
