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From trophies galore to MSL mediocrity - How excessive politics, complacency nearly ruined Selangor

The last decade has seen traditional Malaysian powerhouse Selangor slipping from glory. How did things go wrong for the Red Giants?

Success in football can be fleeting, and Malaysian football has seen just how volatile its participating teams can get.

Several clubs have gone from winning multiple titles in one season, to being relegated just a few years down the road, as their state funding dries up.

Even the so-called traditional giants are not spared this fate, as in the case of 33-time Malaysia Cup champions Selangor.

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The Red Giants, representing the state of Selangor, one of the richest Malaysian states, have won multiple Malaysia Cup titles going back to the pre- Merdeka (Independence) period.