A string of assaults and threats against players and officials over the past month has marred the “beautiful game” of football in Malaysia.

Selangor FC star Faisal Halim became the victim of an acid attack, and then the club’s CEO Johan Kamal Hamidon revealed that he and other Selangor FC officials received ominous “reminders” from unknown sources warning they could be the next targets.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Johan confirmed...