GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government has rewarded RM10,000 to footballer Faiz Subri after footage of his sensational free kick went viral around the world.
The 29-year-old Penang player became an overnight global sensation after he scored the goal, with some saying it was already a possible winner of the FIFA Puskas Award 2016, given to the best goal scored during the year.
"The reward is for bringing worldwide recognition and glory to Penang and Malaysia.
"This is the first time a Malaysian footballer has received global fame for the right reasons," said Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng during a ceremony at his office in Komtar.
