Winning Puskas will also be a success for M'sia: Faiz

GEORGE TOWN: Winning the Fifa Puskas Award will not only be his own personal victory but also be a success for the nation, said Penang attacking midfielder Mohd Faiz Subri.
Faiz said when he was told he was shortlisted as the top three finalists for the prestigious award he was surprised but also very happy.
"I never expected it at all. I am truly grateful.
"If I win the award, it will not just be mine but also for the the nation," he told theSun when contacted.
Mohd Faiz is currently in Penang to resume his training with the state Super League team in preparation for the new Malaysian Super League (MLS).
The 29-year-old professional footballer, is a striker and winger on both flanks, also expressed his thanks to his teammates, coaches, staff in the FAP and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for their continuous support.
He also thanked football fans in Penang and Malaysia for voting for him online.
Mohd Faiz is the first Malaysian to be nominated for the award.
He is now on the verge to be the first Asian player to win the prestigious award for the best goal of the year next January in Zurich.
The award is named after Ferenc Puskas, a striker who played for Real Madrid in the 1950s and 60s, widely considered one of the most prolific attackers with 512 goals in 528 games.
Past winners of the award were Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Colombia's James Rodriguez.
Vote for our boy Faiz at http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/puskas-award/