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SPORTS THURSDAY | JUNE 11, 2026

2026 WORLD CUP

WHEN England take to the field in Dallas on June 18 to face Croatia in their World Cup opener, all eyes will be on captain Harry Kane, with fans hoping he can carry GROUP L England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama T HOMAS TUCHEL is not shy about stating England’s ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.

England bank on Kane

during an England training session earlier in the year. “It’s impossible, it’s impossible. Everything is closed – the guy finds the gap.” Kane is England’s all-time record scorer with 78 goals from 112 matches. He is also the record-holder for most goals as England captain as well as most in major tournaments. His importance to the team was again clear in England’s last two internationals in March, which he missed due to injury, and his team managed only one goal in their 1-1 home draw with Uruguay and a 1-0 defeat by visiting Japan. Tuchel recognised the heat would not be to England’s advantage after a long and demanding club season. “We are not used to being in this kind of heat and humidity, and even altitude if we play in Mexico,” he said. “There will be a lot of challenges in this World Cup. The heat is one of them but we are prepared already. “We know the individual reaction of the players to the heat and we have cooling strategies in place. We’ve had help from Team GB and specialists all over the world to come up with solutions that help the players to adapt.” qualifying group with seven wins and one draw and manager Zlatko Dalic, in charge since 2017, has overseen the most successful era in the nation’s history, guiding them to a runners up finish in 2018 and third place in 2022. The 59-year-old will again lean on experienced figures such as Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic and Andrej Kramaric to support Modric, particularly following the international retirement of longtime midfield anchor Marcelo Brozovic. Ultimately, much may depend on Modric’s fitness and his ability to orchestrate one final performance on football’s biggest stage. “From the first pot we got one of the toughest national teams, England. It’s a bit unfortunate that we’re playing them in the opening match, which is the most important one because it sets the tone at the start. We’ll have to be ready for that match,” Dalic said. “We have players coming through, great talent and new players ready to step up and be the next generation. “We have great experience, younger players but still a determination to win and our target is to go past the Group stage and into the knock out. “We believe we can do it. It will not be easy and we will never underestimate our opponents.” Croatian legend Darijo Srna, who represented Croatia at six major tournaments, including two World Cups (2006, 2014) and four

the first player to do that in his first three seasons in the German top division. In a dazzling season where Bayern shattered the league’s all-time goal record, Kane surpassed the total goal haul of any previous season at Bayern or Tottenham. In his first campaign with Bayern, he hit 44 goals in 45 competitive appearances. With England’s only World Cup win dating back to 1966, it is normal for Three Lions fans to be looking at

The 1966 winners, among the favourites to go all the way at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will also face Panama and Ghana in the first round. England have a number of superstar players who would push for a place in any international side including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. But there are also weaknesses, including a lack of tournament experience in defence and an over-reliance on record goalscorer Kane. England’s main challengers in Group L are likely to be Croatia, whom they face in the group opener in Arlington, Texas, on June 18 (4am Malaysian time). Croatia has a population of under four million people but the nation’s football team, ranked 11th in the world, consistently punch above their weight. The team finished third on their World Cup debut in 1998, were beaten finalists 20 years later in Russia and again secured third place in Qatar. The two teams have met three times since the 2018 World Cup, with two wins for England and one draw. Ghana, ranked 74th in the world, reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2010 but exited at the group stage in 2014 and 2022. Panama, 33rd in the Fifa rankings, lost all three of their matches in their single World Cup appearance to date in 2018, including a 6-1 hammering by England.

his record-breaking scoring run for Bayern Munich into the tournament and help end their 60-year wait for an international title. The 32-year-old, who just completed his third season at Bayern, scored 61 goals across all competitions for his club in this campaign including 14 in the Champions League, where Bayern were eliminated in the

Kane as the one player who can carry the weight of expectations in this tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, United States and Canada. England coach Thomas Tuchel has only praise for his captain.

Harry Kane

semifinal by holders Paris St

Germain. With 36 goals in his 31 league appearances, Kane earned a third straight Bundesliga top scorer crown,

“How does he always find the gap to shoot through and score,” Tuchel marvelled at Kane’s scoring ability

Modric primed for swansong

DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI SUNGAI PETANI DALAM NEGERI KEDAH DARUL AMAN DALAM KEBANKRAPAN NO. KB-29NCC-364-11/2025 Per: Muszaily Shazmy Bin Roseli [No. K/P: 930605-02-5093] Penghutang Penghakiman Ex parte: Hong Leong Bank Berhad [No. Syarikat: 193401000023 (97141-X)] Pemiutang Penghakiman NOTIS Dalam perkara Petisyen Pemiutang Penghakiman bertarikh 24-02-2026

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CROATIA head into the World Cup aiming to extend a run that has cemented their status as one of football’s most consistent overachievers, but their preparations have been clouded by concern over captain Luka Modric’s fitness. The 40-year-old midfield maestro underwent cheekbone surgery in April but is expected to recover in time to anchor the midfield in what will probably be his fifth and final World Cup. With Modric still the team’s heartbeat, the tournament will test Croatia’s ability to balance continuity with transition as the Balkan nation continues to defy expectations despite a population of just around 3.8 million. Modric, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner who lifted 28 major trophies with Real Madrid, will feature in his 10th major international tournament, bringing unmatched experience with 196 caps. Around him, Croatia boast a squad that blends experience and emerging talent with central defenders Josko Gvardiol and Luka Vuskovic the bedrocks of the team. Gvardiol, 24, one of the standout performers at the 2022 World Cup, returned to action only in May after five months out with a tibial fracture, and Vuskovic, 19, has recently recovered from a knee injury. In attack, Igor Matanovic,

DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI KUALA LUMPUR DALAM WILAYAH

DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANG DALAM KEBANKRAPAN NO. PA-29NCC-222-03/2026

DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI PULAU PINANG DALAM KEBANKRAPAN NO. PA-29NCC-753-10/2025 Per: Ch’ng Choon Peng [No. K/P: 751231-07-5278 / A3198792] Penghutang Penghakiman Ex parte: Hong Leong Bank Berhad [No. Syarikat: 193401000023 (97141-X)] Pemiutang Penghakiman NOTIS Dalam perkara Petisyen Pemiutang Penghakiman bertarikh 27-02-2026 AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Petisyen Pemiutang telah dikeluarkan terhadap kamu dalam Mahkamah ini oleh Hong Leong Bank Berhad yang beralamat di Tingkat 30, Menara Hong Leong, No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur dan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan supaya Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut disampaikan kepada kamu dengan menampalkan salinan-salinannya berserta satu salinan termeterai Perintah Untuk Penyampaian Ganti pada Papan Notis Mahkamah Tinggi di Pulau Pinang dan di tempat ketara di premis terakhir Penghutang Penghakiman di Blok 75-9-25, Sri Wangsa, Jalan Penawar 1, Jelutong, 11600 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang dan juga dengan menyiarkan Notis ini sekali di dalam akhbar harian tempatan berbahasa Inggeris iaitu “The Sun” dan bahawa penampalan dan penyiaran sedemikian disifatkan penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup akan Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut kepada kamu Ch’ng Choon Peng [No. K/P: 751231-07-5278 / A3198792] tujuh (7) hari selepas hari terakhir penampalan atau penyiaran. Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut akan didengar di Mahkamah ini pada 23 Julai 2026 pada pukul 9.00 pagi pada hari yang mana kamu Ch’ng Choon Peng [No. K/P: 751231-07-5278 / A3198792] dikehendaki hadir, dan jika kamu tidak hadir Mahkamah boleh membuat Perintah Kebankrapan terhadap kamu dalam ketakhadiran kamu. Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut boleh diperiksa oleh kamu atas permohonan di Mahkamah ini. Bertarikh pada 26 Mei 2026 DAN SELANJUTNYA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa Kepada: Ch’ng Choon Peng Blok 75-9-25, Sri Wangsa Jalan Penawar 1, Jelutong 11600 Georgetown Pulau Pinang

PERSEKUTUAN,MALAYSIA PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT NO. WA-28NCC-338-03/2026

Per: Loh Yeong Chyang [No. K/P: 880322-35-5487]

Dalam Perkara Section 466 (1) (a) Akta Syarikat 2016

Penghutang Penghakiman

Dan

Ex parte: Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad [No. Syarikat: 200501009144 (686191-W)] Pemiutang Penghakiman NOTIS Dalam perkara Notis Kebankrapan yang bertarikh pada 17-03-2026

Dalam Perkara REGAL ORION SDN BHD (No. Syarikat : 1252028-D)

Kepada: Muszaily Shazmy Bin Roseli Lot 909, Belakang Sekolah Arab Kampung Jangkang 09700 Karangan Kedah

ANTARA

KONG SIEW KUEN (NRIC:640912-10-6226)

... PEMPETISYEN

Kepada: Loh Yeong Chyang No 63, Tingkat Muhibbah 7 Taman Jernih 14000 Bukit Mertajam Pulau Pinang

dan/atau

DAN

No. 17, Jalan Berjaya 4 Taman Berjaya 83700 Yong Peng Johor

REGAL ORION SDN BHD (No.Syarikat : 1252028-D)

… RESPONDEN

AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Notis Kebankrapan telah dikeluarkan terhadap kamu dalam Mahkamah ini oleh Hong Leong Bank Berhad yang beralamat di Tingkat 30, Menara Hong Leong, No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur dan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan supaya Notis Kebankrapan tersebut disampaikan kepada kamu dengan menampalkan salinan-salinannya berserta satu salinan Perintah Penyampaian Ganti di papan notis Mahkamah Tinggi di Pulau Pinang dan menampal di tempat ketara premis Penghutang Penghakiman di No 63, Tingkat Muhibbah 7, Taman Jernih, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang dan menyiarkan Notis ini sekali di dalam akhbar tempatan berbahasa Inggeris iaitu “The Sun” penampalan dan penyiaran disifatkan penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup bagi Notis Kebankrapan tersebut ke atas kamu selepas tujuh (7) hari selepas tarikh penampalan atau penyiaran yang terakhir. Jika kamu berniat untuk menentang atau membela diri, kamu Loh Yeong Chyang [No. K/P: 880322-35-5487] mestilah dalam masa tujuh (7) hari selepas tarikh penampalan dan pengiklanan tersebut menjadi sempurna, memohon kepada Mahkamah untuk mengenepikan Notis Kebankrapan tersebut dengan memasukkan satu afidavit bagi maksud tersebut di mahkamah ini. Jika tidak, suatu Petisyen Pemiutang boleh dikeluarkan terhadap kamu. Notis Kebankrapan tersebut boleh diperiksa oleh kamu atas permohonan di Mahkamah ini.

NOTIS PENGIKLANAN

AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Petisyen Pemiutang telah dikeluarkan terhadap kamu dalam Mahkamah ini oleh Hong Leong Bank Berhad yang beralamat di Tingkat 30, Menara Hong Leong, No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur dan Mahkamah telah memerintahkan supaya Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut disampaikan kepada kamu dengan menampalkan salinan-salinannya berserta satu salinan termeterai Perintah Untuk Penyampaian Ganti pada Papan Notis Mahkamah Tinggi di Sungai Petani dan di tempat ketara di premis terakhir Penghutang Penghakiman di No Lot 909, Belakang Sekolah Arab, Kampung Jangkang, 09700 Karangan, Kedah dan di No. 17, Jalan Berjaya 4, Taman Berjaya, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor dan juga dengan menyiarkan Notis ini sekali di dalam akhbar harian tempatan berbahasa Inggeris iaitu “TheSun” dan bahawa penampalan dan penyiaran sedemikian disifatkan penyampaian yang sempurna dan cukup akan Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut kepada kamu Muszaily Shazmy Bin Roseli [No. K/P: 930605-02-5093] tujuh (7) hari selepas hari terakhir penampalan atau penyiaran. DAN SELANJUTNYA AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut akan didengar di Mahkamah ini pada 28 Julai 2026 pada pukul 9.00 pagi pada hari yang mana kamu Muszaily Shazmy Bin Roseli [No. K/P: 930605-02-5093] dikehendaki hadir, dan jika kamu tidak hadir Mahkamah boleh membuat Perintah Kebankrapan terhadap kamu dalam ketakhadiran kamu. Petisyen Pemiutang tersebut boleh diperiksa oleh kamu atas permohonan di Mahkamah ini. Bertarikh pada 21 Mei 2026 tandatangan ............................... MUHAMAD QAYYUM BIN NOORDIN

NOTIS adalah dengan ini diberikan bahawa suatu petisyen untuk menggulungkan syarikat yang dinamakan diatas oleh Mahkamah Tinggi telah pada 31.3.2026 diperserahkan oleh Pempetisyen yang dinamakan diatas dan Petisyen tersebut diarahkan untuk didengar di hadapan Mahkamah Tinggi Insolvensi 2 (D11) yang bersidang di Kuala Lumpur pada 20.7.2026 , jam pukul 9.00 pagi dan mana-mana pemiutang atau penyumbang syarikat tersebut yang ingin menyokong atau membantah perintah di dalam Petisyen itu bolehlah hadir pada waktu perbicaraan dengan sendirinya atau melalui peguamnya bagi maksud itu dan sesalinan Petisyen akan dibekalkan kepada mana-mana pemiutang ataupun penyumbang syarikat tersebut yang berkehendakkan yang sama oleh bertandatangan di bawah atas pembayaran caj yang ditetapkan untuk yang sama. Alamat Pempetisyen adalah di A-03 02 Sunway Palazzio Condo, Jalan Sri Hartamas 3, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah KS Roy & Co yang beralamat di No.95A,Jalan Sri Hartamas 2, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. …..………t.t………… KS Roy & Co Peguamcara bagi pihak Pempetisyen NOTA: Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada hari pendengaran Petisyen hendaklah menyampaikan ataupun menghantar dengan pos ke KS Roy & Co yang dinamakan di atas notis bertulis niatnya untuk berbuat begitu. Notis tersebut mestilah menyatakan nama dan alamat orang tersebut dan jika suatu firma,nama dan alamat firma tersebut dan mesti ditandatangani oleh orang tersebut ataupun firma ataupun atau peguamcaranya (Jika ada) dan mestilah diserahkan, ataupun jika diposkan dalam masa munasabah supaya sampai yang dinamakan diatas tidak lewat dari pukul 12.00 tengahari pada 17.7.2026 (KSR/KSK/WU/2605) Bertarikh 11hb Jun 2026

Nikola Vlasic

European Championships (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) give his thoughts on what awaits the Vatreni at this World Cup. “The problem is, I think many people have the same expectations as Croatian fans, very high ones. But you must understand, Croatia is a small country. We can’t expect to win a medal at every World Cup or European Championship. “That kind of success doesn’t even happen to Brazil every 20

and Petar Musa will look to

provide Croatia with a cutting edge starting with Croatia’s opening game against England on June 18 in Texas, before facing Ghana and Panama in a tough Group L. Croatia topped their

Bertarikh pada 18 Mei 2026

tandatangan ............................... MASYITAH BINTI AYOIB Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya Georgetown

Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya Sungai Petani

years! I put zero pressure on our national team. First, I’m proud we qualify. Second, I know we’ll fight with everyone. Any result makes me happy and proud.”

Luka Modric

Notis ini difailkan oleh Tetuan Kek Ooi & Lee Hong, Peguamcara bagi Pemiutang Penghakiman yang dinamakan di atas dan alamat untuk penyampaian kepadanya ialah di 53, Tingkat 1, Lebuh Pantai, 10300 Pulau Pinang.

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