Shahril, who was previously manager of the national Under-23 team, informed the governing body led by president Hamidin Amin of his decision today, Bernama reported.

However, he said his resignation was not related to the Malaysian Football League’s (MFL) decision to impose a RM100,000 fine and deduction of three points from Selangor FC after the club withdrew from last month’s Charity Shield match against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT).

“I informed Hamidin Amin this morning that I am resigning from all positions in FAM with immediate effect. The reason for my resignation will remain between me, FAM and Hamidin.

“It has nothing to do with any issue. I have been contemplating this for a long time, not just for a week or two,” Shahril said.

Yesterday, the Red Giants were also informed that they must compensate JDT, the home team for the season-opening match, and the MFL, with a sum to be announced later.

Meanwhile, MFL chief executive officer Stuart Ramalingam said today that Selangor FC could appeal the MFL’s decision and had until the end of this week to do so.

Earlier today, the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, slammed MFL’s decision to penalise Selangor FC, which he viewed with “deep” disappointment.