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Football pundit Stan Collymore said Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki is giving TV bosses in Kuala Lumpur a headache – because his surname means “c***” in Malaysian.

The Finnish frontman is joint Premier League top scorer with Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling after netting five goals in his first three games this season.

But his success has caused a huge problem for bosses at Malaysian TV sports channel Stadium Astro – which screens English matches.

Ex-Liverpool star Collymore, who works for the channel based in the capital Kuala Lumpur, said “Pukki” trends every week in the Far East because of locals’ fascination with the footballer’s name. It was raised in a recent production meeting.

Collymore tweeted: “So, I’m in Kuala Lumpur having a production meeting with the team. ‘Stan, you know about the Pukki situation in Malaysia?"

“No, what is it?”

“Err, Pukki trends weekly now on Malaysia....’

"Why!!'

"It means c*** in Malay slang.’’

One of Collymore’s followers living in the Far East said it had the same x-rated meaning where he lived.

Ben Lee said: “Yes, I can confirmed that it means the same here in Singapore.’’

While Shane McGeary replied: 'I wondered why so many people looked at my Norwich shirt funny when I went on holiday there...’’

The revelation triggered a string of jokes from Collymore’s followers.

Chris Tring said: "Yeah, we’ve got the same thing in England, but its when Stan Collymore is trending.’’

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Paul Cooke wrote: "Well that’s fine then...as he’s been making c**** out of most defenders since he joined Norwich! Next up Chelsea!’’

Brian Kelly told Collymore: "Load of Pukkis on here abusing you regularly.’’

Pukki, 29, has been a revelation since joining Norwich on a free transfer last June (2018) after he was released by Danish club Brondby.

He was named EFL Championship Player of the Season after his goals helped City win promotion to the Premier League.

After he was rewarded with a new three-year contract at the start of this season he scored a hat-trick in Norwich’s 3-1 win against Newcastle – his club’s first in the top flight in 26 years.