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Indonesia naturalized player makes history as first Southeast Asian to feature in UEFA Champions League

Indonesia naturalized player makes history as first Southeast Asian to feature in UEFA Champions League

Left-back Calvin Verdonk has made history as the first player from Indonesia and Southeast Asia to make an appearance in the UEFA Champions League.
AI chip researcher dies after collapsing 500 meters from Seoul half-marathon finish

AI chip researcher dies after collapsing 500 meters from Seoul half-marathon finish

Ronaldo shows love for Saudi Arabia amid tension with Portugal national team

Ronaldo shows love for Saudi Arabia amid tension with Portugal national team

Money, Rolex and fans: Belgium star regrets not choosing to play for Indonesia

Money, Rolex and fans: Belgium star regrets not choosing to play for Indonesia

Reflecting on the appeal of the Indonesia national football team and the lucrative benefits offered to naturalized players, midfielder Radja Nainggolan admits he now regrets choosing to represent Belgium over Indonesia.
October 14, 2026 | 08:06 am GMT+7
Michael Jordan's Game 2 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $14M

Michael Jordan's Game 2 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $14M

Michael Jordan's autographed jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has shattered records, selling for US$14 million in a private transaction to become the most expensive piece of basketball memorabilia ever purchased.
October 13, 2026 | 01:32 pm GMT+7
Japanese teenager ends China's dominance in men's table tennis

Japanese teenager ends China's dominance in men's table tennis

Japanese teenager Sora Matsushima has made history by rising to world number one in men's table tennis, ending China's long-standing dominance and becoming the youngest player to ever top the singles rankings.
October 13, 2026 | 10:36 am GMT+7
David Beckham looks tiny next to towering basketball legend Yao Ming at NBA game

David Beckham looks tiny next to towering basketball legend Yao Ming at NBA game

English football icon Sir David Beckham appeared noticeably small while seated courtside next to 2.29m Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming during a preseason NBA matchup in Macau.
October 13, 2026 | 10:11 am GMT+7
Vinicius Junior faces turbulent time with red card and breakup

Vinicius Junior faces turbulent time with red card and breakup

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is going through a difficult period both on and off the pitch, highlighted by the split from his girlfriend and a controversial red card that will sit him out for a few games.
October 13, 2026 | 05:57 am GMT+7
Restaurant tycoon dies after Porsche plunges down ravine during race

Restaurant tycoon dies after Porsche plunges down ravine during race

Klaus Rader, the founder of global restaurant chains L'Osteria and Vapiano, has died after his Porsche plunged off a mountain road down the ravine during a car rally in Mallorca, Spain.
October 12, 2026 | 11:20 am GMT+7
Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as software, sprints and trolls dominate discussions

Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as software, sprints and trolls dominate discussions

A dominant Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time on Sunday, 24 hours after taking the chequered flag in the sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
October 12, 2026 | 10:18 am GMT+7
Zheng Qinwen becomes first home player to win China Open

Zheng Qinwen becomes first home player to win China Open

Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4.
October 12, 2026 | 09:49 am GMT+7
Naturalized players threaten Southeast Asian football's identity: Malaysian expert

Naturalized players threaten Southeast Asian football's identity: Malaysian expert

Malaysian football expert Ajitpal Singh believes the FIFA ASEAN Cup reflects the state of Southeast Asian football, where the growing number of naturalized players risks eroding national identity and making it harder for fans to connect emotionally with their teams.
October 11, 2026 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
Lee Kang-in still haunted by ping-pong incident amid squad conflict rumors

Lee Kang-in still haunted by ping-pong incident amid squad conflict rumors

More than two years after the “ping-pong” controversy at the 2024 Asian Cup, star forward Lee Kang-in continues to be dragged into rumors whenever the South Korea national team show signs of conflict.
October 11, 2026 | 06:00 pm GMT+7
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team.
October 11, 2026 | 07:51 am GMT+7
Carlos Tevez reveals more details for farewell match featuring Messi and Ronaldo on same team

Carlos Tevez reveals more details for farewell match featuring Messi and Ronaldo on same team

Former Argentine football star Carlos Tevez's ultimate football fantasy is becoming a reality as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to play together for the first time in his upcoming farewell match, with more famous names set to participate.
October 11, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Asian Games host softens 'wish people like this hadn't come' remark over Thai coach's small-lunch joke

Asian Games host softens 'wish people like this hadn't come' remark over Thai coach's small-lunch joke

The Japanese governor who said he wished Thai teqball coaches had not come to the Asian Games over a joke video about a small lunch has softened his wording, as Thailand's teqball association apologized for any offense.
October 10, 2026 | 09:00 am GMT+7
F1 driver skips flight and cycles 420 km through Malaysian jungle to Singapore Grand Prix

F1 driver skips flight and cycles 420 km through Malaysian jungle to Singapore Grand Prix

Cadillac Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas cycled almost 420 km from Malaysia's Sepang circuit to Singapore over four days, arriving on Oct. 7 for the Singapore Grand Prix.
October 10, 2026 | 08:00 am GMT+7
Lao player reportedly arrested in ASEAN Cup match-fixing scandal

Lao player reportedly arrested in ASEAN Cup match-fixing scandal

Lao forward Soukphachan Lueanthala is reported to have been arrested on allegations of facilitating an illegal betting ring involving matches of the Laos national football team during the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.
October 10, 2026 | 06:03 am GMT+7
'They're not at our level anymore': Indonesia defender Hubner sends message to other Southeast Asian teams following FIFA ASEAN Cup victory

'They're not at our level anymore': Indonesia defender Hubner sends message to other Southeast Asian teams following FIFA ASEAN Cup victory

Following Indonesia's triumph at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, center-back Justin Hubner has asserted that his team are at a higher level than the rest of the region, declaring them the true kings of Southeast Asia.
October 9, 2026 | 02:29 pm GMT+7
Singapore fights heat and haze for F1 race

Singapore fights heat and haze for F1 race

F1 drivers will face a tough physical test this weekend after the International Automobile Federation (FIA) declared a heat hazard for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, a challenge further complicated by unhealthy haze levels across the country.
October 9, 2026 | 11:02 am GMT+7
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