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Malaysia suspends top official amid FIFA sanctions over foreign players' eligibility

Malaysia suspends top official amid FIFA sanctions over foreign players' eligibility

Malaysia's football federation suspended its secretary-general Friday and said it would establish an independent committee to probe an ongoing eligibility scandal involving seven foreign-born players.
Brazilian midfielder granted Vietnamese citizenship

Brazilian midfielder granted Vietnamese citizenship

Malaysian football's president says Vietnam complained to FIFA over its foreign players' eligibility

Malaysian football's president says Vietnam complained to FIFA over its foreign players' eligibility

Vietnamese player among world's top 60 young talents

Vietnamese player among world's top 60 young talents

Tran Gia Bao, 17, has been named by the British newspaper The Guardian as one of the top 60 football players born in 2008.
October 17, 2025 | 07:54 am GMT+7
Malaysia surpass Indonesia in FIFA ranking

Malaysia surpass Indonesia in FIFA ranking

Consecutive victories in 2025 have helped Malaysia move past Indonesia in the latest update of the FIFA ranking in October and reclaim third place in Southeast Asia.
October 16, 2025 | 07:35 pm GMT+7
Indonesia sacks head coach Kluivert after World Cup failure

Indonesia sacks head coach Kluivert after World Cup failure

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has officially dismissed head coach Patrick Kluivert after just nine months in charge, following the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
October 16, 2025 | 03:09 pm GMT+7
FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments about security

FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments about security

FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.
October 16, 2025 | 11:06 am GMT+7
Sweden sack coach Tomasson after World Cup qualifying defeats

Sweden sack coach Tomasson after World Cup qualifying defeats

The Swedish Football Association said Tuesday it had sacked national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.
October 16, 2025 | 10:55 am GMT+7
Barcelona reportedly turns down $463M bid from Al Hilal for Lamine Yamal

Barcelona reportedly turns down $463M bid from Al Hilal for Lamine Yamal

Barcelona has reportedly rejected a world-record offer from Saudi Arabia's biggest club Al Hilal to sign 18-year-old football prodigy Lamine Yamal.
October 16, 2025 | 06:27 am GMT+7
Malaysia officially files appeal against FIFA's sanctions

Malaysia officially files appeal against FIFA's sanctions

Acting president Datuk Yusoff Mahadi is optimistic as the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has filed an appeal against the ban on seven naturalized players with the FIFA Appeal Committee (FAC).
October 16, 2025 | 06:01 am GMT+7
Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik blames heavy rain for slim win over Nepal

Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik blames heavy rain for slim win over Nepal

Coach Kim Sang-sik attributed Vietnam's narrow 1-0 victory over Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers to the weather conditions that hindered the team's performance.
October 15, 2025 | 02:47 pm GMT+7
Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer's tournament with two games to spare.
October 15, 2025 | 10:55 am GMT+7
Malaysia knock Laos out of 2027 Asian Cup

Malaysia knock Laos out of 2027 Asian Cup

Laos took an early lead but could not hold on to it, suffering a 1-5 defeat to Malaysia in the fourth round of Group F in the final qualifiers stage of the 2027 Asian Cup, effectively ending their chances of qualifying.
October 14, 2025 | 10:42 pm GMT+7
Thailand thrash Taiwan 6–1 to go top of group D in Asian Cup qualifiers

Thailand thrash Taiwan 6–1 to go top of group D in Asian Cup qualifiers

Thailand routed Taiwan 6–1 to seize first place in Group D in the final stage of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night.
October 14, 2025 | 09:04 pm GMT+7
Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for the first time

Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for the first time

Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.
October 14, 2025 | 10:42 pm GMT+7
Nepal's own goal gives Vietnam narrow 1-0 victory in Asian Cup qualifiers

Nepal's own goal gives Vietnam narrow 1-0 victory in Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam gained an early lead in their second leg against Nepal in the Asian Cup qualifiers, thanks to the opponent's own goal, but could not add to the scoreboard despite many efforts until the end of the match.
October 14, 2025 | 06:59 pm GMT+7
Nepal requests FIFA to overturn defeat against Malaysia over use of ineligible player

Nepal requests FIFA to overturn defeat against Malaysia over use of ineligible player

Nepal has reportedly asked FIFA to overturn its 0-2 loss to Malaysia into a 3-0 win in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, arguing an ineligible player was featured in the match.
October 14, 2025 | 02:43 pm GMT+7
Son Heung-min beats Cristiano Ronaldo to win Best Footballer in Asia

Son Heung-min beats Cristiano Ronaldo to win Best Footballer in Asia

Son Heung-min has been named Best Footballer in Asia for a record 10th time, edging South Korean teammate Lee Kang-in and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2025 vote organized by Chinese newspaper Titan Sports.
October 14, 2025 | 01:04 pm GMT+7
Vietnam naturalized striker Xuan Son nears comeback after long injury layoff

Vietnam naturalized striker Xuan Son nears comeback after long injury layoff

Two key players of Vietnam national team, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son and left-back Doan Van Hau, have entered the final phase of their recovery and are close to an official return.
October 14, 2025 | 09:20 am GMT+7
Malaysia head coach under fire for controversial remarks on FIFA sanctions

Malaysia head coach under fire for controversial remarks on FIFA sanctions

Malaysia national team head coach Peter Cklamovski is facing criticism for comments viewed as disrespectful toward the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) amid FIFA sanctions over naturalized players' documents.
October 14, 2025 | 07:36 am GMT+7
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