HANOI (1 Jan 2012) – Vietnam’s newly-formed Super League kicks off this weekend to mixed reactions. After a season in which the V-League was criticized for low attendance, poor refereeing and chaos in player transfers with exorbitant fees, Vietnam football clubs are demanding a new model of management in order to make the league cleaner…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (1 Jan 2012) – With slightly over a month left to their return to the Singapore S-League, Brunei’s only professional club DPMM FC will be playing against Chiangrai United in a friendly on 18 January. The team which had been in training since October last year, is looking forward to what will…
SINGAPORE (1 Jan 2012) – The LIONSXII team put up an improved performance in their last two friendly matches – drawing 1-1 with PKNS FC and then 3-3 against ATM. After losing 3-2 to Johor in a friendly the previous week at the Jalan Besar Stadium, the trip north to Kuala Lumpur is more fruitful…
KUALA LUMPUR (31 Dec 2011) – The FA of Malaysia (FAM) will only be sending their Under-19 team for the Hassana Bolkiah Trophy (HBT) 2012 which will be held in Bandar Seri Begawan on 25 February to 5 March. The HBT is making a return this year after editions in 2002, 2005 and 2007. But…
JAKARTA (31 Dec 2011) – The FA of Indonesia (PSSI) have removed four of their Executive Committee members after founding them guilty of breaching the code of ethics of the association. The four are La Nyalla Matalitti, Erwin D. Budiawan, Roberto Roue and Tony Aprliani. PSSI spokesman Eddy Elison confirmed the removal this week. “We…
For the entire football family, players, coaches, referees and directors alike, 2011 has been a year tinged with sadness. From legendary Brazilian midfielder Socrates to the vastly experienced Croatian coach Tomislav Ivic, football has lost some of their most iconic figures over the past twelve months. In a list that is by no means exhaustive, FIFA.com…