HANOI (16 March 2012) – The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) have shortlisted seven individuals for the two available coaching positions – as the chief coach of the national team and also of the national Under-23 side. The seven shortlisted candidates are Phan Thanh Hung of Hanoi T&T, Le Huynh Duc of SHB Danang, Nguyen Huu…
BANGKOK (15 March 2012) – The men in black are set to earn more money in the Thai Premier League (TPL) this year following the announcement by Datuk Worawi Makudi, the president of the FA of Thailand (FAT) this week. Datuk Worawi said that following criticism from several quarters over the standard of refereeing in…
JAKARTA (14 March 2012) – Persib Bandung FC are hoping to become the first football club in Indonesia to be listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange – offering up to 45% of their PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat (PBB) shares. “In six to 12 months, we hope to go public or IPO (Initial Public Offering). This…
MANILA (14 March 2012) – Philippines beat Tajikistan 2-1 in the crucial final Group B match of the AFC Challenge Cup 2012 last night at the Halchowk Stadium to book their place in the semi-finals of the championship this year. With the win where they denied the 2008 champions a place in the next round,…
PHNOM PENH (13 March 2012) – Former champions Naga Corp FC had a bad start to their campaign in the new Metfone Cambodia League 2012 when they fell to a 4-2 loss to National Police as newcomer Boueng Ket Rubber Field dumped Kirivong Sok Sen Chey FC 3-1. Naga, the league champions in 2007 and…
BANGKOK (13 March 2012) – Former champions Chonburi FC took a psychological win for the start of the new Thai Premier League season when they beat all-conquering Buriram United on penalties to lift the Thai King’s Trophy – the first silverware of the year. The score at the end of the regulatory 90 minutes was…