2010
VIENTIANE (10 June 2010) – Sepp Blatter confirmed this week that he will seek re-election as FIFA president for another four-year term at the world governing body’s congress in 2011, saying his job was not yet complete. “I am going to be frank and direct. I haven’t finished my job,” said Blatter. “I am ready…
PHNOM PENH (9 June 2010) – Following FFC (Football Federation of Cambodia) Annual Plan 2010 and with the support of AFC, a ‘C’ License Coaching Course began this week at the National Football Centre in Cheng Meng village in Phnom Penh. The course will last until 20 June 2010. At the occasion of the opening…
PHNOM PENH (8 June 2010) – The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) are looking to South Korea to assist them in their quest for a new chief coach to replace Scott O’Donell (pix). FFC Deputy secretary and spokesman May Tola said that they are already in contact with the Korea Football Federation (KFA) on the…
VIENTIANE (8 June 2010) – Football has a pedigree dating back to mediaeval England, when villagers hoofed an inflated pig’s bladder around a muddy paddock. Today, though, the 22 players on the pitch are supported by a ghost squad of scientists drawing on biomechanics, physics, nutrition, psychology and other performance-enhancing disciplines. Here are some examples…
VIENTIANE (5 June 2010) – Few fans watching Asian teams at the FIFA World Cup 2010 Finals may know about the connection between their national team jerseys’ and recycled mineral water bottles from Tokyo or Taipei. Indeed, thanks to modern technology, there is a genuine link – one that ensures that these teams will have…
KOTA KINABALU (5 June 2010) – Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-14 Festival of Football can promote the sport and raise the bar for the game in the state. He said the Festival would not only have great significance for future stars of Asia but also…