2011
JAKARTA (27 Nov 2011) – Following what was felt as a largely disappointing outing for the women’s Futsal team at the recent SEA Games 2011 Vivin Sasongko, the team manager of the squad has made a request that the FA of Indonesia (FAI) organize a Women’s Futsal League. At the SEA Games in Jakarta, the…
BANGKOK (27 Nov 2011) – Muang Thong United’s hope of closing in on current Thai Premier League leaders Buriram PEA were dashed this week when they were denied the full points by a resolute BEC Tero Sasana to a 2-2 draw. With just the one point, Muang Thong are now a full ten points behind…
YANGON (26 Nov 2011) – Magway FC and Yadanarbon FC have picked up sports insurance packages for their players with a payout of up to KYAT1 million (USD 156,000) for accidental death during competition or training. “This is good news for athletes from both teams. The sports insurance will cover their players if they are…
KUALA LUMPUR (26 Nov 2011) – It is make or break for Malaysia in their third game of the third round 2012 Olympic Games qualifiers when they take on Bahrain tomorrow night at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. After losing 2-0 to powerhouse Japan in the opener, there were hopes that the Malaysians would at least…
JAKARTA (25 Nov 2011) – Despite his inability to deliver Indonesia’s first football gold medal in 14 years, Rahmad Darmawan will still be given the faith to lead the Under-23 team for the next SEA Games in 2013 which will be hosted by Myanmar. Indonesia’s hope of the gold medal on home soil was dashed…
DILI (25 Nov 2011) – Asian football’s highest individual accolade – the Diamond of Asia – has been awarded to former AFC President and the Sultan of Pahang, His Majesty Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Ibni Sultan Abu Bakar Riayatuddin Al Muadzam Shah. HM Sultan Ahmad Shah led the Asian Football Confederation from 1994 to 2002,…