MANILA (19 Jan 2011) – Hans Michael Weiss arrived in Manila this week to take over as the new chief coach of the Philippines and at once declared that the team has to comfortably beat Mongolia before they can plan for the future. The Philippines will take on Mongolia in a two-game qualifying round for…
YANGON (19 Jan 2011) – The 2011 edition of the Myanmar National League (MNL) Grand Royal kicked off at the Thuwunna Youth Training Center (YTC) last Saturday before a rousing spectatorship of more than 10,000 screaming fans. In the opener, Yangon United began their season on the right note when they edged out Nay Pyi…
HANOI (18 Jan 2011) – Vietnam Television (VTV) and Vietnam Cable Television (VCTV) have reached an agreement to V-League’s broadcasting rights – after two weeks of negotiations with cable TV provider Audio Vision Global (AVG). Under the agreed terms, VTV will broadcast ‘live’ 20 out 91 matches of the V-League while VCTV said they will…
BANGKOK (18 Jan 2011) – ASEAN foreign ministers have agreed to propose to the grouping’s leadership that the region host the FIFA World Cup in 2030 as a group, diplomatic sources say. The foreign ministers, who are meeting in Lombok, Indonesia, would submit a formal and detailed plan for approval by the ASEAN leaders when…
SINGAPORE (17 Jan 2011) – Hougang United FC are hoping that their recent change in name will translate into a change in fortunes when the new S-League 2011 season kick-off next month. It is the fourth time that the Hougang Stadium-based team has changed their name since they began their professional debut as Marine Castle…
PHNOM PENH (17 Jan 2011) – It was a predictable end to the group stage of the Hun Sen Cup this week with the big boys advancing while the lesser teams fell by the wayside. In what was considered as the group of death in Group D, Stung Treng grabbed the top spot only due…