YANGON (22 Jan 2010) – Yadanarbon FC star Yan Paing has been named as Myanmar National League best player. The 28-year-old helped Yadanarbon win the MNL Grand Royal 2009 league title on Sunday – their second trophy of the year. Yan Paing was chosen ahead of Yangon United captain Myo Min Htun and Kanbawza defender…
SINGAPORE (21 Jan 2010) – French club Étoile FC and Beijing Guoan FC from China have been named by the FA of Singapore (FAS) as the two clubs which will complete the line-up of the 12 teams taking part in the S-League 2010. In announcing the decision, FAS president Zainudin Nordin said that the choice…
NAKHON RATCHASIMA (21 Jan 2010) – Thailand’s hopes of winning the King’s Cup this year suffered a reality check when they crashed to Poland 3-1 as Singapore were pummelled by defending champions Denmark 5-1 at the His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium yesterday. The Poles, eager to form a strong squad for their…
NAKHON RATCHASIMA (20 Jan 2010) – The gate receipts from the King’s Cup will be donated to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Suwat Liptapanlop, chairman of the organising committee, said the tournament was expected to get around 3.3 million baht (USD100,000) from the sale of tickets. The sum will be given to the Haiti government.…
HANOI (20 Jan 2010) – The Vietnam 2010 league season will start on Saturday with the Super Cup between V-League champions SHB Da Nang and Song Lam Thanh Hoa (formerly The Cong) at the Ninh Binh Stadium. Da Nang, playing in their first ever Super Cup match are led by former three-time Golden Ball winner…
YANGON (19 Jan 2010) – A 2-0 defeat at the hands of Yangon United in their last game of the season failed to prevent Yadanarbon FC from lifting their first Myanmar National League crown. With the result being inconsequential following second-placed Delta United’s 1-0 loss at the hands of Okkthar United earlier in the week,…