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…
VIENTIANE (16 Jan 2011) – The Vientiane Capital Football Federation will be hoping that the 400 million kip (USD50,000) they will inject into the team this year will give the chance to win the Lao League 2011. The three-time winner of the Lao League (2007, 2008, 2009) failed to win the 2010 championship. “Therefore, we…
JAKARTA (15 Jan 2011) – The Indonesian FA (PSSI) are set to take actions against the illegal Indonesia Premier League (LPI) following the official backing given by international football body, FIFA. Nugraha Besoes, the secretary general of the PSSI, said that in the letter which was signed by FIFA secretary general Jerome Valken, the international…
HANOI (15 Jan 2011) – Vietnam captain Nguyen Minh Phuong has quit the national team following their failure to retain the AFF Suzuki Cup they won two years ago. Vietnam picked up their maiden silverware of the AFF Suzuki Cup in 2008 when they beat Thailand in the final. But last month, their quest for back-to-back…