DILI (9 Feb 2011) – European football clubs have voiced strong opposition to talk of a winter World Cup and criticised the way world governing body FIFA have been handling changes in football. “The time for monopolies is over. Football needs democracy and transparency,” said European Club Association chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “ECA members agree that…
SINGAPORE (8 Feb 2011) – Continuity is the name of the game and Gombak United have decided to retain around 65% of their players for the new S-League season. “Most of the players have been loyal to the club and so we have decided to retain their services for the new season,” said John Yap,…
KUALA LUMPUR (7 Feb 2011) – Contrary to earlier reports, Malaysian national striker Safee Sali has announced that he has signed for Indonesian Super League side Pelita Jaya instead. Earlier, the 27-year-old frontman had given the impression that he will be heading to Persib Bandung but following the official press conference with his current club…
YANGON (7 Feb 2011) – Yadanarbon FC were honoured as the best professional club in Myanmar following their win of the League crown and also the Cup double last season. Other than taking the Best Team award at the Myanmar National League Prize Giving Ceremony last month, Aung Kyaw Moe was also chosen as the…
JAKARTA (6 Feb 2011) – The Indonesia Olympic side was held to a 1-1 draw by Pelita Jaya Under-21 team in a friendly that was played at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium last night. With Oktovianus Maniani (Sriwijaya FC Palembang) and Dendy Santoso (Arema Indonesia) still injured, returned to fitness captain Yongki Aribowo had to…
MANILA (6 Feb 2011) – The Philippines have targeted the bronze medal at the SEA Games in Indonesia at the end of the year and a quarter-final finish at the AFC Challenge Cup which begins this month. They will open their qualifying campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup on 9 February against…