JAKARTA (11 Jan 2010) – Although the FIFA World Cup in South Africa is six months away, football afficionados in Jakarta can already grab the merchandise as several products have already hit Indomaret chain stores. Pictures of the tournament official mascot Zakumi, an anthropomorphized leopard with green hair, have begun appearing on mugs, T-shirts, piggy…
PETALING JAYA (10 Jan 2010) – Selangor led a late charge to beat Negeri Sembilan 2-1 to lift the Malaysian League season opening Charity Shield last night at the Paroi Stadium. In front of more than 25,000 spectators, homesters Negeri Sembilan grabbed the lead in the 29th minute off a header from Idris Karim when…
HANOI (9 Jan 2010) – Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) are set to lose midfielder Datsakorn Thonglao for the new V-League season even though the Thai international still has a year’s contact left. Datsakorn joined HAGL in 2007 with a three-year contract and a monthly pay of VND70 million (USD3,800). It is believed that current…
JAKARTA (8 Jan 2010) – The FA of Indonesia (PSSI) are confident that the country’s government will provide the necessary funding to support their ambitious bid to host the 2022 World Cup. “We’re waiting for the government to make their decision whether they will back the bid,” said PSSI secretary-general Nugraha Besoes to Reuters. “It…
BANGKOK (7 Jan 2010) – Thailand’s still have a flickering hope of qualifying for the final rounds of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar in spite of their disappointing scoreless draw against Jordan at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok last night. A victory for either side would have put them in a strong position…
BANGKOK (4 Jan 2010) – Bryan Robson, the head coach of Thailand, feels that the team just need one goal to beat Jordan in a crucial 2011 Asian Cup qualifying round at the Rajamangala Stadium on Wednesday. “We have been working very hard in all areas,” said Robson. “I think one goal will be enough…