SENTUL (26 March 2012) – Aiming to produce more world-class football stars such as Lionel Messi, Barcelona FC have started the construction of a full residential soccer school in Sentul, West Java. The school said that FCB Escola Indonesia would apply the values of La Masia, the club’s soccer school in Barcelona. “The concept is…
PAROI (26 March 2012) – Negeri Sembilan fought back from two goals down to hold Indonesia Premier League side Persebaya Surabaya to a 2-2 draw in a friendly that was played at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium last night. Despite playing at their opponent’s den, Persebaya had little problem in stamping their authority with the…
Newin Chidchob is not only one of Thailand’s best known politicians, he is now also one of the most famous and successful operators in Thai football. He took over Thai Premier League side Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in 2010 and moved the club’s base from Ayutthaya to his home province of Buri Ram – renaming…
PHNOM PENH (26 March 2012) – Preah Khan Reach FC picked up their second win in the Metfone Cambodia League 2012 when they totally outclassed Chhlam Samut FC 6-0 at the National Olympic Stadium yesterday. In their first game of the new season last week, Preah Khan had blasted former champions Phnom Penh Crown 3-0.…
KUCHING (25 March 2012) – The Malaysia national team could only managed a drab 1-1 draw against Super League side Sarawak in a friendly that was played at the Sarawak National Stadium last night. It was the ASEAN champion’s eighth game without a win. Utilising a highly experimental side without the likes of Safee Sali,…
JAKARTA (25 March 2012) – It is the end of the road for chief coach Simon McMenemy when Mitra Kukar FC decided to part ways with the Englishman following what they termed as ‘not being able to fulfil the ideals of the club.’ The decision to rescind the contract was made following Mitra Kukar’s 1-0…