Several years ago, investing in football was a hobby for Vietnamese businessmen. Names like Mr. Thang, chairman of Dong Tam FC, Mr. Duc of Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC and Mr. Long of Hoa Phat Hanoi FC have been very popular. Football was regarded as a good way to market their companies and products. The…
JAKARTA (20 Sept 2011) – For all the dramatic talk of reform under Indonesian football’s new management, next season’s domestic league will look all but untouched. In a sudden about-face, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) have announced that they will not alter the local league’s format. Instead, they say, any major reform will have to…
YANGON (19 Sept 2011) – Striker Nguyen Xuan Nam scored once in each half against Malaysia to lead Vietnam into the final of the AFF Under-19 Championship 2011 where they will face favourites Thailand on Wednesday. The match ended with Vietnam winning 2-1 at the historic Aung San Stadium here today. In the other semi-final…
YANGON (19 Sept 2011) – A missed penalty late in the game cost Myanmar a place in the final of the AFF Under-19 Championship 2011 as they allowed Thailand to advance on a 2-1 win in the semi-final tie that was played at the Youth Training Centre. The win for Thailand will see them squaring…
Finally, the 2011 season of the Thailand Futsal League was kicked off on the weekend. Originally, the season was scheduled to start in April/May this year but had to be postponed because of certain financial difficulties. The new Futsal season also marked the countdown for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 which Thailand will be…
VIENTIANE (19 Sept 2011) – Former Indonesia national chief coach Alfred Riedl is set to sign a three-year contract with the Laos Football Federation (LFF) – marking a return to the side he managed two years ago for the SEA Games 2009 when they were the hosts. “I will sign a three-year deal with Laos.…