SINGAPORE (21 Dec 2017) – The FA of Singapore (FAS) announced changes to Singapore’s domestic professional league. This follows the confirmation that the league will receive resources for the next five years, commencing in 2018 – a sign of commitment from stakeholders who endorsed the FAS’ proposal, and which encourages clubs to develop long-term, multi-year…
DILI (20 Dec 2017) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed that the tender for sale of the commercial rights for the two cycles between 2021 and 2028 will be published on February 1, 2018. After a re-scheduling, approved by the AFC Executive Committee in Bangkok in November, it has been decided that…
BACOLOD (19 Dec 2017) – Ceres-Negros FC picked up the inaugural Philippines Football League (PFL) crown when they completely overwhelmed Global Cebu 4-1 in the final. In the match that was played over the weekend at the Panaad Stadium, international Iain Ramsay found the back of the net three times after Spanish striker Bienvenido Maranon…
SYDNEY (19 Dec 2017) – Former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou, who quit last month after guiding the Socceroos to the World Cup, will manage Yokohama F-Marinos in Japan next season, the club announced Tuesday. Greek-born Postecoglou will replace French coach Erick Mombaerts, who said in early November he would be leaving the J-League club at…
MANILA (18 Dec 2017) – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) have set a budget of P167 (USD 3.3 million) for 2018 with the bulk of the expenses to cover grassroots and youth development. The budget proposal was approved during the PFF Congress this week. “It will be a busy year for us next year,” said…
BANGKOK (17 Dec 2017) – The Vietnam Under-23 team came in third in the M-150 Cup when they beat hosts Thailand 2-1 in Buriam, Thailand. Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong grabbed the opener after just seven minutes with a superb header before doubling the advantage in the 22nd minute with a fine finish from inside the…