Football
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Asia
Amid grief, Tai Po FC return to league action after deadly Hong Kong fire
The fire has upended the lives of many in the community. Police said the number of dead may still be…
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Asia
Seven footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal ‘victims’: Union
KUALA LUMPUR: Global footballers’ union FIFPro says that seven players embroiled in a Malaysian national team eligibility scandal are themselves…
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Asia
Thai football fans vow SEA Games stadium boycott over ticket rules
BANGKOK: Thai football fans pledged Monday (Dec 1) to skip cheering for their home team from stadium stands during upcoming…
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News
Man who drove into crowd at Liverpool football parade pleads guilty to 31 charges
LONDON: A British man who injured more than 130 people by ploughing his car into a crowd of Liverpool football…
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Asia
Malaysia PM Anwar vows no cover-up in probe into football forgery scandal
PLAYERS BANNED FOR 12 MONTHS The players were given a 12-month ban in September after FIFA found that false documentation…
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Asia
Full time: Singapore end long wait for Asian Cup qualification after victory in Hong Kong
A historic night for Singapore as the Lions created history by qualifying for the Asian Cup on merit for the…
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Asia
FIFA to probe ‘internal operations’ of Malaysia FA in twist to foreign-born footballers forgery saga
KUALA LUMPUR: World football governing body FIFA will launch a formal investigation into the internal operations of the Football Association…
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Asia
Singapore will go for win against Hong Kong, ‘not entertaining’ thought of draw: Gavin Lee
Should the crunch clash finish in a draw, qualification will come down to results on the final matchday, where Singapore…
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Mexico
The NFL’s “Hasta La Muerte” scores big with Mexican fans
If you ever hear the word “football” in Mexico, it’s more than likely in reference to “fútbol” — or soccer…
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Asia
Foreign-born footballers saga: Malaysia FA to pursue arbitration after FIFA dismisses appeal
KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia will take the case of seven foreign-born players’ eligibility to play for the…
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