Billionaire Nualphan Lamsam, also known as Madam Pang, will run for Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president against main competitor politician Pauline Ngarmpring. Siam Sport reported that Madam Pang and Ngarmpring will be two of the candidates for the FAT president election that will take place on Feb. 8, 2024. …
Read More »Messi named Time’s ‘Athlete of the Year’
Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s “Athlete of the Year” for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d’Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami. Time said the Argentine superstar had already had a transformative impact on the American sporting landscape, …
Read More »Under-fire Ten Hag urges Man Utd hierarchy to keep faith in him
Erik ten Hag urged Manchester United’s hierarchy to keep faith with him on Tuesday as his track record proves he is the right man to rebuild the troubled club. Ten Hag is under fire following a turbulent start to a season that began with high hopes after the Dutch boss …
Read More »Adilson Da Silva win 2023 Vinpearl DIC Legends Việt Nam
Golf Adilson Da Silva of Brazil takes the trophy of the 2023 Vinpearl DIC Legends Việt Nam, on December 2 in Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province. — Photos of organisers NHA TRANG — Brazilian Adilson Da Silva won the 2023 Vinpearl DIC Legends Việt Nam, on December 2 in Nha …
Read More »Vietnam count on coach Troussier’s Asian Cup experience for success: AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Vietnam will count on their Asian Cup-experienced head coach Philippe Troussier to enjoy a successful tournament. “Vietnam will have the advantage of being guided by a coach who has tasted Asian Cup glory,” the AFC wrote. “Their best in the continental showpiece has been …
Read More »Indonesian fans’ brawl gives football director stitches
Indonesia Football Association director Yoyok Sukawi received eight head stitches during a match-side brawl between fans of football clubs PSIS Semarang and PSS Sleman. The game between the two clubs from Indonesian national championship Liga 1 on Sunday ended with a 1-0 victory for Semarang. In the last minutes of …
Read More »PSG don special Korea jersey for league match
Paris Saint-Germain showed their appreciation for midfielder Lee Kang-in and South Korean fans by wearing a special Korean jersey for their Ligue I match on Sunday. PSG’s Lee Kang-in (R) and goalkeeper Arnau Tenas, in jerseys with South Korean printing, celebrate after their 2-0 victory against Le Harve in Ligue …
Read More »David De Gea embraces life after Manchester United exit
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is loving life as he has went on dates with his wife, hung out with ex-teammates and maintained his physique, though he still hasn’t found a new club. On Nov. 30, De Gea’s wife, Spanish pop star and actress Edurne posted a photo …
Read More »Leading Asian MMA tournament returns to Vietnam
Following the success of the 28th edition, the 29th AFC MMA tournament will continue to be held in the southeastern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on Dec. 9. The poster of the 29th AFC MMA tournament. Photo by Angel’s FIghting Championship This event includes seven matches, including four title fights. …
Read More »Beer makes Dutch club more money than players
Despite ranking fourth in the Dutch national championship Eredivisie league, famed team FC Twente earned more money from selling beer than selling players last season. According to a financial report released earlier this week, Twente generated a net profit of €5 million ($5.43 million) from catering, most of which came …
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