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Currently in the ASEAN region, there are only three countries that officially apply VAR in domestic leagues, namely Thailand, Singapore, and Việt Nam. Football VAR technology will be used at three tournaments in the ASEAN region. Photo of AFF HÀ NỘI — The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has decided to …

Many would say that results at the youth level do not reflect the true state of a football nation, but for me, this is a wake-up call for the administrators.   Việt Nam U16s were hammered 0-5 by Indonesia on July 3, lengthening the losing streak of Vietnamese football against …

A Mikel Merino goal in the penultimate minute of extra time grabbed Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany to send them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and keep their dreams of a record-breaking fourth European Championship title alive. Spain’s Mikel Merino (number 6) celebrates with teammates after scoring his …

Kenyan Edwin Yebei Kiptoo and Lê Thị Tuyết both set records, as 11,000 runners took part in the 2024 International Vietcombank Mekong Delta Marathon on July 7. Marathon Kenyan Edwin Yebei Kiptoo runs to win the 2024 International Vietcombank Mekong Delta Marathon on July 7 in Hậu Giang Province. Photos …

Spanish media reported that the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will be full on July 16, when 80,000 spectators come to see the introduction of Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. Mbappe will wear jersey number 9 and enter the Bernabeu under lights and fireworks. No matter how far France go at the …

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi’s blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday. A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin …

Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe’s France up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the late match. Germany and Spain clash in Stuttgart at 1600 GMT with the host nation putting their hopes on the line …

Marina Bay Golf Course has permanently closed after 18 years of operation due to the policy of restructuring land use in Singapore. The golf course was opened in November 2006. It was the first and only public 18-hole golf course in Singapore. The move is part of the plan to …

The group of WAGs of English national footballers have sided with Annie Kilner to protect her from Lauryn Goodman, the mistress of her husband Kyle Walker. Megan Pickford, wife of goalkeeper Jordan, Anouska Santos, girlfriend of Luke Shaw and Tolami Benson, partner of Bukayo Saka, have promised to protect Kilner …

Five years after stepping on a skateboard for the first time, Vareeraya Sukasem will represent Thailand at the Olympics, aged just 12. Vareeraya, known by her nickname “ST”, booked her place in dramatic fashion at a qualifying event in Budapest last month and will be one of the youngest athletes …