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Latest football news for fans in Malaysia and South East Asia.
Maresca sees City unity amid financial case and Ipswich test
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City are more united after a financial rules verdict as they prepare to face Ipswich with a seventh straight league win at stake.
Infantino apologises for scrapped World Cup investment plan
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologised over a withdrawn World Cup investment proposal, but Council members said key questions remained unanswered.
Mourinho slams timing of Vinicius ban after Roma comeback
Jose Mourinho criticised the timing of Vinicius Junior's four-match ban after Real Madrid came from 3-1 down to beat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League.
Indonesia’s women’s league returns after seven-year absence
Indonesia’s women’s league returns on Sunday for the first time since 2019, with six clubs, about 200 players and 24 billion rupiah allocated by the PSSI.
PSG withstand City comeback to win 4-2 at the Etihad
Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium after building a 3-0 lead, despite two second-half goals from Erling Haaland.
South Korea FA warns against personal attacks amid squad-division claims
South Korea's football association has urged fans to stop personal attacks on players, warning of the psychological burden of unverified claims about divisions in the squad.
Luis Enrique says City deserved trophies won on pitch
PSG coach Luis Enrique says Manchester City deserved the trophies they won on the pitch and hopes the club avoids sanctions after an independent commission found it guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.
Atletico deepen United woes as Viking hold Bayern to 3-3 draw
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0, while Viking Stavanger recovered from a Bayern Munich comeback to earn a 3-3 Champions League draw.
Infantino could secure re-election as critics struggle to find challenger
Gianni Infantino could win a fourth Fifa term without a leading challenger, but legal action over a shelved investment plan remains a threat.
Flick says 1-0 would suffice as Barcelona visit Galatasaray
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says a 1-0 win would satisfy him at Galatasaray on Tuesday, with Raphinha absent for the Champions League trip to Istanbul.
Palace overturn Forest as Glasner loses on Selhurst return
Crystal Palace beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Selhurst Park as Daichi Kamada scored his first Premier League goal on Oliver Glasner's return to south London.
Barcelona stay perfect as Atletico snatch late Alaves win
Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 to preserve their perfect start in La Liga, while Cristian Romero's late header gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win at Alaves.
Diomande seals Madrid win as Vinicius sees red against Villarreal
Yan Diomande scored his first Real Madrid goal in a 1-0 win over Villarreal before Vinicius Junior was sent off following a VAR review of a hair pull.
Rayo Vallecano match abandoned after fans throw objects
Rayo Vallecano’s La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao was abandoned at 0-0 after fans protesting against the club president threw objects onto the pitch.
City face hostile Anfield trip after financial rules verdict
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday after a financial rules verdict, with an appeal pending and potential sanctions hanging over the Premier League leaders.
De Zerbi demands Tottenham response at Manchester United
Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-placed Tottenham to respond at Manchester United on Saturday as Spurs seek their first Premier League victory this season.
JDT beat PKR Svay Rieng 6-0 in Asean Club Championship
Johor Darul Ta’zim beat PKR Svay Rieng FC 6-0 in the Asean Club Championship, with Muhammad Daniesh Amiruddin scoring twice in Iskandar Puteri.
Harimau Malaya’s talent pipeline questioned after Fifa Asean Cup
Malaysia's third-place Fifa Asean Cup finish has renewed scrutiny of its youth football system, with 12 heritage or naturalised players in the squad.
Malaysia climb to 133rd in Fifa rankings after cup run
Malaysia rose three places to 133rd in the latest Fifa world rankings after three wins and a draw in the Fifa Asean Cup. The next update is on November 18.
Messi calls Argentina farewell saddest day of his career
Lionel Messi called his Argentina retirement the saddest day of his career after scoring once and setting up two goals in a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday.
MP calls for linked community clubs to grow Malaysian football
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal urges Malaysia to link grassroots football programmes using Japan's community club model as Parliament debates sports law changes.
Manchester City ruling puts UK-UAE investment ties under strain
Manchester City’s financial reporting verdict has strained UK-UAE relations as the club appeals and both governments prepare for investment talks in London.
France hit four late goals against Belgium as Italy go second
France scored four late goals to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League, while Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in Bologna to move up to second in Group A1.
Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to claim first Fifa Asean Cup
Indonesia won the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup in Jakarta, beating Thailand 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw; Malaysia finished third by defeating Vietnam 1-0.