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Latest football news for fans in Malaysia and South East Asia.
Alex Scott leaves England squad after tendon injury
Alex Scott has withdrawn from England duty after a tendon injury in the 7-0 win over Croatia and will return to Bournemouth for further assessment.
Republic of Ireland held by Israel in tense Serbia fixture
Troy Parrott's penalty was cancelled out by Dor Peretz as the Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Israel in a behind-closed-doors Nations League match in Serbia.
Anwar urges Malaysia to give their all in Vietnam play-off
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Harimau Malaya to give their best against Vietnam in the 2026 FIFA Asean Cup third-place play-off in Jakarta.
Hojlund penalty sinks Wales as Denmark complete Nations League double
Rasmus Hojlund's 75th-minute penalty gave Denmark a 1-0 Nations League win over Wales, who moved up to third in Group A4 after Norway's defeat in Portugal.
After 11 World Cups, Kolkata fan awaits Brazil–India friendly
Dipak Nandy, who has attended every World Cup since 1986, was set to watch Brazil face India in Kolkata on television from his hometown.
Brazil beat India 4-0 in first senior men's meeting
Brazil beat India 4-0 in Kolkata on Saturday in the senior men's teams' first meeting, with Samuel Lino scoring twice after Estevao and Pedro struck.
Turkish referee chief detained as federation plans overhaul
Turkey’s referee chief Ferhat Gundogdu and four others are in pre-trial detention as the federation works to form a new refereeing oversight committee.
China's Asian Games bronze ends 28-year men's medal wait
China's under-23 men beat Uzbekistan on penalties after a 2-2 draw to take Asian Games bronze in Japan, ending a 28-year medal wait for the country.
Dominican Republic bars Haiti team after fans try to force entry
The Dominican Republic has barred Haiti's national team from its sports venues after fans tried to enter a sold-out Nations League match in Santo Domingo.
Fifa report finds no single route to World Cup success
Fifa's 500-page report on the 2026 World Cup identifies 11 tactical trends across 104 matches, concluding there was no single winning formula.
Malaysia's clean sheets offer hope after ASEAN Cup final miss
Malaysia missed the Fifa Asean Cup final on goals scored despite beating Singapore 6-0, with Tan Cheng Hoe encouraged by three group-stage clean sheets.
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 after Ronaldo leaves training camp
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen as Joao Felix sealed Jorge Jesus's third win in three matches, following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from camp.
Turkey provisionally suspends 448 club officials in betting probe
Turkey's football federation has provisionally suspended 448 current and former club officials over betting and referred them to its disciplinary committee.
Ceferin rebukes Infantino as Khelaifi rules out Fifa bid
Uefa chief Aleksander Ceferin criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Copenhagen, while PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi ruled out a Fifa election bid.
Ancelotti urges patience with Vinicius after Brazil win
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti called for patience with Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid forward scored and assisted in a 4-2 friendly win over Australia.
FAM to seek passport and citizenship clarity on heritage players
FAM president Ab Ghani Hassan apologised over the seven-player document case and said he would seek Home Ministry clarity on their passport and citizenship status.
Mofokeng scores twice as South Africa put five past Eritrea
Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first two South Africa goals in a 5-0 win over Eritrea in Cairo, putting his side five points clear in Afcon qualifying Group D.
Swiss FA withdraws backing for Infantino ahead of 2027 FIFA vote
Swiss Football Association ends support for fellow Swiss Gianni Infantino's lone bid for re-election as FIFA president, citing unanswered governance concerns.
Ex-police deputy Ayob Khan to steer FAM integrity drive
Former Deputy IGP Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay is named chairman of FAM’s Integrity Committee, part of a wider reshuffle agreed at Wisma FAM on 30 Sept.
Drury targets League One rise after Valencia and Brentford spells
Martin Drury recalls Valencia’s 2025 Bernabéu win and a short Brentford stint as he takes a two-year mission to drive hometown Huddersfield out of League One.
Pocognoli urges Scotland reaction after 10-man 3-0 loss to Switzerland
New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli felt "sad" after a 3-0 Nations League defeat to Switzerland and says Saturday’s trip to North Macedonia is now vital.
Carragher urges City title removals, questions owners' future
Jamie Carragher says Manchester City must lose the trophies won between 2009-10 and 2017-18 after being found guilty of Premier League financial breaches, and insists the club’s owners should step aside.
Rodriguez free-kick sparks 3-0 Swiss win over ten-man Scotland
Jack Hendry’s early red card left Sebastien Pocognoli’s Scotland outgunned at Hampden as Switzerland eased to a 3-0 Nations League B victory.
Gordon and Kane lift 10-man England past Czechs in Nations League
Anthony Gordon’s third goal in as many games and Harry Kane’s 87th for England secured a 2-0 Nations League win in Prague after Pavel Sulc saw red.