Football, badminton, NBA and esports news for fans in Malaysia and South East Asia — fast, factual and in Malaysia time.https://ibet.news/en-myhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/ceferin-rebukes-infantino-as-khelaifi-rules-out-fifa-bid/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/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.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:22:58 GMTfootballhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/ancelotti-urges-patience-with-vinicius-after-brazil-win/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/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.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:59:54 GMTfootballReal Madridhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/fam-to-seek-passport-and-citizenship-clarity-on-heritage-players/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/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.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:34:28 GMTfootballhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/flc-drops-fortnite-player-huty-after-fncs-broadcast-gesture/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/flc-drops-fortnite-player-huty-after-fncs-broadcast-gesture/FLC has ended its deal with Fortnite player Huty days after a broadcast camera caught his middle-finger gesture at the 2026 FNCS Global Championship.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:33:55 GMTe-sportshttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/mofokeng-scores-twice-as-south-africa-put-five-past-eritrea/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/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.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:33:35 GMTfootballhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/former-nba-champion-jr-smith-arrested-in-texas-on-family-violence-assault-causin/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/former-nba-champion-jr-smith-arrested-in-texas-on-family-violence-assault-causin/Two-time NBA champion JR Smith was arrested in Texas on a charge of family violence assault causing bodily injury, according to Hunt County jail records. Further details remain unavailable.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:33:00 GMTbasketballNBAhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/swiss-fa-withdraws-backing-for-infantino-ahead-of-2027-fifa-vote/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/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.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:54:41 GMTfootballhttps://ibet.news/2026/10/01/pistons-drop-weight-clause-as-duren-mulls-us200m-deal/https://ibet.news/2026/10/01/pistons-drop-weight-clause-as-duren-mulls-us200m-deal/Detroit has removed a monthly weigh-in clause from its five-year, US$200 million offer to All-NBA center Jalen Duren, who must decide by 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:53:57 GMTbasketballNBAhttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/modern-warfare-4-adds-collateral-a-buy-round-mode-echoing-cs-valorant/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/modern-warfare-4-adds-collateral-a-buy-round-mode-echoing-cs-valorant/Infinity Ward unveils Collateral, a single-life bomb-site mode in Modern Warfare 4 where players earn and spend cash between rounds instead of using preset loadouts.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:45:25 GMTe-sportshttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/ex-police-deputy-ayob-khan-to-steer-fam-integrity-drive/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:02:33 GMTfootballhttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/dr-hasmah-ali-100-remembered-as-the-heart-of-malaysian-badminton/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/dr-hasmah-ali-100-remembered-as-the-heart-of-malaysian-badminton/Former BAM patron Dr Hasmah Ali, who died aged 100, is hailed for uniting Malaysia’s shuttlers, notably guiding the 1992 Thomas Cup-winning side.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:01:51 GMTbadmintonMalaysia Badmintonhttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/drury-targets-league-one-rise-after-valencia-and-brentford-spells/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:25:35 GMTfootballPremier Leaguehttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/malaysias-identity-v-squad-take-asian-games-bronze-after-japanese-sweep/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/malaysias-identity-v-squad-take-asian-games-bronze-after-japanese-sweep/Gan Hoon Ming’s Identity V roster fell 2-0 to Japan in the Aichi-Nagoya semi-finals but still secured Malaysia a bronze medal on their Asian Games debut.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:24:37 GMTe-sportshttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/harper-draws-line-on-bench-role-leaving-spurs-with-big-call/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/harper-draws-line-on-bench-role-leaving-spurs-with-big-call/After a dazzling rookie play-off run, Dylan Harper says “F--- no” to returning to the bench, forcing San Antonio to decide whether De’Aaron Fox or the 20-year-old will start at point guard.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:48:42 GMTbasketballNBAhttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/pocognoli-urges-scotland-reaction-after-10-man-3-0-loss-to-switzerland/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:47:58 GMTfootballNations Leaguehttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/nba-to-pick-las-vegas-expansion-owners-soon-us12-13bn-price-tag/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/nba-to-pick-las-vegas-expansion-owners-soon-us12-13bn-price-tag/League expected to name one of three bidding groups for new Las Vegas franchise shortly, with total team-and-arena cost projected at US$12-13bn.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:19:21 GMTbasketballNBAhttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/carragher-urges-city-title-removals-questions-owners-future/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:18:45 GMTfootballPremier Leaguehttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/rodriguez-free-kick-sparks-3-0-swiss-win-over-ten-man-scotland/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:04:07 GMTfootballhttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/gordon-and-kane-lift-10-man-england-past-czechs-in-nations-league/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:54:02 GMTfootballPremier Leaguehttps://ibet.news/2026/09/30/cools-credits-tapp-nooa-as-malaysia-eye-asean-cup-final-berth/https://ibet.news/2026/09/30/cools-credits-tapp-nooa-as-malaysia-eye-asean-cup-final-berth/Captain Dion Cools hails Brad Tapp and Nooa Laine after successive clean sheets leave Malaysia one win from the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:24:39 GMTfootballHarimau Malaya