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Hard for Liverpool to stay top as Man City too strong: John Arne Riise cools title talk

Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise believes that the pressure is too much for his old club to stay top of the Premier League, citing injuries to several key players and also Manchester City’s return to form.

Colombian cops offer cash reward for info on kidnapped dad of Liverpool’s Luis Diaz

Colombian authorities have announced a reward of 200 million pesos (RM231,457) for anyone providing crucial information that aids in the rescue of Luis Díaz’s father.

Matrade secures naming rights for QPR’s Loftus Road

Matrade has entered a partnership with English football club Queens Park Rangers to secure naming rights for its stadium, Loftus Road.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach