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AFC joins UEFA, CONCACAF in opposing FIFA’s FFE plan, warns World Cup boycott talk threatens unity

Asian football’s governing body says FIFA’s proposed commercial entity lacks transparency and broad consultation, warning the growing backlash has fuelled unprecedented divisions and even public discussion of a World Cup boycott

Malaysia must fix football foundations first before dreaming of World Cup hosting: analyst

Sadek Mustaffa says Malaysia needs decades of development, stronger governance and RM250 million annual investment to build a credible football ecosystem

Forget the GOAT debate, let’s just enjoy football again – T. Vignesh

Football is supposed to bring people together, but the never-ending GOAT debate has done the opposite. Instead of arguing over who is the greatest, maybe it's time we appreciated two incredible players and simply enjoyed the beautiful game

The World Cup’s biggest myth: It has always been Europe vs South America – T. Vignesh

Every World Cup brings fresh hope that a new nation will conquer football's biggest stage. But nearly a century of history tells a different story, with Europe and South America continuing to dominate while Asia and Africa remain in pursuit of a long-awaited breakthrough

World Cup: Hong Myung-bo steps down as S. Korea coach after early exit

Hong, 57, made the announcement at a press conference at the team's training site in Zapopan, western Mexico

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders