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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

UEFA unveils €1 bil investment to boost women’s football across Europe

With the “Unstoppable” initiative, UEFA pledges to advance grassroots, development, and competition programmes, aiming for a sustainable future in women’s football by 2030

Spain wins their fourth European Championship, beating England 2-1

This is Spain’s first title since 2012, while England is the runner-up for the second time in a row

Legenda bola sepak Jerman, Franz Beckenbauer meninggal dunia

Legenda bola sepak Jerman, Franz Beckenbauer yang menjadi kapten negara itu ketika menjulang Piala Dunia 1974 meninggal dunia pada usia 78 tahun, lapor agensi berita DPA

Why a derelict stadium was picked for Euro 2028

The selection of the United Kingdom and Ireland as joint hosts of Euro 2028 is not as surprising as the choice of Casement Park as one of the 10 venues for the football tournament which is second in scale and popularity to the World Cup.

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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

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

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens