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Randy Bintang, Rayhan Latief chase Asia-Pacific amateur golf title

The country’s top two amateur golfers will lead a six-strong delegation to the AAC in New Zealand, where the champion will be given a chance to play in next year's Masters and The Open.

1 hour ago
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Cape Verde, Ghana and Nigeria crash in AFCON qualifying

Ghana led by two goals before conceding twice in each half in Accra to lose 4-2 against Gambia, two of whose goals came from Ebrima Colley in Group C. ...

14 hours ago
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Man City guilty of using 'sham' deals to distort finances, Premier League says

Manchester City used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade, the Premier League said on Tuesday after an independent commission ruled the club guilty of serious breaches of financial rules. ...

22 hours ago

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Manchester City chair rallies fans after reports club found guilty of 114 charges

In an open letter to supporters on Saturday, Al Mubarak said the process was far from over and City's confidence in proving the club's innocence "is just as strong as when this began".

3 days ago
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Japan schoolboy, 11, wins gold while empty seats blight Asian Games

Kurihara, believed to be the youngest competitor at the Games in Aichi-Nagoya, romped to victory in the eSports game Puyo Puyo Champions 10-2 after going 1-0 down in the final.

4 days ago
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Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: Reports

City have dominated English football for more than a decade but their reputation is on the line and they face potentially swingeing sanctions after a process that has taken two years.

5 days ago
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'Failing, chaotic': Teams slam Asian Games organisers

The biggest issue at the Aichi-Nagoya Games has been a shortage of rooms for the 17,000 participants, while some athletes have complained of cramped accommodation.

6 days ago
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Why WTGL is arriving at the right time for women’s golf

As women’s golf enters a period of rapid growth, WTGL is taking the game indoors, combining screen golf and simulator technology with a team format that aims to broaden the sport's appeal to a new generation.

1 week ago
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Asian Games open in Nagoya with glitzy ceremony after troubled buildup

Japan's reputation for precision and efficiency has been under scrutiny as the nation welcomes more than 11,000 athletes competing for 369 gold medals in a whopping 43-sport program.

1 week ago
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Politicians need to stay out of sport at Asiad: Asian Olympic boss

Taiwan sport minister Lee Yang, a former Olympic badminton champion, was initially blocked from attending a flag-raising ceremony at the Games on Friday, triggering a standoff as the Taiwan delegation refused to participate in protest.

1 week ago
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Indonesia, Hong Kong to host new 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup

The 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three guest sides -- Hong Kong, Pakistan and Bangladesh -- will play in two divisions from September 24.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo pledges bigger cash bonus for Asian Games gold medalists

Indonesia is aiming to win four gold medals, down from seven won in the 2023 Asian Games in China, with Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir citing changes to the events being held in Japan.

2 weeks ago
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Bilal Hasan marks UFC debut with second-round KO

The US-born fighter representing Indonesia stopped Peru’s Nilson Rojas in the second round in Shanghai.

4 weeks ago
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Why Indonesia is betting on Infantino

The PSSI's support comes as FIFA's leadership faces growing dissent, but Indonesia sees value in staying close to the center of global soccer power.

1 month ago
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Indonesia’s U-16 girls gain ground toward future development

Indonesia’s U-16 girls mounted a strong campaign to place second in the Srikandi Merdeka Cup, notching up a solid record and gaining sharper international exposure, but the real test now lies in turning a promising run into sustained player development.

1 month ago
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UEFA chief Ceferin rules out running for FIFA presidency

Infantino has shown no signs of walking away from the position he has held since 2016 and made it clear that he was banking on his appeal to the less well-off national associations to win reelection until 2031.

1 month ago
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Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium

Organizers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a finishers' medal depicting a stadium in far-away Munich, Germany.

1 month ago
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Women’s soccer finds fresh hope as Indonesia’s league returns

After seven years without a regular domestic competition, Indonesia’s women’s game is gaining momentum, with the national team’s recent success contrasting sharply with the struggles of the country’s more established men’s side.

1 month ago
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'Disappointing': Indonesia’s early exit from ASEAN Championship draws scrutiny

Despite winning big in earlier matches of the competition against Timor-Leste and Cambodia, Indonesia’s national men soccer team failed to advance to the ASEAN Championship 2026’s semifinals after losing to Vietnam and drawing against Singapore.

1 month ago
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Infantino allies rally as Norway FA chief demands FIFA president's resignation

Confederations and national associations continued to choose sides a week after Infantino abandoned his proposal to raise some $4.2 billion by selling off a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.

1 month ago
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Vietnam keep title defence on track in ASEAN Championship as Singapore advance

Indonesia have not won the title during the competition's 30-year history and the John Herdman-coached side exited with a whimper.

1 month ago
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Infantino, FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout

FIFA apologized to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup as the body's leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday.

1 month ago
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From Surabaya's alleys, Rizky Ridho carries the nation's hopes

As Garuda fights to keep its ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign alive, its captain draws on the discipline that shaped him as a professional player, as well as on the positive leadership culture under coach Herdman.

1 month ago
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UEFA, CONCACAF target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

1 month ago
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FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members

The proposal, first announced on Tuesday, immediately faced a storm of opposition, including from European soccer's governing body UEFA.

1 month ago
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Asia federation backs UEFA, CONCACAF opposition to FIFA World Cup sale plan

The confederation in a statement expressed "deep concern" about the proposed establishment of a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to run the World Cup and FIFA's other events.

1 month ago
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Infantino calls plan to sell World Cup stake a proposal, 'not an obligation'

FIFA announced plans this week to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events, and said it will offer stakes of up to 20 percent in it to external investors.

2 months ago
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Indonesia looks beyond AFF Women's Cup, eyes regional elite

Indonesia's second straight AFF Women's Cup crown confirms its growing dominance in Southeast Asia's second tier, but the bigger challenge lies in closing the gap with the region's elite and building a sustainable future for women's soccer.

2 months ago
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Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight

Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump basked in the attention at the end of a tournament he has called "the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world."

2 months ago
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Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown

Waving red and gold flags, Spaniards and fans from around the world watched as La Roja realised the dream of winning the trophy for the second time following an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres in New Jersey. 

2 months ago

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