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BANGKOK: The Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 Trophy Tour kicks off its regional journey to the public in Thailand on Wednesday (March 25), with the iconic trophy to be showcased at the Bangkok International Motor Show at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 2, Booth A1... [1]

(Reuters) -- Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday. U.S. [2]

Former Palestinian international footballer Suleiman al-Obeid has been killed in an Israeli air strike in southern Gaza, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) said on Thursday. [3]

Thailand’s hosting of the upcoming 33rd SEA Games has suffered successive setbacks, including Cambodia’s abrupt withdrawal from eight disciplines due to “significant security concerns” amid simmering border tensions. [4]

Thirumalai Charity, in collaboration with Chennai based Great Goals Football Academy, organised a football tournament for school students aged between six and 12 years at Vedavalli Vidyalaya school campus in Ranipet on Sunday. [5]

The DNA of Kim Jong-nam’s son confirms the murdered man's identity The government in Kuala Lumpur did not reveal who gave the DNA samples. It is thought to have been his son Kim Han-sol. [6]

SINGAPORE—As Southeast Asian money floods into English football while local leagues are left to rot, the proposed Asean Super League (ASL) might just offer those investors a viable alternative and put a stop to the financial drain from the region. [7]

Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain won a landslide victory to be elected president of the Asian Football Confederation on Thursday, replacing longtime rival Mohamed bin Hammam. (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-25 · 75% match

Asean Hyundai Cup trophy tour officially kicks off in Bangkok on March 25 as AFF announces new partner for their main events

BANGKOK: The Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 Trophy Tour kicks off its regional journey to the public in Thailand on Wednesday (March 25), with the iconic trophy to be showcased at the Bangkok International Motor Show at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 2, Booth A1

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-17 · 72% match

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US

(Reuters) -- Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday. U.S.

[3] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2025-08-10 · 75% match

Israel kills 'Palestinian Pelé' waiting for aid in southern Gaza - Salah criticised UEFA's tribute

Former Palestinian international footballer Suleiman al-Obeid has been killed in an Israeli air strike in southern Gaza, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) said on Thursday.

[4] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-11-27 · 75% match

Border tensions force Cambodia to sit out key events for Bangkok SEA Games

Thailand’s hosting of the upcoming 33rd SEA Games has suffered successive setbacks, including Cambodia’s abrupt withdrawal from eight disciplines due to “significant security concerns” amid simmering border tensions.

[5] MM www.thehindu.com · 2026-03-23 · 42% match

Students participate in women’s football tournament in Ranipet

Thirumalai Charity, in collaboration with Chennai based Great Goals Football Academy, organised a football tournament for school students aged between six and 12 years at Vedavalli Vidyalaya school campus in Ranipet on Sunday.

[6] MM asianews.it · 85% match

The DNA of Kim Jong-nam’s son confirms the murdered man's identity

The DNA of Kim Jong-nam’s son confirms the murdered man's identity The government in Kuala Lumpur did not reveal who gave the DNA samples. It is thought to have been his son Kim Han-sol.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-04-17 · 75% match

Asean Football Federation Hopes Local Money Can Fuel Ambitious League

SINGAPORE—As Southeast Asian money floods into English football while local leagues are left to rot, the proposed Asean Super League (ASL) might just offer those investors a viable alternative and put a stop to the financial drain from the region.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-05-02 · 75% match

Sheik Salman Elected President of Asian Football

Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain won a landslide victory to be elected president of the Asian Football Confederation on Thursday, replacing longtime rival Mohamed bin Hammam.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-07-11 · 75% match

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘When Will Burmese Football Reach Its Golden Age?’

On this week’s edition of Dateline Irrawaddy, Burmese Editor Aye Chan Myae discusses where Burmese football is headed following the under-23 team’s strong showing at the Southeast Asia Games in Singapore.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-01-30 · 75% match

Bangladesh cancels women’s football matches after Islamist protests

Bangladesh women football players celebrate a goal against Maldives during the final match of the qualifying round of the 3rd South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) women’s football championship in the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on November 17, 2014

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