29 Apr

Four former footballers yesterday threw their support behind a proposal to legalise sports betting ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. They said legalising sports wagers would reduce illegal betting and match-fixing, but some said it could encourage people to go into debt. Last month, the New Straits Times said sports betting may be legalised in time for the World Cup, which is being held from June 11 t o July 11. Berjaya Group was seeking government approval to operate sports betting activities. Datuk Soh Chin Aun, 60, a captain of the national team in the 1980s, said people would probably resort...

06:04 / Local / Sports
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03 Jul

Indonesia's soccer chiefs are to clamp down on clubs after a shambolic season during which teams played without home grounds and rules regarding coaching qualifications were flouted. All Super League clubs for the 2009-2010 season will need to have a proper home ground, professional management, an under-21 squad and a fully licensed head coach, the Indonesian League Body (BLI) said. "There will be no wandering clubs for next season ...

02:45 / International / Local / Sports
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