16 Sep

The sun came out, along with the dignitaries, children and footballers from the prefecture of Fukushima, 200km North East of Tokyo today, to witness the inauguration of a world 'first'. The Japanese FA Medical Centre based at the J-Village is the first of its kind, and was officially opened following an $800,000 USD FIFA contribution through the GOAL programme. The J-Village is the first football specific national training centre in Japan and was opened in July 1997. The facility is used as a training camp by various clubs including the Japan National team, as well as hub for delivering Coaching courses and...

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16 Sep

EVERYONE and everything has price? But there is no price for values and integrity. The KBS-SAM partnership must be seen as something that only enchances Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM) value and should not be seen as one that sold it's soul for a price. Despite the effort and support by Sports Minister, Datuk Shabery Cheek, SAM must be seen critizing the KBS and MSN when they go wrong. I am quite sure SAM President Khawari Isa is aware of that situation. The Minister who once challenged Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on a debate, granted RM 100,000 for SAM to organize...

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15 Sep

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today announced that Malaysia will participate in the FIA Formula One world championship through its own racing team - 1Malaysia F1 Team, starting from 2010. Najib said that the Formula One Federation (FIA) has accepted Malaysia's bid to enter the 2010 and future championships.The premier said that the 1Malaysia F1 team was a government and private initiative, combining the collaborative experience of Proton and Lotus.He said the team was supported by world-class expertise, and backed by the Sepang international circuit, Motorsports Association of Malaysia as well as Automobile Association of Malaysia. Speaking to reporters at Ministry of...

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14 Sep

FAM Tresurer Dato' Cheong Keap Tai. resigned effectively September 10,2009. His resignation letter was accepted by FAM President Sultan Ahmad Shah who is currently in London. It is learnt that in the last FAM exco meeting wild allegations was directed at a particular member, which caught many by suprise. Much later during the meeting Dato Cheong was asked to explain to members on the allegations. It was also learnt that Dato Cheong wrote a personal letter to Sultan Ahmad Shah on the matter and the ruler of Pahang requested him to provide substantial proof. A new treasurer is expected to be appointed...

04:01 / Local / Sports
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14 Sep

Sometimes official are not aware of the SEA Games regulations or tournament rules. FAM can't set a quarter-finals target as they don't exist, only semi-finals spot is available. Maybe FAM officials are already feeling the pressure so much so they can even name a target that does not not exist. Relax la guys these is only Sea Games ! Please take your time and set new targets. I shall wait. Read harian metro story here. ...

04:00 / Local / Sports
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14 Sep

WHETHER IT'S A PRINTER, REPORTER, BLOGGER OR SENIOR CITIZEN THAT LEADS AN ASSOCIATION, IT'S NOT THE MATTER, WHAT MATTERS THE MOST PEOPLE MUST GET THE JOB DONE. TO PFAM I WILL SUGGEST TO FOLLOW THE FOOT STEPS OF PFA, THE WORLD'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION. PFAM SHOULD HAVE A OPEN MIND ABOUT LEARNING, BUT IF EMPLOYED STAFF AND MEMBERS ARE ARROGANT THEN I AM SURE YOU WILL FACE THE WRATH OF THE PLAYERS AND MEDIA. CASE STUDY The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) was formed on 2nd December 1907 and is the world’s longest established professional sportsperson’s union. The aims of the PFA...

03:55 / Local / Sports
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13 Sep

MALAYSIA defeated Lesotho 5-0 at the MBPJ Stadium on Friday but their leading men upfront Mohd Zaquan Adha Abdul Razak and Norsharul Idlan Talaha have yet to really click. Coach K.Rajagopal believes that his strikeforce should be given time. Read Eric Samuel report here. Can these strikers deliver in Laos ?...

03:47 / Local / Sports
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07 Sep

The Professional Footballer's Association of Malaysia (PFA Malaysia), slated for launching on Thursday, will look after the welfare of professional players in the Malaysian League (ML).PFA Malaysia general secretary E.R. Subramaniam said it would represent players in matters like salary payments, termination of contracts in mid-season, terms of contracts and others for the benefit of players." All active players are eligible to register as members while retired players can register as affiliated members of PFA Malaysia," he told Bernama here Monday.Subramaniam said PFA would also look after the welfare of retired players by holding courses to equip them with other skills."Membership...

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03 Sep

THE Malaysian Under 23 lost narrowly 1-0 to Al Qadisyah, these is the second defeat for K.Rajagopal boys after going down 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Sunday. Rajagopal fielded second stringers, with likes of Bunyamin Umar, Aidil Zafuan and Zaquan Adha were on the bench. "The boys played well and they fought hard, I played the reserves today and I rested some senior players for the match against Jordan ( On Sunday). So far the players been very committed and they are playing and working hard." said Rajagopal from Saudi Arabia. "We want to keep the team for three years, now...

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02 Sep

The national Under-23 squad will focus on international friendlies as their final preparation for the Sea Games in Laos from Dec 9 to 18. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad said the squad was not participating in any championship in the next three months. "It is a request from national coach K. Rajagobal following a discussion with the technical committee, not to expose the squad's strength by participating in the pre-Sea Games championship in Laos next month," he told Bernama, here, today. He said another reason was the spread of Influenza A(H1N1), which had also forced the cancellation of some...

03:31 / Local / Sports
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