19 Jun

Early this year I told a few people that North Korea and South Korea will be in 2010 World Cup. Some of my friends laughed at me and told me, that I must be joking. The story below explains everything about North Korea, their dedication , commitment and discipline of wanting to be in the World Cup. Let's forget about South Korea.. I think FAM must now learn from North Korea, national team should be training in North Korea, instead of China, Slovakia, Singapore and Indonesia. Maybe the Under-16 team should be placed in North Korea for 3 years. Why Not! They...

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15 Jun

Australian football officials launched their bid Sunday to host either the World Cup in 2018 or 2022, saying they felt it was a realistic goal. "Hosting the World Cup would provide Australia with an unparalleled opportunity and give Australia a lasting and living legacy for generations to come," Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy told the bid launch at Parliament House, the country's seat of government. "On the world stage, there is no event with the same level of global appeal or audience reach as the FIFA World Cup." Lowy was joined by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Socceroos Mark Schwarzer and...

08:56 / International / Sports
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11 Jun

The Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) Disciplinary Board (DB) let Kelantan FA president Tan Sri Annuar Musa, Perlis coach Irfan Bakti and KL PLUS coach Mat Zan Mat Aris off the hook, with just a stern warning, due to lack of concrete evidence. FAM Disciplinary Board chairman Kamaruddin Abdullah who emerged after a four-hour meeting here Thursday said the board could not charge the three for breach of the FAM's code of conduct due to a lack of concrete evidence. "We are concerned when the president of an FA or club speak out on policy matters because there are rules and regulations...

08:46 / Local / Sports
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11 Jun

CHONG WEI & NICOL DAVID TO BE HONOURED TOMORROW Two Datuks who are the world number one players in badminton and squash respectively, head the list of five candidates for the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM) 2008/2009 award. Men's singles badminton ace and Beijing Olympics silver medallist Datuk Lee Chong Wei and women's world number one squash player Datuk Nicol David lead the cast in the awards scheduled for tomorrow. Also on the list are national track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang who made it to the quarter-finals of the Keirin event at the Beijing Olympics and who won a silver medal (200m sprints)...

08:38 / Local / Sports
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10 Jun

JONATHAN Fernandez wrote a tribute on his mentor "VIJESH RAI" read about at www.mmail.com.my/content/life-sir-vijesh" JAIHO salutes Jonathan for a very well written piece, something which is from the heart. Jonathan I have not forgotten the bannana leaf lunch that I owe you, I am yet to find a good one bro. God Bless...

08:37 / Local / Sports
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10 Jun

TODAY My Friend and Boss Mr Vijesh Rai celebrates his 40th Birthday. I have known him since 1996 and in the last 14 years, I trully have enjoyed his friendship and to a certain extent I owe it to him, for what I have become. He has always told me not to be emotional about Malaysian Sports, but to be rational and constructive about Malaysian sports. He has has always given me his support even during my tenure as FAM Media Officer from 1996-2002.He was there for me when my mum passed away nine years ago, when I dashed out from...

04:15 / Local / Sports
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09 Jun

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger says there is no chance of an Asian country winning the World Cup in South Africa next year. Wenger is in Kuala Lumpur as an ambassador for Castrol, who are one one of the main sponsors for the World Cup next year. He said that although Asian footballing countries have made significant improvement in recent years, it would be almost impossible for them to be a real threat. “Naturally, I will be at South Africa for the World Cup next year. The favourites for the Cup? Well, it would be the usual suspects. The main two contenders from...

05:22 / International / Local / Sports
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09 Jun

ROKK TALK by Lazarus Rokk - June 4, 2006 GUTEN Morgen, Malaysia, welcome to the winter FIFA World Cup Germany 2006. It’s so cold in some host cities here, that the prospect of a “White World Cup” may not be all that outlandish as it would seem. And that won’t be much fun, as apart from having to cope with the cold and the rain, all the gorgeous women – particularly the samba queens – who will be arriving from 31 countries around the world will be covered from head to toe. Like it or not, they make every World Cup more attractive...

04:07 / International / Local / Sports
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09 Jun

SIVAJI the "BOSS" is a well known movie in the Indian Industry, and when super star Rajnikanth acted in the movie he truly carried out the role of the BOSS" very well. From June 14-28, South Africa who will hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup, will also have a new boss who will oversee the progress and development of the FIFA World Cup. FORMER FAM Head of Research & Development and AFF Technical Assistant Windsor John has been appointed by FIFA as the Confederations Cup "SUPREMO". Windsor will be in South Africa for 1 month to oversee the entire running of the...

03:21 / International / Local / Sports
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09 Jun

Brazil midfielder Kaka finalized his move to Real Madrid on Monday, marking the end of a "soap opera" that will usher in a new phase of his career in Spain. "Now the soap opera is over," said Kaka, decked out in a yellow Brazilian national term jersey after a practice session ahead of Wednesday's Brazil-Paraguay qualifier in the northeastern coastal city of Recife. "The only leftover details were the medical exams, and I've done them. The negotiations are closed and I have sealed my transfer to Real Madrid." Real Madrid announced the signing of the attacking midfielder from AC Milan earlier Monday....

03:09 / International / Sports
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