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Malaysia takes FIFA to court after sweeping bans on 7 naturalized players

Malaysia takes FIFA to court after sweeping bans on 7 naturalized players

Malaysia has escalated its battle with FIFA, filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a bid to overturn penalties imposed over its seven naturalized players, a scandal that has rocked the country’s football ambitions.
Vietnamese, Chinese football clubs fined $5,000 for brawl at Asian tournament

Vietnamese, Chinese football clubs fined $5,000 for brawl at Asian tournament

FIFA announces new ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asia

FIFA announces new ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asia

Indonesia receive three red cards as team official pushes referee after losing to Iraq in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia receive three red cards as team official pushes referee after losing to Iraq in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia’s frustration boiled over after their 0–1 defeat to Iraq in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as multiple team members confronted Chinese referee Ma Ning, resulting in three red cards.
October 11, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
Indonesia can't sell tickets to Bahrain fans in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia can't sell tickets to Bahrain fans in World Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) allocated 3,000 tickets to Bahrain fans for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier clash at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, but not a single ticket was purchased.
March 19, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
Asian football body takes Bahrain concerns 'seriously' after death threats from Indonesian fans

Asian football body takes Bahrain concerns 'seriously' after death threats from Indonesian fans

Asian football chiefs said on Friday they took Bahrain's concerns "seriously" after the country looked to get a World Cup qualifier moved out of Indonesia over alleged death threats.
October 19, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Bahrain seeks neutral venue for World Cup qualifying match after receiving death threats from Indonesian fans

Bahrain seeks neutral venue for World Cup qualifying match after receiving death threats from Indonesian fans

Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has expressed outrage after getting death threats from Indonesian fans and proposed moving the return leg of the World Cup qualifiers between the two teams to a neutral venue.
October 17, 2024 | 12:34 am PT
Two Southeast Asian players banned for age fraud

Two Southeast Asian players banned for age fraud

Two Timor-Leste players have been banned from all football activities following an investigation by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) into age fraud at youth tournaments.
October 9, 2024 | 12:35 am PT
Vietnamese football players go on strike after not getting paid for 2 years

Vietnamese football players go on strike after not getting paid for 2 years

Thanh Hoa FC players have gone on strike, stating the club has owed them salaries and bonuses for two years, amounting to nearly VND20 billion ($795,000).
August 8, 2024 | 06:38 am PT
Indonesia coach denies putting pressure on referees at U23 Asian Cup

Indonesia coach denies putting pressure on referees at U23 Asian Cup

Coach Shin Tae-yong denied any attempt to put pressure on the referees and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) before the third-place playoff against Iraq in the 2024 U23 Asian Cup.
May 2, 2024 | 02:59 am PT
Vietnam bags two goals among best of U23 Asian Cup group stage

Vietnam bags two goals among best of U23 Asian Cup group stage

Khuat Van Khang's freekick and Nguyen Van Tung's flick were selected by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as among the best goals in the 2024 U23 Asian Cup group stage.
April 25, 2024 | 05:01 pm PT
Indonesia players among stars to watch at U23 Asian Cup

Indonesia players among stars to watch at U23 Asian Cup

Both FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) named Indonesia players among the stars to watch at the 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar.
April 18, 2024 | 01:00 am PT
Indonesia to file complaint against referee after losing to Qatar in U23 Asian Cup

Indonesia to file complaint against referee after losing to Qatar in U23 Asian Cup

Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) president, billionaire Erick Thohir, said it will file a complaint against referee Nasrullo Kabirov's calls in Indonesia's 0-2 defeat to Qatar at the 2024 U23 Asian Cup.
April 16, 2024 | 06:09 am PT
Indonesia coach calls referee's decisions comedic after defeat at U23 Asian Cup

Indonesia coach calls referee's decisions comedic after defeat at U23 Asian Cup

Coach Shin Tae-yong heavily criticized the referee for giving Indonesia a penalty and sending off two of their players in the 2-0 defeat to host Qatar at the U23 Asian Cup opener.
April 16, 2024 | 12:20 am PT
Vietnam's historic 2018 upset win 'special,' AFC says

Vietnam's historic 2018 upset win 'special,' AFC says

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) mentioned Vietnam’s unlikely victory in an article about the history of the U23 Asian Cup ahead of the 2024 edition.
April 6, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
Two Vietnamese players fined for red cards in Asian Cup

Two Vietnamese players fined for red cards in Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has fined Le Pham Thanh Long and Khuat Van Khang $2,000 each for the red cards that they received in the Asian Cup earlier this year.
April 2, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
Indonesia's naturalized defender joins Son Heung-min in World Cup qualifiers' star list

Indonesia's naturalized defender joins Son Heung-min in World Cup qualifiers' star list

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) chose Jay Idzes, a naturalized defender of Indonesia, as one of the 12 star performers in the March fixture of the 2026 World Cup second qualifying round.
March 29, 2024 | 08:38 pm PT
Three football clubs fight over one stadium in Hanoi

Three football clubs fight over one stadium in Hanoi

Hanoi FC, Cong An Ha Noi, and The Cong Viettel are all unwilling to leave Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi, although the Asian Football Confederation ruled that each stadium must be limited to two clubs.
March 18, 2024 | 11:32 pm PT
Two Vietnamese referees to officiate at 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup finals

Two Vietnamese referees to officiate at 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup finals

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed two female referees of Vietnam to the final round of the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on Friday.
February 17, 2024 | 09:10 pm PT
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