Hoang Nguyen

Indonesian football has taken the unprecedented step of permanently banning two players following a series of violent incidents that have left the nation's domestic leagues in an alarming state.

Vietnam advanced to the U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals as Group A leaders after defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0, knocking the hosts out of the tournament.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)'s leadership is considering a mass resignation to avoid a potential FIFA punishment following a major scandal involving the fraudulent naturalization of seven players.

Thailand secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Iraq with a dramatic late equalizer in their second Group D match of the U23 Asian Cup, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive.

Bill Gates has finalized a major $7.88 billion transfer to his ex-wife Melinda Gates’ private foundation, marking one of the largest publicly disclosed divorce settlements ever.

Air travel between Singapore and Malaysia has spiked sharply ahead of the 2026 Chinese New Year, with some fares rising as much as sixfold as holiday demand surges and train tickets sell out.

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest real-estate project has been completed, a super villa valued at approximately £30 million ($40.6 million) that serves as his residence after retirement.

Charlie Manby has returned to his job as a bricklayer only days after securing a £60,000 (US$80,000) prize from his stellar debut run at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

Jordan secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Saudi Arabia Tuesday night, a result that prevented Vietnam from clinching a quarterfinal berth despite their current lead in Group A.

Vietnam claimed their second victory in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup with a late goal and opened the door wide to the quarterfinals.

Former NFL offensive tackle Matt Kalil has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, model and influencer Haley, following viral remarks she made regarding his genitals and the impact on their marriage.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed it will soon schedule the hearing for the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)'s appeal regarding the sanctions of seven naturalized players for document falsification.

Vietnam made an impressive start to their 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup campaign with a 2–0 victory over higher-rated Jordan on Tuesday, claiming an early advantage in Group A.

Serie A club Sassuolo have reportedly set a €40 million (US$46.7 million) asking price for Indonesia naturalized defender Jay Idzes following interest from AC Milan and other clubs ahead of the January transfer window.

Buriram United striker Guilherme Bissoli has delivered a stellar season, placing above Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the world's most prolific scorers in 2025.

Malaysian outlet SNE Sports has sparked a debate after choosing the national team’s 4-0 win against Vietnam at the Asian Cup qualifiers as the best moment of 2025, amid FIFA sanctions of seven players involved for document forgery.

From historic milestones to crushing disappointments, 2025 has witnessed the trophies, the failures and the scandals that shaped Southeast Asian football.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's decisive personnel changes, combined with the decision to push the team higher up and apply greater pressure from the front line, were the catalysts for Vietnam's emotional comeback against Thailand in the 33rd SEA Games men’s football final.

The Vietnam men's football team have been rewarded with big bonuses from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), sponsors and individuals following their stunning comeback victory over Thailand to secure gold at the 33rd SEA Games.

Assistant referee Phutsavan Chanthavong has changed her Facebook name and locked her profile after facing a wave of online outrage following a controversial call in the SEA Games women's football final that cost Vietnam the gold medal.