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Thailand football star Theerathon denies conflict rumors with national teammate

Thailand football star Theerathon denies conflict rumors with national teammate

Thai star defender Theerathon Bunmathan has publicly denied long-standing rumors of a conflict with Danish-born center-back Jonathan Khemdee, after speculation intensified over the national team's latest call-up.
'Top-tier football is not for experimenting': Madam Pang defends decision to sack coach Ishii

'Top-tier football is not for experimenting': Madam Pang defends decision to sack coach Ishii

Thai fans threaten to boycott national team following coach Ishii's sacking

Thai fans threaten to boycott national team following coach Ishii's sacking

Thai media recommend South Korean coaches Park Hang-seo, Shin Tae-yong to lead national team

Thai media recommend South Korean coaches Park Hang-seo, Shin Tae-yong to lead national team

Thai media have suggested several available coaches with Southeast Asian experience as candidates to replace Masatada Ishii after his surprise dismissal, including former Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo and former Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong.
October 22, 2025 | 03:27 am PT
Thailand fires head coach Masatada Ishii

Thailand fires head coach Masatada Ishii

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has announced the departure of head coach Masatada Ishii on Tuesday, as he was considered no longer suitable for the national team.
October 21, 2025 | 01:30 am PT
Madam Pang makes special move as Thai players want to leave national team

Madam Pang makes special move as Thai players want to leave national team

Madam Pang, president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), has launched a campaign to boost support for the national team, as head coach Masatada Ishii revealed that some players expressed a desire to leave.
March 19, 2025 | 08:26 pm PT
Thailand legend questions appointment of Korean referee in 2024 ASEAN Cup final

Thailand legend questions appointment of Korean referee in 2024 ASEAN Cup final

Thai football legend Piyapong Pue-on believed the ASEAN Football Federation lacked prudence in appointing a South Korean referee for the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final between Thailand and Vietnam, the latter being led by a Korean coach.
January 9, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Vietnam deserve ASEAN Cup title: Thailand head coach

Vietnam deserve ASEAN Cup title: Thailand head coach

Thailand coach Masatada Ishii acknowledged his team's defensive errors and admitted Vietnam played better and deserved the 3-2 win in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final to claim the title.
January 5, 2025 | 06:38 pm PT
Thailand coach readies for penalty shootout in second leg of ASEAN Cup final with Vietnam

Thailand coach readies for penalty shootout in second leg of ASEAN Cup final with Vietnam

Coach Masatada Ishii has called for Thailand to correct defensive mistakes, including the marking of Vietnam naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son, and ready for a penalty shootout ahead of ASEAN Cup final second leg against Vietnam.
January 4, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT
Thailand lost to Vietnam due to defensive mistakes toward naturalized striker: head coach

Thailand lost to Vietnam due to defensive mistakes toward naturalized striker: head coach

Thailand coach Masatada Ishii attributed his team's 1-2 defeat to Vietnam in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup final to defensive errors when marking naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
January 2, 2025 | 07:39 pm PT
Thailand beat Philippines in dramatic ASEAN Cup semis to set up final against Vietnam

Thailand beat Philippines in dramatic ASEAN Cup semis to set up final against Vietnam

Suphanat Muenta scored a crucial late goal in extra time to secure Thailand's 3-1 victory over the Philippines in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup semifinals (4-3 on aggregate), setting a final showdown with Vietnam.
December 30, 2024 | 03:13 pm PT
Philippines will cry after second leg of ASEAN Cup semifinals: Thailand player

Philippines will cry after second leg of ASEAN Cup semifinals: Thailand player

Defender Chalermsak Aukkee is confident that Thailand will secure a spot in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final and leave the Philippines in tears after the second leg at of the semifinals at Rajamangala Stadium.
December 29, 2024 | 09:10 pm PT
Thailand coach apologizes for historic loss to Philippines

Thailand coach apologizes for historic loss to Philippines

Thailand head coach Masatada Ishii promised to correct the mistakes in the ASEAN Cup semifinals second leg, following a shocking 1-2 defeat to the Philippines, their first loss to this opponent in 52 years.
December 27, 2024 | 11:55 pm PT
Vietnam unbeaten in 20 consecutive ASEAN Cup group stage games

Vietnam unbeaten in 20 consecutive ASEAN Cup group stage games

Vietnam have extended their unbeaten streak in the group stage of the ASEAN Cup, formerly AFF Cup, to 20 matches following a 1-0 victory over Indonesia on Sunday.
December 16, 2024 | 06:03 pm PT
Thailand head coach leaves pitch after disagreement with billionaire heiress Madame Pang

Thailand head coach leaves pitch after disagreement with billionaire heiress Madame Pang

Thailand's head coach Masatada Ishii walked straight into the locker room following a disagreement with Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Nualphan Lamsam after the team defeated Malaysia in the 2024 ASEAN Cup.
December 16, 2024 | 01:29 am PT
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