![Pan Gon wants to stay despite setback in World Cup Qualifier Pan Gon wants to stay despite setback in World Cup Qualifier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718169354_TBKimPanGon.jpg)
Pan Gon wants to stay despite setback in World Cup Qualifier
National team head coach Kim Pan Gon voiced his desire to continue guiding Malaysia although the Harimau Malaya missed the chance to qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Soccer - Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery Soccer - Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697708519_Neymar.jpg)
Soccer - Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery
The 31-year-old was forced off during Brazil's World Cup qualifier two weeks ago before an MRI scan confirmed the extent of his injuries.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![Soccer: Poland, Sweden refuse to play World Cup match with Russia Soccer: Poland, Sweden refuse to play World Cup match with Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645946818_poland.jpg)
Soccer: Poland, Sweden refuse to play World Cup match with Russia
Poland and Sweden said they would not play their soccer World Cup qualifiers against Russia in March.
Sun Feb 27 2022
![Ronaldo will always be Portugal captain, says coach Ronaldo will always be Portugal captain, says coach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616901637_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Ronaldo will always be Portugal captain, says coach
Ronaldo is in no danger of losing the Portugal captaincy over his outburst at the end of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![We switched off, Jota says after Ronaldo denied winner We switched off, Jota says after Ronaldo denied winner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616922805_WorldCup.jpg)
We switched off, Jota says after Ronaldo denied winner
Saturday's Group A match in Belgrade ended in a 2-2 draw.
Sun Mar 28 2021
![Frappart becomes first woman to referee men's World Cup qualifier Frappart becomes first woman to referee men's World Cup qualifier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616917562_Frappart.jpg)
Frappart becomes first woman to referee men's World Cup qualifier
Earlier in December, Frenchwoman Frappart became the first female official to take charge of a men's Champions League.
Sun Mar 28 2021
![Argentina breeze past Peru in World Cup qualifier Argentina breeze past Peru in World Cup qualifier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605672015_FIFA.jpg)
Argentina breeze past Peru in World Cup qualifier
The win extended Argentina's unbeaten run to 11 games and means they stay second in the 10-team South American qualifying group for Qatar 2022.
Wed Nov 18 2020
![FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England's Alli FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England's Alli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61483579929_DeleAlli.jpg)
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England's Alli
This follows Dele Alli's obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
Fri Sep 08 2017
![Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61496554692_LondonBridge.jpg)
Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims
"The players did not intend any disrespect to the memories of the victims or to cause upset to their families, friends or any individual affected by the atrocity," it added.
Fri Jun 09 2017
![Liverpool youngster Woodburn named in Wales squad Liverpool youngster Woodburn named in Wales squad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71489672069_BenWoodburn.jpg)
Liverpool youngster Woodburn named in Wales squad
Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn has been named in Wales' squad for the first time ahead of their World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on March 24.
Thu Mar 16 2017
![FIFA rejects Bolivian appeal against docked points FIFA rejects Bolivian appeal against docked points](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71442533891_950x600.jpg)
FIFA rejects Bolivian appeal against docked points
FIFA docked points from the Bolivians and gave them to Chile and Peru in a Nov. 1 decision after Paraguayan-born Nelson Cabreras inclusion in their team for the South American qualifiers.
Sat Feb 04 2017
![England and Scotland to defy FIFA poppy ban England and Scotland to defy FIFA poppy ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478160112_blackarmband.jpg)
England and Scotland to defy FIFA poppy ban
England and Scotland are planning to defy a FIFA ban on players wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier on Nov 11.
Thu Nov 03 2016
![FIFA says England and Scotland cannot wear poppy armbands FIFA says England and Scotland cannot wear poppy armbands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443676994_FIFAheadquarters.jpg)
FIFA says England and Scotland cannot wear poppy armbands
FIFA has rejected a request by England and Scotland for their players to wear armbands featuring poppies during their World Cup qualifier on Nov 11.
Wed Nov 02 2016
![England bench beckons for Wayne Rooney: Reports England bench beckons for Wayne Rooney: Reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81472560816_WayneRooney.jpg)
England bench beckons for Wayne Rooney: Reports
The England captain is reportedly in line to be dropped to the bench for the World Cup qualifier away to Slovenia on Tuesday.
Mon Oct 10 2016
![Football: Guatemala shock USA 2-0 in World Cup qualifier Football: Guatemala shock USA 2-0 in World Cup qualifier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41458972978_FIFA.jpg)
Football: Guatemala shock USA 2-0 in World Cup qualifier
With goals in the first 15 minutes from Rafael Morales and Carlos Ruiz, Guatemala earned their first ever World Cup qualifying victory over the USA.
Sat Mar 26 2016