![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 - Spain fire Vilda as women's team coach, name assistant as replacement Soccer - Spain fire Vilda as women's team coach, name assistant as replacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693965898_tbJorgeVilda.jpg)
Soccer - Spain fire Vilda as women's team coach, name assistant as replacement
Jorge Vilda was replaced by his assistant, Montse Tome, who becomes the first woman to helm the women's national team.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Soccer: South Korean soccer player detained over suspected bribery Soccer: South Korean soccer player detained over suspected bribery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684222749_sonjunho.jpg)
Soccer: South Korean soccer player detained over suspected bribery
Son Jun-ho plays for the South Korean national team and Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan.
Tue May 16 2023
![Soccer: FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups Soccer: FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678847917_FIFA.jpg)
Soccer: FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups
The Club Benefits Programme affords clubs a share of national team competition revenues in return for releasing players
Tue Mar 28 2023
![TMJ not keen on becoming Harimau Malaya manager TMJ not keen on becoming Harimau Malaya manager](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647515321_TunkuMahkotaJohor.jpg)
TMJ not keen on becoming Harimau Malaya manager
Hamidin said TMJ is not interested in holding any posts but expressed his desire to continue to help improve the national team's standard.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Soccer: Mbappe slams French football president Le Graet for 'disrespecting' Zidane Soccer: Mbappe slams French football president Le Graet for 'disrespecting' Zidane](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671668255_KylianMbappe.jpg)
Soccer: Mbappe slams French football president Le Graet for 'disrespecting' Zidane
Le Graet said he would not pick up the phone if the Zidane called him to discuss coaching the national team.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![Rumour Has It: Brazil to rival Portugal in pursuit of Jose Mourinho as new national team boss Rumour Has It: Brazil to rival Portugal in pursuit of Jose Mourinho as new national team boss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620163191_JoseMourinho.jpg)
Rumour Has It: Brazil to rival Portugal in pursuit of Jose Mourinho as new national team boss
Jose Mourinho is a man in demand at international level, with Brazil reportedly rivalling Portugal in pursuit of his signature.
Mon Dec 26 2022
![Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669438317_TBmaradona.jpg)
Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona
Members of the Argentine national soccer team commemorated Diego Armando Maradona at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, two years after his death.
Sat Nov 26 2022
![World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669265150_BRAZIL.jpg)
World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn
On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to watch the games, rooting for the national team seeking its sixth world title.
Thu Nov 24 2022
![Argentina disqualified, stolen World Cup: TV show plays to fans' worst fears Argentina disqualified, stolen World Cup: TV show plays to fans' worst fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668130140_ARGENTINA.jpg)
Argentina disqualified, stolen World Cup: TV show plays to fans' worst fears
The series brought to the screen one of Argentine soccer fans' worst nightmares - their national team being disqualified from the World Cup.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![Pandelela hopes MS will cast net wider to increase talent pool Pandelela hopes MS will cast net wider to increase talent pool](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661330234_TBPANDALELANFTj.jpg)
Pandelela hopes MS will cast net wider to increase talent pool
Pandelela said the COVID-19 pandemic had also taken a toll on the development of junior athletes in the national team as well as the state divers.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Malaysia banking on shuttlers to deliver gold no. 3 on day five (Aug 2) Malaysia banking on shuttlers to deliver gold no. 3 on day five (Aug 2)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659404560_Medals.jpg)
Malaysia banking on shuttlers to deliver gold no. 3 on day five (Aug 2)
In the semi-finals, the national team had no problems disposing of hosts England 3-0.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![FIFA names 16 cities that will host 2026 World Cup FIFA names 16 cities that will host 2026 World Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81558600634_FIFA.jpg)
FIFA names 16 cities that will host 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be the first Mundial in which 48 national teams will take part.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![Reward, celebration being considered over national team's Asian Cup qualification - PM Reward, celebration being considered over national team's Asian Cup qualification - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655297343_KimPangon.jpg)
Reward, celebration being considered over national team's Asian Cup qualification - PM
The government is considering rewarding the national football team and holding a celebration over their qualification to the 2023 Asian Cup finals, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob said.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![Brazilian soccer icon Pele calls on Putin to stop 'wicked' Ukraine invasion Brazilian soccer icon Pele calls on Putin to stop 'wicked' Ukraine invasion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631666723_TBPELE.jpg)
Brazilian soccer icon Pele calls on Putin to stop 'wicked' Ukraine invasion
Pele made the public plea minutes before Ukraine's national team played in a World Cup qualifying game.
Thu Jun 02 2022