ASEAN federation gets support to target World Cup 2034 hosting

Khairy Jamaluddin

By Mark Baber
August 14 – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Football Federation (AFF) has set its sights on the ASEAN region jointly hosting the 2034 World Cup. Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pictured) has told local media that the 10 ASEAN nations who attended the ASEAN ministerial meeting on Sports in Kuala Lumpur have agreed to conduct a feasibility study.

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Belgian Michel Sablon structures a Singaporean revolution

Michel Sablon

By Samindra Kunti
August 14 – Back in April, at the tiny Jalan Besar stadium in hot and humid conditions, Harimau Muda ground out their first S.League win of the season against Young Lions, 1-0. From the stands Michel Sablon was watching on with much interest. The Belgian is a seasoned observer of the beautiful game. He had watched games from the USA to Indonesia, but this was his first acquaintance with Singaporean football.

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Matt Scott: Roman, please may I have another two more players?

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“Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing.” The goose with the golden eggs, Aesop

Even John Terry – that Captain, Leader, Legend of Chelsea lore, who would in time make rubble of walls with his bare thighs if his manager so desired – is not superhuman. Eight years ago even he was knocked unconscious on a football pitch,

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Watch AS Roma vs Sevilla LIVE on Insideworldfootball. Kick off 6pm (BST) Friday 14 August

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August 13 – With just a week to go before the official start of the Spanish and Italian leagues seasons, the AS Roma vs Sevilla friendly Friday night (August 14) is the final competitive challenge for both managers to test their new season line-ups. You can watch the match live on Insideworldfootball at http://www.insideworldfootball.com/watch-live-football/17649-as-roma-v-sevilla-18-00-gmt 

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