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Football passion turns toxic as World Cup watch party brawls betray spirit of the game : sports analyst

Blind loyalty, provocation and poor emotional control are fuelling violence among football fans, urging stricter crowd management and firm enforcement after two World Cup watch party brawls

Romario calls for Ancelotti’s sacking after Brazil’s shock World Cup exit to Norway

Brazilian football legend Romario has urged the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to sack Carlo Ancelotti following the Selecao's stunning Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the loss as a national embarrassment

ICC election stunner: Malaysia’s Mahinda loses board seat as deputy chair Khwaja ousted

The ICC associate member directors' election delivered a major shake-up, with Malaysian Cricket Association president Mahinda Vallipuram failing to retain his board seat while long-serving ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja suffered a stunning defeat in one of the biggest upsets in recent ICC history

FAM needs fresh leadership, not older hands : Former KAFA CEO

Former Kelantan football administrator Ahmad Muzakkir Hamid says FAM should cap the age limit for top leadership candidates at 60 instead of 70, arguing that Malaysian football needs energetic, forward-thinking leaders and a transparent electoral process

Selangor reunite with Adidas after 16 years as iconic partnership returns

Red Giants revive one of Malaysian football's most celebrated kit partnerships, with Adidas returning as official apparel supplier from the 2026/27 season after a 16-year hiatus

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