Malaysia’s head coach says the third-place finish in the Asian Champions Trophy, following their Asian Games silver, is encouraging as the team shifts focus towards preparations for next year’s Olympic qualifiers
Cheng Hoe opts for a wider selection ahead of China friendlies, giving newcomers a chance to impress as Malaysia prepare for 2030 World Cup/2032 Asian Cup qualifiers
This follows mounting public objections and a stern warning from the Youth and Sports Ministry to not give approval unless the partnership was completely withdrawn
Spanish La Liga club Deportivo Alavés have confirmed that Facundo Garcés can resume competitive football after the Court of Arbitration for Sport granted a provisional suspension of the FIFA sanction imposed on the defender