Sports across Malaysia
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Johan Kamal wants year-round youth leagues in every state
Selangor FC chief executive Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon wants every state to run a youth league all year if he is elected to FAM's club-category executive committee. He said youth development should not depend on short-term tournaments, citing JDT and Kuching City as models.
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Espi's 91st-minute goal gives Real Madrid 3-2 win at Elche
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday at the Martinez Valero stadium, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winner in the 91st minute. The result puts Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the table. Kylian Mbappe also scored for Madrid, while Elche remain bottom.
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Syed Yazid vows to fight for affiliates' voice if elected FAM deputy president
Syed Yazid Syed Omar has pledged to give affiliates a bigger say in FAM's direction if elected as its first deputy president tomorrow. The KLFA president said FAM decisions must consider state associations, clubs, players and coaches, not just the national team.
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Three-way fight for FAM deputy president post hinges on experience
The contest for FAM's first vice-president seat is a three-cornered fight between former vice-presidents Rosmadi Ismail and Mohd Firdaus Mohamed and former executive committee member Syed Yazid Syed Omar. All three are banking on their experience in Malaysian football ahead of tomorrow's election. The second vice-president post is a straight fight between N. Saaran and Afizal Abu Othman.
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Europa League league phase kicks off Wednesday, Milan host Benfica at San Siro
The new Europa League league phase begins on Wednesday, with AC Milan hosting Portuguese giants Benfica at San Siro in the standout tie of the opening matchday. Bayer Leverkusen face Celje, Sunderland meet AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light, Celta Vigo travel to Omonia, while Lyon and Rennes also feature.
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Sabalenka fined RM30,450 for hitting ball at crowd in US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka was fined US$7,500 (RM30,450) after hitting a ball toward spectators and smashing her racket during her US Open final defeat to Elena Rybakina at Flushing Meadows. The loss also saw Rybakina take the world number one ranking from Sabalenka.
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League Cup third round: Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 to reach round four
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the third round of the English League Cup to advance to the fourth round. Mac Allister opened the scoring, Gakpo added a goal and an assist, and Szoboszlai sealed the win with a late long-range strike; Schlager scored Tottenham's consolation.
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Aaron Chia and Tee Kai Wun ready for Asian Games 2026
Malaysian men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia and Tee Kai Wun are preparing for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as a scratch pairing. Aaron said they play with less pressure and hope to spring a surprise and contribute a medal for the Malaysian contingent. They will be joined by Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani in the men's doubles sector.
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Norris tests McLaren hypercar, Verstappen needs title-winning package
Lando Norris tested McLaren's hypercar that will enter the 2027 WEC after finishing third at the Spanish GP. Toto Wolff set out what Verstappen needs to challenge for the 2027 title, as Antonelli leads with eight wins.
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Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca grass
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he regrets not eating grass at the Azteca Stadium after the 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup in July. He says EURO 2028 preparations are easier than the North America World Cup and wants to build on that campaign.
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Dembele hits back at Mbappe as Ballon d'Or 2026 race heats up
Ousmane Dembele has responded to Kylian Mbappe's claim that he is the favourite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, saying his success came from hard work rather than being a chosen one. He spoke after PSG's win over Brest. The award ceremony is scheduled for London on 26 October.
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De Zerbi apologises after Tottenham lose 1-3 to Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the League Cup after a 1-3 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. Manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised and admitted his team are in a difficult moment, with only one win in their first four league games.
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Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to appear in United Russia campaign video
The Washington Capitals said Alexander Ovechkin was asked to take part in a video campaign for United Russia, the party backed by Vladimir Putin, while he was in Russia this summer. The NHL's all-time leading scorer appears behind Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the ad, drawing criticism including from Czech goaltender Dominik Hasek as Russia heads to a parliamentary election on September 18-20.
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FAM elects new leadership tomorrow, 17 of 28 candidates have old ties
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will hold elections for its president and new executive committee on 17 September, seven months after all 17 of its leadership members resigned following an AFC governance review. Of the 28 eligible candidates, 17 have old ties to FAM including 12 former executive committee members, raising questions over whether real change will happen. FAM also needs to restore its credibility after being fined about RM1.9 million by Fifa over fake documents in the registration of seven foreign-born players.
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Middlesbrough rally from two down to draw 2-2 with Millwall
Middlesbrough came back from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Millwall in the Championship at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday. Millwall led through Tairyk Arconte and Lyndon Dykes before Amario Cozier-Duberry and Will Lankshear levelled for the hosts. In the other match, Lincoln won 1-0 at Bristol City.
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Al-Nassr thrashed 0-4 by Al-Ain in ACLE opener
Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League champions, lost 0-4 to Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates in their opening AFC Champions League Elite match. Houssine Rahimi scored twice, with Soufiane Rahimi and Giorgos Giakoumakis adding one each. In another match, Al-Hilal beat Al-Gharafa 2-1 in Riyadh.
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Arteta hails Dowman after 16-year-old's two goals at Portman Road
Mikel Arteta called Max Dowman extraordinary after the 16-year-old scored twice and set up another in Arsenal's 4-2 League Cup third-round win over Ipswich at Portman Road. Arteta said he wants to nurture the teenager carefully.
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16-year-old Dowman scores twice as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in League Cup
Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman scored twice in a 4-2 League Cup win at Ipswich Town, matching Wayne Rooney's 2002 feat of two goals in a League Cup tie at that age. Liverpool also advanced by beating Tottenham 3-1 at Anfield, while Fulham, Brentford and Peterborough went through.
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England hammer Sri Lanka by 119 runs in first T20 as Brook hits 114
England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the opening T20 international at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. Harry Brook struck an unbeaten career-best 114 off 49 balls and Jos Buttler made 80 as England posted 254-4, before Sonny Baker took 3-12 to bowl Sri Lanka out for 135. England lead the three-match series 1-0, with the second game in Cardiff on Thursday.
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Five US sports leagues ask state regulators to ban abusive bettors for life
Five major US professional sports leagues and their players' associations have written to state gaming regulators asking them to permanently bar bettors who threaten or harass athletes, coaches and officials. The joint letter also seeks a standardised reporting system and reciprocal exclusion lists across states, after athletes reported hostile messages tied to player-proposition bets.
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Messi called up by Argentina for October 6 farewell match
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell appearance in a home friendly in Buenos Aires on October 6 following his international retirement. Argentina will face Benin at the Monumental Stadium, after playing Bolivia in Cordoba and Burkina Faso in Buenos Aires during the FIFA window.
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James Rodriguez announces retirement from Colombia duty at 35
James Rodriguez has retired from international football, ending a Colombia career of 131 caps and 31 goals. The 35-year-old announced the decision in a video on social media, days after signing for Atletico Nacional. He won the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring six goals in Brazil.
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Webb admits VAR error let Haaland winner stand in Manchester derby
Referees' chief Howard Webb said he was disappointed after a VAR mistake allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 derby win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The VAR officials involved, Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, have been stood down for this weekend's Premier League matches.
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Lens sack coach Toppmoeller after six matches
RC Lens have ended Dino Toppmoeller's tenure as head coach after only six matches, the Ligue 1 club announced. The German, appointed in June, could not agree to a restructuring of his coaching staff, and his two assistants also leave. Lens sit 10th in Ligue 1 and face Monaco on Friday with Yannick Cahuzac in charge.