Sports news in Malaysia
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National sepak takraw coach sees Thailand as main threat at Asian Games
National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says Thailand are expected to field their strongest line-up at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after their SEA Games failure. He says Malaysia must prepare as best it can and is not afraid of the challenge.
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Sunderland play first European match in 53 years at Stadium of Light
Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday for their first European match in 53 years. The club climbed from League One to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2025 and finished seventh last season.
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Gordon: Barcelona hard to stop this season
Anthony Gordon says Barcelona now have a versatile squad that is difficult for opponents to contain. The England winger is enjoying his first months in Spain and stressed the team must stay focused ahead of their next two matches.
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India names six-man, six-woman tennis squads for Asian Games in Nagoya
India's All India Tennis Association has selected six-member men's and women's tennis squads for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Sumit Nagal and Sahaja Yamalapalli lead the singles line-ups, with Yuki Bhambri and Rutuja Bhosale heading the doubles entries.
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Asian Games open in Nagoya with 17,000 athletes, some on cruise ship
The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday with more than 17,000 competitors and officials, the largest in history. Organisers have housed thousands of athletes on the Costa Serena cruise ship and in container huts, drawing complaints from South Korea and India. The Games run until October 4 and serve as Olympic qualifiers in seven sports.
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Hotels full in Austria, Rennes to stay in Slovenia before Europa League tie
Rennes will stay in Maribor, Slovenia, because hotels in Graz, Austria, are fully booked ahead of their Europa League opener against Sturm Graz. The shortage stems from the MotoGP Grand Prix in Styria drawing large crowds. The squad will bus across the border to Merkur Arena in Graz.
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Ratcliffe enters Old Trafford via back door amid fan protest
At Old Trafford, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe entered the stadium through a back entrance to watch the match against Manchester City on Sunday. The move came as hundreds of fans protested against the club's ownership and a ticketing issue, with a banner unfurled over the players' tunnel.
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Sabah FC lose 2-1 to DPMM FC, third straight defeat
Sabah FC fell 2-1 to DPMM FC in a Super League match at Likas Stadium on Sunday, their third consecutive loss. Goals from Ebenezer Abban and Jordan David Murray cancelled out Gonzalo Di Renzo's equaliser, and head coach Juan Torres Garrido blamed a congested fixture list for the team's poor preparation.
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Musketeers Football joins Scenic Sabah Creatix workshop in Sandakan
Musketeers Football took part in the Product Development, Commercialisation and Market Readiness Workshop under Scenic Sabah Creatix at Sandakan Community Hall. The academy is developing an AI-based grassroots football management system, TamuBola, and a learning programme, Football Apprentis. Its president Hardy Pudar said the 5K approach and 'More Than Football' aim to open careers in the sports industry.
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Tardio, Irvine win two golds each at PPA Asia 1000 Kuala Lumpur
The PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur 2026 ended with Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine each taking two gold medals. Tama Shimabukuro, 15, and Kaitlyn Christian also won singles titles. The PPA Tour Asia moves next to Hong Kong in October.
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Scott Coker launches Ki MMA, 32-fighter four-continent tournament from 2027
In New York, veteran MMA promoter Scott Coker announced a new global promotion, Ki MMA, set to begin in the first quarter of 2027. Its inaugural tournament will feature 32 featherweight fighters from North America, South America, Asia and Europe, with bouts held in a ring rather than a cage. No fighter names, broadcast partners or dates were announced.
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Eain Yow, Sivasangari face pressure to defend Asian Games squash golds
Malaysian squash players Ng Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari are under pressure to retain their Asian Games individual titles in Nagoya. The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia has set a three-gold target, with both players also aiming for automatic qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Nicol David among recipients of Merdeka Award 2026
Datuk Nicol Ann David, 42, received the Merdeka Award 2026 presented by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah. She said the award was the pinnacle of her life and noted her Nicol David Organization has benefited over 2,700 children in four years. Six other individuals including Cheah Liek Hou and MERCY Malaysia also received awards.
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TFC wary of DPMM FC despite one-goal lead
Terengganu FC face DPMM FC in the second leg of their FA Cup last-16 tie at Stadium Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin in Gong Badak tomorrow night. Coach Nafuzi Zain says the 3-2 first-leg lead guarantees nothing, and four key players are recovering from injury.
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Ancelotti confirms Neymar will not return to Brazil squad
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will no longer represent Brazil after the player himself decided to end his international career. The Italian coach is now focusing on a radical squad overhaul with young players ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
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Maldini's son has licence suspended, faces drink-driving charge
Daniel Maldini, son of AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, had his driving licence suspended after a crash in northern Milan early Sunday. His blood alcohol reading was 0.91g/l, nearly twice Italy's legal limit of 0.5g/l, and he faces a drink-driving charge. His club Cagliari said toxicology tests returned negative.
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Shearer and Agbonlahor slam Fernandes, Pro Ref apologises
At Old Trafford, Manchester United lost 0-1 to Manchester City through a controversial Erling Haaland goal. Alan Shearer and Gabby Agbonlahor criticised Bruno Fernandes for allegedly kicking Phil Foden to get him sent off, while Pro Ref apologised for the VAR error.
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Scholes doubts Lammens' quality as United goalkeeper
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has expressed doubt over goalkeeper Senne Lammens' ability despite the Belgian's promising start at Old Trafford. Scholes questioned whether Lammens can be the top-class goalkeeper needed to win the Premier League.
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Al-Brikan late goal rescues Al-Ahli in 1-1 draw with Pakhtakor
Al-Ahli drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor in their Asian Champions League Elite opener at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Feras Al-Brikan equalised in stoppage time after Flamarion had put Pakhtakor ahead. Al-Ittihad, Al-Qadsiah, Neftchi and Shabab Al-Ahli also featured in the league phase.
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Rayo Vallecano cleared to return to Vallecas after safety repairs
Rayo Vallecano have been cleared by Madrid's regional government to return to their Vallecas stadium after urgent safety repairs. The club played two league matches at Leganes' Butarque stadium this season and are expected back at Vallecas on October 10 against Athletic Bilbao.
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Real Betis beat Villarreal 2-1 to climb to third in La Liga
Real Betis won 2-1 at Villarreal on Monday to move third in La Liga, leaving Villarreal in the relegation zone. Villarreal are winless in five league games and sit 18th.
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Verstappen says he nearly quit F1 before signing Red Bull extension to 2030
Max Verstappen said he seriously considered retiring from Formula 1 before signing a contract extension with Red Bull through 2030. In an interview with German publication Bild, the four-time world champion also confirmed talks with McLaren and said he was closer to quitting than to joining another team. He is sixth in the standings after finishing second at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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Inter fight back to beat Udinese 5-3, stay level with Roma
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 in Serie A, staying joint top with Roma on 12 points. Roma won 2-0 at Torino, while Como are third on 10 points after beating Parma 2-1.
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Leeds rout Newcastle 4-1 at Elland Road to climb to third
Leeds beat Newcastle 4-1 at Elland Road on Monday, moving up to third in the Premier League table. An own goal by Lewis Miley opened the scoring before Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor sealed the win, with Bazoumana Toure netting a late consolation for Newcastle.