Some college athletes renew calls to become employees

Some college athletes renew calls to become employees

The way Kardell Thomas sees things, it wasn’t so much the schools as it was the system that let him down. When thinking about the pros and cons of college players forming a union as they navigate their way through an industry that’s changing by the day, the story of the offensive lineman who has signed with … Read more

Late goals earn Vietnam Asean Championship win over 10-man Thais

Late goals earn Vietnam Asean Championship win over 10-man Thais

Vietnam won the Asean Championship for the third time in their history on Sunday (Jan 5) as a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final in Bangkok sealed a 5-3 aggregate victory for Kim Sang-sik’s side. Pansa Hemviboon’s 82nd minute own goal and a stoppage time effort from … Read more

Cheap booze and crazy atmospheres: The five best European football getaways for 2025 | Football | Sport

Cheap booze and crazy atmospheres: The five best European football getaways for 2025 | Football | Sport

Five of the best European football getaways to experience in 2025 (Image: Getty) If you’ve not booked a European football getaway for 2025, it’s not too late, you’ve still got plenty of time. From cheap booze and crazy atmospheres to everything in between, there’s plenty of fun to be had watching football on the continent. … Read more

Burnley FC captain Josh Brownhill says he is not Malaysian, dismisses ‘rumours’ he wants to represent Malaysia

Burnley FC captain Josh Brownhill says he is not Malaysian, dismisses ‘rumours’ he wants to represent Malaysia

Shortly after Brownhill’s official statement on Sunday, Johor’s regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim shared an Instagram story of his private exchange with the former Bristol City FC player where he had asked Brownhill to address the rumours. Tunku Ismail, who is also the owner of Johor Darul Ta’zim football club, is known to play an … Read more

Football: Singapore out of ASEAN Championship after 1-3 loss to Vietnam in second leg of semis

Football: Singapore out of ASEAN Championship after 1-3 loss to Vietnam in second leg of semis

PHU THO: Singapore’s slim hopes of making the ASEAN Championship final were dashed on Sunday (Dec 29) after a 1-3 loss to Vietnam at the Viet Tri stadium in Phu Tho. This meant the Lions were eliminated 1-5 on aggregate after a 0-2 loss in Singapore last Thursday. Tsutomu Ogura’s team had matched regional heavyweights Vietnam … Read more

Football: Late Vietnam goals sink Singapore in first leg of ASEAN Championship semis

Football: Late Vietnam goals sink Singapore in first leg of ASEAN Championship semis

Vietnam’s main threat came in the form of Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son, formerly known as Rafaelson, who had scored two goals and assisted two in his debut against Myanmar. While he was well marshalled by Lionel Tan for long periods, the striker smashed an audacious bicycle kick against the crossbar from an offside position. … Read more

China-grown durian, Lunar New Year travel demand, Macau’s economy: 5 weekend reads

China-grown durian, Lunar New Year travel demand, Macau’s economy: 5 weekend reads

From the key nutrient missing in Chinese durian to Macau’s efforts to diversify its economy, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. … Read more

Why China’s goal of football greatness is still a long shot despite renewed focus

Why China’s goal of football greatness is still a long shot despite renewed focus

At a key meeting on Monday of the State Council, China’s cabinet, officials were urged to “revitalise and develop” the country’s football industry and bring it into a “new phase”. It was an unexpected agenda item at a meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, that was largely focused on implementing decisions from the Communist Party’s … Read more

Saudi Arabia assures safe environment for LGBTQ fans at 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia assures safe environment for LGBTQ fans at 2034 World Cup

England’s Football Association (FA) has clarified its decision to support Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and says that it has received “assurances” from the Gulf country that LGBTQ fans will be “safe and welcome.” This statement came after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, December  11, confirmed Saudi Arabia as the … Read more

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

ZURICH —  Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, … Read more