Category: Sport

OSCAR PIASTRI confirmed McLaren has clarified team order procedures following the controversial decision at the Italian Grand Prix where he was asked to surrender second position to teammate Lando Norris. The 24-year-old championship leader acknowledged challenging the team’s decision during the Monza race but stated subsequent discussions have created alignment within the team. Piastri revealed… Continue reading McLaren clarifies team orders after Italian Grand Prix controversy

MARSEILLE welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday for French football’s most anticipated fixture, with the hosts believing this could be an ideal moment to challenge the European champions. PSG currently lead Ligue 1 as the only team to win all four opening matches, holding a six-point advantage over their weekend rivals. Luis… Continue reading Marseille host PSG in Ligue 1 clash amid injury and fatigue concerns

BARCELONA began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 away victory over Newcastle United on Thursday evening. Marcus Rashford scored both goals for the Spanish champions in his first start since joining on loan from Manchester United. The England international broke the deadlock just before the hour mark with a headed finish from Jules Kounde’s… Continue reading Barcelona and Man City secure Champions League victories with Rashford and Haaland

FORMER national gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi has been appointed Chef de Mission for the Malaysian contingent to the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. The Olympic Council of Malaysia announced her appointment in collaboration with the National Sports Council, citing her as a young and dynamic sports leader. Farah Ann’s illustrious career and… Continue reading Farah Ann appointed Chef de Mission for Asian Youth Games 2025

THE Malaysian Football League has imposed significant penalties on Sri Pahang FC, Kedah Darul Aman FC, and Perak FC for competition withdrawal and licensing failures. Sri Pahang FC has been suspended for one full season from the 2025-2026 season after withdrawing from all MFL-sanctioned competitions. KDA FC and Perak FC each received two-season suspensions from… Continue reading MFL suspends Sri Pahang, KDA, and Perak FC over withdrawal and licensing

MALAYSIA’S mixed doubles world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have advanced to the semi-finals of the China Masters 2025. The national number one pair secured their place in the last four after a hard-fought quarter-final victory at Shenzhen Arena. Tang Jie and Ee Wei, seeded third, needed three sets to overcome Hong… Continue reading Tang Jie-Ee Wei reach China Masters semi-finals after tough win

PETALING JAYA: Selangor FC head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi does not consider his team’s 4-2 defeat to Bangkok United in their Asian Champions League 2 opener as a tragedy. The Japanese coach emphasised his players’ resilience after they scored twice despite being reduced to 10 men during the match. Kinoshi praised his squad’s strong mindset and… Continue reading Selangor FC coach Kinoshi says 4-2 defeat to Bangkok United not a tragedy

REAL MADRID will attempt to preserve their flawless start under new manager Xabi Alonso when they host an impressive Espanyol side in La Liga on Saturday. The Catalan club remains one of only four unbeaten teams in Spain’s top division but has not defeated Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu since 1996. Los Blancos have won… Continue reading Real Madrid face unbeaten Espanyol in La Liga clash at Bernabeu

PREMIER LEAGUE leaders Liverpool will aim for a less dramatic victory when they face Everton in Saturday’s Merseyside derby. Liverpool have won all four of their league matches this season with late goals in each game. Andy Robertson expressed a desire for simpler wins after another stoppage-time victory against Atletico Madrid in midweek. Everton face… Continue reading Liverpool seek easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal face Man City

SOUTH AFRICA will face FIFA disciplinary proceedings for fielding a suspended player during a World Cup qualifier in March, potentially resulting in a points deduction that threatens their qualification chances. FIFA informed the South African Football Association this week about opening proceedings regarding midfielder Teboho Mokoena’s participation in their 2-0 victory over Lesotho. Mokoena should… Continue reading South Africa face FIFA disciplinary action for fielding suspended player

LEWIS HAMILTON described his chances of securing a first victory for Ferrari this season as far-fetched but maintained his hope for a podium finish during the final eight races. The seven-time Formula One world champion has not finished in the top three during his debut campaign with the Italian team after leaving Mercedes at the… Continue reading Hamilton calls Ferrari win far-fetched but eyes podium in Baku

PARIS ST GERMAIN midfielder Joao Neves will miss Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash against Olympique de Marseille after sustaining a hamstring injury in their Champions League opener. The Portugal international picked up the injury during PSG’s 4-0 win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. PSG confirmed in a statement that Neves suffered a… Continue reading PSG’s Joao Neves to miss Marseille clash with hamstring injury

ELISABETH TERLAND’S remarkable hat-trick propelled Manchester United into the Women’s Champions League group stage for the first time in the club’s history. The Norwegian international striker scored three goals against her former club SK Brann to secure a 3-0 victory on the night and a 3-1 aggregate win in their third qualifying round clash. Terland… Continue reading Elisabeth Terland hat-trick sends Man United to Women’s Champions League

MALAYSIA’S Sivasangari saw her Egyptian Open 2025 campaign end in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought loss to Egypt’s Amina Orfi. The seventh-seeded Malaysian fell 6-11, 8-11, 11-4, 9-11 to the fourth-seeded home favourite in their Professional Squash Association Tour Diamond level encounter. This defeat marks Sivasangari’s sixth loss in seven meetings against Orfi since their… Continue reading Sivasangari exits Egyptian Open 2025 in quarter-finals to Amina Orfi

MALAYSIA’S mixed doubles world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei secured their quarter-final berth at the China Masters 2025 following a gruelling three-set battle. The third-seeded Malaysian pair defeated Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel 21-13, 13-21, 21-16 in a 73-minute encounter at Shenzhen Arena. They will face either Hong Kong’s fifth… Continue reading Tang Jie-Ee Wei reach China Masters quarter-finals after tough win

GOLF FANS in Malaysia will be in for a thrilling spectacle of world-class golf when the 2025 Maybank Championship returns to Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) this Oct 30 to Nov 2. No less than 18 winners from the 2025 LPGA Tour have signed on for the much-anticipated Championship, including defending champion and… Continue reading World No. 1 Thitikul headlines Maybank Championship 2025