What Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines can learn from Vietnam
Vietnam's success at the Asian Cup is not because of any secret formula. It's a recipe thier Southeast Asian rivals can replicate.
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All times ETVietnam's success at the Asian Cup is not because of any secret formula. It's a recipe thier Southeast Asian rivals can replicate.
Former Singapore coach Bernd Stange has told ESPN FC that the country has to make big changes if it is to progress.
Over the past six months, Fandi Ahmad has restored pride to the Singapore national team. Now, it's up to FAS to decide if he gets the job long-term.
Thailand beat Singapore 3-0 on Sunday to advance to next week's semifinals of the Asean Football Federation Championship.
Singapore go to the hardest place in Southeast Asia knowing that they need a win to progress. It's a simple equation but a very, very tough test.
Days after the Philippines dented Singapore's AFF Cup chances, clubs from the two countries found themselves drawn together in the 2019 AFC Cup.
Jovin Bedic scored a lucky late equaliser to secure a deserved 1-1 draw for Sven-Goran Eriksson's Philippines against champions Thailand.
Thailand's football chief wants a third consecutive AFF Cup title but has warned that Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines make 2018 a hard task.
Sven-Goran Eriksson started his stint as Philippines head coach with a 1-0 win over Singapore in their AFF Suzuki Cup opener on Tuesday evening.
Singapore, winners over Indonesia in the Suzuki Cup, look like Singapore again. And for that they have golden boy Fandi Ahmad to thank.
Hariss Harun scored the only goal of the game as Singapore surprised 2016 finalists Indonesia; Adisak Kraisorn fired six goals for Thailand.
Group B of the AFF Cup is the tougher of the two groups. ESPN takes a look at Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Timor Leste and the Philippines.
In mid-December, the biggest game in world football will not be staged in the strongholds of Europe or South America - it will be in Southeast Asia.
Singapore legend Fandi Ahmad has a short contract but he should use that as a positive. Expectations are low and he will not be blamed for failure.
The first Singaporean footballer to sign for an English Premier League club will have to put his career on hold to serve in the military.
Malaysia and Singapore fell one spot each in the latest FIFA rankings to reach historical lows of 175th and 173rd respectively.
FAS technical guru Michel Sablon must nurture rising talent to fill the void of departed Singapore stars in the 2018 S.League, says Neil Humphreys.
Singapore's Tampines Rovers will play in the 2018 AFC Cup after losing 3-1 away to Bali United in an AFC Champions League playoff on Tuesday night.
Striker Khairul Amri is looking forward to an Indonesia return as he aims to help Tampines Rovers beat Bali United in an AFC Champions League playoff.
Having failed to achieve targets last year, coach Philippe Aw is confident of greater success in his second season in charge of Hougang United.
Import wingers Jordan Webb and Ryutaro Megumi ruled out of Tampines Rovers' AFC Champions League qualifier away to Indonesia's Bali United on Jan. 16.
Singapore defender Baihakki Khaizan has sensationally changed his mind about joining MSL side Kuala Lumpur to sign with Thai club Muang Thong United.
Perth Glory could take an A-League game to Singapore next season after owner Tony Sage claimed he had received the green light from the FFA.
Singapore's Baihakki Khaizan has agreed to play in Malaysia in 2018, turning down a Saudi Arabia offer, says Kuala Lumpur coach Fabio Magrao.
The annual Sultan of Selangor's Cup will return to Shah Alam Stadium in Malaysia on Aug. 25 after the 2017 edition was held in Singapore in 2016.
AFF SUZUKI CUP - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Vietnam | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 10 |
Malaysia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
Myanmar | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
Cambodia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
Laos | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 0 |
AFF SUZUKI CUP - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Thailand | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
Philippines | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 8 |
Singapore | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
Indonesia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
Timor-Leste | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -15 | 0 |