ANOTHER LOW! India men's football team drop to worst ranking in nine years

The Indian men's football team has hit a nine-year low, plummeting to it's worst FIFA ranking in nearly a decade after recent losses to Thailand...
INDIATIMES.COM Jul 10

‘Still hiding' - Lionel Messi's bodyguard signs £11m contract to fight Logan Paul at Inter Miami stadium

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard has urged Logan Paul to agree to fight him. Yassine Cheuko took to social media to reveal he has signed a contract for a...
TALKSPORT Jul 8

Buriram strengthen ahead of new season

Buriram: Buriram United have announced five new signings, including Indonesia's Shayne Pattynama, Thailand defender Elias Dolah and Singapore...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 8

Members News: In 2023 Sky Blue Fan Surprised CCFC’s Scottish Ex Star Striker In Thai Sports Bar!

In an unlikely encounter this time two years ago we reported that Sky Blue fan Tony Slatter had bumped into a former Scottish international Sky...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jul 7

Chettri envisions bright future for India

Chiang Mai: India sealed their place at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Thailand on Saturday with...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 6

India stun Thailand, qualify for AFC Women’s Asian Cup

India secured a coveted spot in the Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Australia by defeating Thailand 2-1 in a thrilling qualifier match. Sangita Basfore's...
INDIATIMES.COM Jul 6

Budget airline to launch new flights from the UK to affordable Asian city

NEW flights will soon connect Manchester to the capital of Thailand. Norse Atlantic Airways is starting its first direct route from the airport...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 4

Nirmala relishing Thailand test after breaking goalscoring duck

Chiang Mai: Nirmala Devi was all smiles after scoring her first international goal, helping India cruise to a 5-0 win over Iraq in their AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 3

Qualifiers - Group B: Mongolia 0-11 Thailand

Chiang Mai: Thailand turned on the power to defeat Mongolia 11-0 in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.
THE-AFC.COM Jul 2

Thai-Ghanaian winger Jakkapong Polmart released by Fleet FC

Thai-Ghanaian winger Jakkapong Polmart has officially parted ways with Thai top-flight side Fleet FC following the expiration of his contract...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 30

D-Day for Portsmouth crisis rivals with players free to 'terminate contracts' at Sheffield Wednesday and boss set to depart

Pompey will be watching developments at their Championship rivals, as the Hillsborough crisis deepens under Thai owner Dejphon Chansiri.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Jun 30

Thailand's flair delights Ikeda

Chiang Mai: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda praised his players' composure after Thailand recorded a dominant 7-0 victory over Iraq in their AFC Women's...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 30

Qualifiers - Group B: Thailand 7-0 Iraq

Chiang Mai: Thailand continued their bid to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in style, defeating Iraq 7-0 in their Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 29

The Impact of Thai Ownership on Leicester’s Management Approach and Style

Embed from Getty Images The facts are clear. Leicester are in an interim period at this time. They have given the current coaching staff the job to...
FILBERT WAY Jun 28

Leicester City owners King Power strike 'survival' deal over flagging Thai business

Latest King Power news from LeicestershireLive as Foxes owners agree deferral over key payments back in Thailand
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Jun 27

Ikeda expects better from Thailand

Chiang Mai: Thailand head coach Futoshi Ikeda was satisfied with his team's 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste in their AFC Women's Asian Cup™ 2026...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 27

Qualifiers - Group B: Timor-Leste 0-4 Thailand

Chiang Mai: Saowalak Pengngam starred with a hat-trick as Thailand kicked off their AFC Women's Asian Cup™ 2026 Qualifiers Group B campaign with a...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 26

Leicester City sent clear message as problems facing owner King Power become worryingly clear

Latest Leicester City news as King Power told what they must do next as trouble looms back home in Thailand
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Jun 25

Leicester City owners King Power in high-stakes talks over 'survival' of duty-free operation

King Power's new chief executive has spoken in alarming terms of the situation in Thailand, where the company are hoping to renegotiate contracts...
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Jun 24

Ex-Peterborough United defender set to move to a club in Thailand

The summer transfer window re-opened on June 16 and won't close now until 7pm on September 1.
PETERBOROUGHTODAY.CO.UK Jun 20

WATCH: Thai megastar Rodtang, Italian footballer Mario Balotelli hit the streets of Bangkok

Rodtang Jitmuangnon has been nothing short of a perfect host to his newfound friend Mario Balotelli.
SPORTSKEEDA Jun 18

Ex-Warrington Rylands boss rolls back the years in an England shirt

Jody Banim rolled back the years as he helped a veteran England football team retain the Senior World Cup in Thailand
WARRINGTONGUARDIAN.CO.UK Jun 17

New Knutsford FC chairman rolls back the years in an England shirt

Jody Banim rolled back the years as he helped a veteran England football team retain the Senior World Cup in Thailand
KNUTSFORDGUARDIAN.CO.UK Jun 17

‘Sheffield Wednesday wage saga takes fresh twist as crucial deadline looms'

Sheffield Wednesday could soon face severe consequences while Dejphon Chansiri's failing ownership remains ongoing. Thai businessman Chansiri...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 16

BACK ON TOP OF THE WORLD

SENIORS RETAIN TITLE IN BIZARRE FINALE (...well, sort of...) By John Lyons GOLDEN BOYS: England Seniors celebrate their World Cup, albeit it in...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 14

On this Day: Reading appoint Manchester United legend ahead of memorable campaign

On this day in 2016, Reading appointed their first non-British manager in the club's history, Manchester United legend Jaap Stam. The central...
THE READING CHRONICLE Jun 13

Thailand’s Nakhonpathom United part ways with Ghanaian midfielder Lesley Adjei Ablorh

Thailand’s Nakhonpathom United have ended their association with Ghanaian midfielder Lesley Adjei Ablorh following the expiration of...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 13

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Bob’s Sky Blues Go Thai & Draw Pele With Santos!

On this day (June 13th) back in 1972 caretaker Sky Blue gaffer Bob Dennison had taken his players on a tour of the Far East. They had played and...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 13

Qualifiers - Group D: Turkmenistan 3-1 Thailand

Ashgabat: Turkmenistan secured their second consecutive victory after defeating Thailand 3-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 10

Ex-Ghana coach Nora Hauptle reflects on start to life with Zambia

Zambia women’s national team coach Nora Hauptle has described her first months in charge of the Copper Queens as encouraging, despite...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 10

Snooker star threw ball across table and conceded frame in shocking head loss

Mark Allen stormed off in a fit of rage after missing a simple black in the 2024 German Masters. The Northern Irish snooker star clinched a 5-4...
TALKSPORT Jun 10

Rio Ferdinand lands new job after shock TNT Sports departure

Rio Ferdinand has secured himself a new job, but he’ll be working in a location several hours away from England. The Manchester United legend is...
TALKSPORT Jun 9

Father is fined £80 for taking his son out of school for 20th anniversary of Boxing Day tsunami that killed his two brothers

Jack Coop, who was 16 when his siblings perished in the horror wave in 2004, flew out with his family to Thailand at Christmas time last year to...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 9

Former Peterborough United youth team players wins a World Cup winners medal, plus key man signs for Stamford AFC and star man leaves Bourne Town

A former Peterborough United youth team player was part of the England squad that retained their Seniors World Cup title in Thailand on Saturday.
PETERBOROUGHTODAY.CO.UK Jun 8

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Milne’s Men Make One More Indonesian Win In Jakarta!

On this day (8th June) in 1981 the Sky Blues were on their Indonesian leg of a South East Asian Tour, having earlier visited Thailand where they...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 8

Sheffield Wednesday staff thanked as pay issues continue, Thai media hit, rumour quashed

Staff at Sheffield Wednesday have been thanked by colleagues within the club at what has been acknowledged as ‘challenging time’.
THE STAR Jun 7

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Take It Easy In Indonesia!

On this day (6th June) in 1981, having toured Japan three years previously, the Sky Blues were back in Asia. This time they were well into a South...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 6

Ex-Doncaster Rovers player jailed over £600,000 cannabis smuggling plot

A former Doncaster Rovers footballer who imported £600,000 worth of cannabis from Thailand to the UK has been jailed.
DONCASTER FREE PRESS Jun 6

Footballer sent girlfriend on 'all-expenses holiday' but didn't mention what she'd be bringing back

Former Cardiff City player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas acted as a 'middle-man' in a plot to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis into the UK from Thailand, and...
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Jun 5

Former Arsenal prodigy Jay Emmanuel-Thomas jailed for four years over drug smuggling plot

Footballer who played for clubs including QPR and Aberdeen recruited his girlfriend and her friend to bring £600,000 of cannabis into the UK from...
EVENING STANDARD Jun 5

Ex-SPFL star JAILED after admitting involvement in plot to smuggle £600,000 of drugs into UK

A former Scottish Premiership star has been jailed after admitting his role in a £600,000 drugs plot. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested after two...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 5

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas jailed for four years over drug smuggling plot

He recruited his girlfriend and her friend to bring £600,000 of cannabis into the UK from Thailand.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Jun 5

Ex-Arsenal starlet jailed over ‘significant role’ in plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis into UK from Thailand

A FORMER Arsenal starlet has been jailed over a plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of drugs in the UK. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested after border...
THE SUN Jun 5

“Who do you think?” - Thai megastar Rodtang links up with mercurial footballer Mario Balotelli in Bangkok

Rodtang Jitmuangnon continues to prove that his influence extends far beyond the ring.
SPORTSKEEDA Jun 5

Former Cardiff City and Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas sentenced for £600k drugs smuggling plot

The National Crime Agency believes footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was the link between cannabis suppliers in Thailand and drug dealers in the UK
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Jun 5

Sheffield Wednesday fans rage at Dejphon Chansiri's latest mishap: 'Get him gone'

Sheffield Wednesday fans have been left furious by the latest update in the Dejphon Chansiri ownership debate. The Thai owner took over the club...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Jun 4

India lose 0-2 to Thailand ahead of crucial Asian Cup Qualifier

India faced a setback, losing 0-2 to Thailand in an international friendly, with goals from Benjamin Davis and Poramet Arjvilai highlighting...
INDIATIMES.COM Jun 4

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Sky Blues Beat Japan In Land Of Rising Sun!

  On this day (4th June) in 1972 the Sky Blues were in the middle of a Far Eastern tour of South Korea, Japan and Thailand. They had just finished...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 4

‘Sincere apologies' - Championship club charged with multiple breaches of EFL regulations

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has apologised with the club being hit with ‘multiple breaches’ of the EFL’s financial...
TALKSPORT Jun 3

Coronation Street siblings look unrecognisable almost two decades on from ITV soap exit

CORONATION Street fans have been left stunned after spotting two former child stars looking totally unrecognisable. The twin sisters were last...
THE SUN Jun 3

Australia, Thailand shine; Korea Republic held; Japan fall

Canberra: Amy Sayer starred with a brace as Australia cruised 4-1 past Argentina in an international friendly on Monday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 3

Preview: Thailand vs. India - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Thailand and India, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 2

Australia, Thailand shine; Korea Republic held

Canberra: Amy Sayer starred with a brace as Australia cruised 4-1 past Argentina in an international friendly on Monday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 2

Harrogate Veterans FC aiming to retain Seniors World Cup title on behalf of England

A domestic treble already in the bag for 2024/25, Harrogate Veterans FC are about to embark on their annual pilgrimage to Thailand with the hope of...
HARROGATEADVERTISER.CO.UK Jun 2

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Hong Kong Hallelujah! Milnes Men Win Tour Thriller

In 1981, in very different climes to the match reported earlier today against FC Austria in Vienna fifteen year’s previously in 1966, CCFPA member...
CCFPA.CO.UK May 31

Former Premier League giants ‘fail to pay wages on time for second time in three months’ as fans blast ‘worst run club’

FORMER Premier League side Sheffield Wednesday have failed to pay players and staff for the second time in three months, according to reports. The...
THE SUN May 31

EFL club fail to pay players on time for second time this season due to cashflow issues

Sheffield Wednesday's financial issues appear to be continuing with their players and staff reportedly facing delayed payments for the second time...
TALKSPORT May 30

2025 USWNT Friendly: Scouting China

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images One of the original rivalries is renewed. With zero global or regional competitions this year, the United States...
STARS AND STRIPES May 29

Greenock Morton ex-player sent girlfriend to import cannabis she thought was gold from Thailand

Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel Thomas, 34, admitted recruiting his girlfriend and her friend and, after being arrested, said: "I just feel...
GLASGOWLIVE May 29

New Thai restaurant planned for Shrewsbury town centre will provide 'boost' to area, agents say

A new Thai restaurant and bar which could be about to open its doors in a former Shrewsbury catalogue shop is "positive news" for the town centre,...
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM May 27

Football coach selected to play for England in Seniors World Cup in Thailand

FORMER Warrington Rylands manager Jody Banim has been selected to represent England in the Senior World Cup
WARRINGTONGUARDIAN.CO.UK May 26

ASEAN Wrap: Double joy for Buriram; City, Victory set up Melbourne Derby final

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United lifted the Thai FA Cup while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung wrapped up their Liga 1 title-winning campaign with a...
THE-AFC.COM May 26

ASEAN Wrap: Double joy for Buriram, City, Victory set up Melbourne Derby final

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United lifted the Thai FA Cup while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung wrapped up their Liga 1 title-winning campaign with a...
THE-AFC.COM May 25

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1978 – Milne’s Men Make Japan Cup Progress In Thailand!

On this day (25th May) in 1978, still managed by Gordon Milne, the Sky Blues were back in the Far East, this time in the land of the rising sun...
CCFPA.CO.UK May 25

SUTV - Play-Off Final

SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE May 23

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sky Blue Tommy Tames Selangor In Malaysia

Three seasons after City competed for the Japan Cup after the 1980-81 season was over  the Sky Blues were again in South East Asia playing games in...
CCFPA.CO.UK May 23

Ex-Harriers player admits plot to smuggle £600k worth of cannabis

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of the drug through Stansted...
WORCESTER NEWS May 23

Jay Emmanuel Thomas: Professional footballer from Essex used women to smuggle £600k of cannabis

The footballer recruited two women to travel to Thailand where the cannabis was collected and smuggled to the UK
ESSEXLIVE.NEWS May 22

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas pleads guilty to £600,000 cannabis importation charge

Forward, 34, arrested at Stansted airport in 2024Former Arsenal trainee sacked by Greenock MortonFootballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty...
THE GUARDIAN May 21

Ex-Arsenal star admits to role in £600k drugs smuggling plot

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who spent three years at Arsenal, has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of...
FOOTBALL LONDON May 21

Footballer once signed by Doncaster Rovers from Arsenal admits to involvement in 600k cannabis smuggling plot

Former Doncaster Rovers forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of the...
YORKSHIRE POST May 21

Footballer admits plot to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has admitted his involvement in a plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis from Thailand into the UK.
SKY NEWS May 21

Emmanuel-Thomas pleads guilty over £600k drugs seizure

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of the drug through Stansted...
SKYSPORTS May 21

Ex-SPFL star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas pleads GUILTY to involvement in £600,000 drugs plot

A former star of Scottish football has admitted being involved in a plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of drugs into the UK. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 21

Ex-Arsenal star, 34, admits role in £600k Stansted Airport drug smuggling plot

A PROFESSIONAL footballer has admitted that he was involved in a drug smuggling plot worth £600,000. The celebrity was arrested at London Stansted...
THE SUN May 21

Footballer pleads guilty to cannabis importation offence

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of the drug through Stansted...
HERALD SCOTLAND May 21

Ex Morton footballer confesses to £600k cannabis importation charge

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of the drug through Stansted...
GREENOCKTELEGRAPH.CO.UK May 21

Europe’s largest tropical resort is 26C all year round with indoor beach, swimming lagoon and new Hawaiian-themed town

IF you want to find both the world’s biggest indoor beach and the biggest indoor rainforest, you are going to want to head to Germany. Tropical...
THE SUN May 21

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Hohhot: A thrilling AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to a perfect end on Saturday with Japan lifting their first title after defeating...
THE-AFC.COM May 19

Japan's landmark triumph commended by AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: Against the backdrop of a historic showpiece for women's futsal in Asia, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football...
THE-AFC.COM May 18

Suga credits Japan's work ethic for historic triumph

Hohhot: Japan head coach Takehiro Suga hailed his side's perseverance after they edged Thailand 3-2 on penalties to win the AFC Women's Futsal...
THE-AFC.COM May 18

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Hohhot: Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday,...
THE-AFC.COM May 17

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sky Blues Start Tour Tied Up In Thailand!

In 1981 post season (now CCFPA member) Gordon Milne took the Sky Blues on a four country tour of South-East Asia, taking in Thailand, Malaysia,...
CCFPA.CO.UK May 16

Preview - Final: Thailand v Japan

Hohhot: A thrilling showdown is on the cards as Thailand and Japan renew their rivalry in the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the...
THE-AFC.COM May 16

GFA delegation attends 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay

Ghana Football Association Vice President Mark Addo, Executive Council member Samuel Aboabire, and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.)...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM May 15

Thailand fight back to book final ticket

Hohhot: Thailand made history at the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Thursday evening by defeating China PR in an enthralling encounter...
THE-AFC.COM May 15

S-final: Thailand fight back to book final ticket

Hohhot: Thailand made history at the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Thursday evening by defeating China PR in an enthralling encounter...
THE-AFC.COM May 15

Preview - SF: China PR v Thailand

Hohhot: The stage is set for a thrilling semi-final showdown in the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 when the hosts take on Thailand on...
THE-AFC.COM May 14

Jenjira and Thailand determined to keep improving

Hohhot: Heading into the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025, Thailand perhaps flew under the radar as a genuine contender for the crown in...
THE-AFC.COM May 14

Q-final: Thailand 5-2 Hong Kong, China

Hohhot:  A commanding 5-2 win against Hong Kong, China on Tuesday afternoon saw Thailand advance into the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Futsal...
THE-AFC.COM May 13
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