Soccer
Soccer: Iran kicks Thailand out of Asian Cup
Iranian Javad Nekounam scored a 90th-minute header to give Iran a 1-0 win over Thailand in the Asian Cup.
Thailand's national football coach Bryan Robson told his players that they would have to play for a win against Iran to secure qualification for the 2011 Asian Cup and not to rely on the result of the other match.
A Bangkok court on Friday sentenced 10 fans of the Thai Port Football Club to a one-month jail term, suspended for one year, 12 hours of public service and a fine of 2,000 baht for assaulting Muang Thong United fans on Feb 20, Bangkok Post reported.
Vietnam's SHB Da Nang beat Thailand’s Thai Port 3-2 in the opening match of the 2010 Asian Football Confederation Cup on Wednesday.
Many people were injured in a bloody clash between two Thai football teams at a Bangkok stadium Saturday night.
Football Association of Thailand boss wants kick-off times of Asian Cup quailfiers rescheduled
Worawi Makudi, President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), has asked the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to reschedule the kick-off times of Asian Cup quailfiers between Iran and Thailand and Jordan and Singapore.
Steve Darby replaced as Thailand's assistant national soccer coach
Steve Darby has been removed as assistant national coach and is replaced by Attapol Bussapakom. The decision was made by the Football Association of Thailand's (FAT) executive board at yesterday's meeting.
Denmark retain King's Cup title in Thailand
World Cup qualifiers Denmark beat hosts Thailand 3-1 in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday to retain the four-nation King's Cup title.
Trophy lands in Thailand and Vietnam
The second leg of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola continued its global journey in Asia in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday.
Sutee Suksomkit Gives Thailand Victory Over Singapore
A delightful swerving free kick from the mercurial Sutee Suksomkit early in the second-half gave Thailand a well-deserved 1-0 win over Singapore in their opening match of the 40th edition of the King’s Cup on Sunday.
Diego Maradona's Diamond Stud Earns Italian Tax Man €25,000 - Report
Diego Maradona's diamond stud, which was confiscated whilst the Argentina coach was on a visit to Italy last year, has earned the Italian tax man €25,000.
Thailand still confident of reaching Asian Cup
The Thai football chief is confident that Thailand will reach the 2010 Asian Cup despite a scoreless draw with Jordan in a qualifier in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Thailand Asian Cup hopes dented after draw
Thailand's hopes of reaching the 2011 Asian Cup suffered a blow on Wednesday after they were held to a soggy 0-0 draw by Jordan.
Crucial qualifier “our FA Cup final” says Thailand Coach Bryan Robson
BANGKOK - Coach Bryan Robson has likened Thailand's meeting against Jordan on Wednesday to the English FA Cup final as the two sides prepare for the crucial AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifier at Rajamangala Stadium.
Bryan Robson eyes Thai win over Jordan to avoid early slump
BANGKOK - Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson is staring at two years in the international doldrums if his Thailand team fail to turn around their Asian Cup qualifying campaign this week.
Thailand Promise Players Cash Reward For 2011 Asian Cup Qualification
Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi has offered cash incentives to fuel the national team’s desire for a place in the 2011 Asian Cup finals which will be held in Qatar.
Thailand 3-0 Zimbabwe - Despite Win Coach Bryan Robson Wants More
Thailand warmed up for their 2011 Asian Cup qualifier against Jordan next week with a comfortable 3-0 friendly win over Zimbabwe in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Thailand to play warm-up match against Zimbabwe
Thailand will play a warm-up match against Zimbabwe on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the Asian Cup qualifier against Jordan on Jan 6.
Bryan Robson: Jordan Is A Must Win Match For Thailand
Thailand head coach Bryan Robson is in no doubt as to the precarious position the Elephants’ 2011 Asian Cup qualifying campaign is in and knows that the upcoming Jordan match on January 6 is a must-win.
Bryan Robson wants Steve Darby stay in the job
National coach Bryan Robson yesterday said he wants to retain the services of embattled assistant coach Steve Darby in his coaching team despite Thailand's catastrophic failure in the recent 25th SEA Games.