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    Category: Sport

    International Relations Lead Story News Sport

    Leeds United’s Burma football tour causes stir over ethics, optics

    The English football club Leeds United may be kicking itself this week after its boisterous announcement that it will be bringing the squad to Burma next month was met with widespread condemnation.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Praise of the highest order for ‘Burmese Python’ after chokehold triumph

    Aung La Nsang’s third straight victory on home turf has won him praise from the country, the military, and Aung San Suu Kyi.

    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    Burmese football fans attacked after match in Malaysia

    The Burmese fans were forced to walk through throngs of Malaysia supporters and the scenes turned ugly.

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    Lead Story News Rohingya Sport

    Rohingya FC vs. Burma: a peacebuilding plan

    Inspired by the Olympic Refugee Team, Rohingya FC was founded in January 2015 by bringing together Rohingya football enthusiasts from around Malaysia to represent their community on a single team.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Burma crashes out of Suzuki Cup with semifinal rout by Thailand

    Holders Thailand reached the AFF Suzuki Cup final after hammering Burma 4-0 in the semifinal second leg at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok for a 6-0 win on aggregate on Thursday night.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Thailand downs host Burma 2-0 in AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals first leg

    Two goals from Teerasil Daengda handed Thailand a 2-0 victory over Burma in the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinal on Sunday.

    Lead Story News Rohingya Sport

    Malaysia mulls football boycott over Rohingya crisis

    Malaysia is considering pulling its side out of the Suzuki Cup in protest over Burma’s crackdown on ethnic Rohingya Muslims.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Football: Security tight ahead of ASEAN tournament

    Security will be tight in Rangoon and Napyidaw’ when the AFF Championship kicks off later this month following a series of unsavoury incidents involving hooliganism in recent years.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Burmese kick-boxing champ KOs Australian

    In front of a full house of mostly Japanese boxing fans at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall, Tun Tun Min’s bout was the highlight of the evening.

    Interview Lead Story News Sport

    Interview: The Burmese Python prepares for Friday’s big bout

    “My goal is to be world champion and to bring that world championship title back to Myanmar.”

    Lead Story News Rohingya Sport

    Rohingyas in Malaysia find freedom through football

    For Rohingyas living in Malaysia, football helps to break down barriers with citizens of their adopted homeland.

    Arts Lead Story News Sport

    A game for peace

    On Saturday a friendly football match between former political prisoners and artists was held at Aung San Stadium in Rangoon. The game was organised for Peace Day.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Women’s team apologises for missing chance at first-place finish

    Burma’s women’s football team, which came in third in a regional championship on Thursday, apologises to fans after narrowly missing a shot at first place.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Burma loses to Vietnam after fans go wild

    The Myanmar Football Federation is facing disciplinary action over the behaviour of Burmese fans at an AFF Women’s Championship semi-final match against Vietnam on Tuesday.

    Myanmar fans cheMyanmar fans cheering on as Team Myanmar celebrate their first goal by Thura Shine at Jalan Besar Stadium against Indonesia. (PHOTO: Lawrence Tan/SINGSOC)ering on as Team Myanmar celebrate their first goal by Thura Shine at Jalan Besar Stadium against Indonesia. Photo by Lawrence Tan/SINGSOC

    Lead Story News Sport

    Where does Burma stand in new football world rankings?

    According to the world rankings, Argentina remains the strongest team, followed by Belgium, Colombia, Germany and Chile.

    Crime Lead Story News Sport

    Footballer dies after on-pitch brawl in Taungoo

    A 16-year-old died from injuries sustained after being beaten up by opposing players during a “friendly match” in Taungoo.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Inter Milan in talks with Burmese football federation

    Representatives of the Italian football giants are discussing developing the game in this country.

    Lead Story News Sport

    English football champs visit Shwedagon

    Hundreds of football-mad Burmese fans were able to catch a glimpse of this year’s Premier League champions during a brief stopover in Rangoon that included a visit to the city’s famed Shwedagon Pagoda.

    Lead Story News Sport

    ‘The Burmese Python’ comes home

    Aung La Nsang, the Myitkyina-born mixed martial artist known as “the Burmese Python,” will have his first professional match in Burma tonight.

    Interview Lead Story News Refugees Sport

    From Karen refugee camp to English league football

    INTERVIEW: Recently signed for Sheffield United, rising star Kler Heh speaks to DVB about his new life as a professional footballer in England.

    Karen Lead Story News Sport

    Karen football star wants to play for Burma

    Born in Thailand and now holding a British passport, rising football star Kler Heh declares his allegiance to Burma.

    Lead Story News Refugees Sport

    Karen refugee signs for English football team

    Born and raised in the Umpiem camp in Thailand, Kler Heh, 18, is a skilful winger who has signed for Sheffield United this season.

    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    Burmese footballer ‘outstanding athlete’ in SEA Games

    Burma’s U23 football team captain Nay Lin Tun has been listed among the ‘10 outstanding athletes’ of the 28th SEA Games hosted in Singapore in June.

    Lead Story News Polls Sport

    POLL: Can Burma ever win the World Cup?

    Burmese football is on an upward trajectory – but will we ever be able to compete on an international stage with Argentina, Germany and Brazil?

    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    28th SEA Games closes in Singapore

    The closing ceremony of the 28th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) was held at Singapore’s National Stadium on Sunday.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Burmese lose to Korea in World Cup qualifier

    Burmese football fans are dealt another heartbreaking blow with a two-nil loss to South Korea in an Asian qualifying match for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    Pain and pride as Burma fall at final hurdle

    After a goalless first half, Thai goals rain down on Burma, leaving the White Angels with silver medals but applause from around the nation.

    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    Fever pitch: all eyes on Sea Games football final

    It’s the final of the SEA Games football tournament tonight in Singapore, where the Burmese team meets defending champions Thailand for the gold medal.

    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    SEA Games: Burma pipped by Thais in chinlone final

    Aung Myo Swe and Thant Zin Oo narrowly missed out on gold at the SEA Games, beaten 2-1 in a thrilling final of the sepak takraw tournament.

    Lead Story News SEA Games Sport

    SEA Games football: 2 goals in final minutes save Burma’s skin

    Burma launches a heroic comeback with two late goals, earning a 3-3 draw against Cambodia.

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