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The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MFL confident of smooth, problem free 2025/26 Super League season
THE 2025/2026 Super League season is expected to run smoothly without financial issues following the tightening of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) system by the Malaysia Football League (MFL). MFL President Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan said the implementation of new financial monitoring software through the FFP system will have a significant impact in ensuring that only financially stable teams are eligible to compete. 'We control it through FFP. Previously it was usually six months but now it's three months, we will constantly monitor. But as I said from the beginning, declare your budget. 'That is important, and God willing, I am confident and believe it can be done, there will be no problems (for the 2025/2026 season),' he said after a joint meeting with the State Football Associations (FA) & a meeting with Football Clubs (FC) at Wisma FAM, here, today. According to him, financial monitoring is no longer done periodically as before, but continuously and in real-time through the newly introduced FFP system. Commenting on the issue of signing up to 15 foreign players in one team, which could ensnare clubs in a financial crisis, he explained that each team will be monitored based on their actual capabilities. 'If you can only afford five, then take five. Don't follow your desires. We will advise and control. What's important is that they must honestly declare their budget from the start. We don't want to repeat the same episode every year,' he said. MFL previously announced that they would standardize the player registration limit to 30 for all clubs, including those competing in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) and AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2). Previously, ACLE and ACL2 clubs were allowed to register 34 players, while other clubs only 32 players. The same meeting also agreed to allow all clubs to register a maximum of 15 foreign players, with a quota of nine players on the field (including substitutes) consisting of four open, one Asian, and two ASEAN players. The Malaysia League now has a new look with the full implementation of FFP, which limits club salary expenditure to a maximum of 80 percent of their annual budget for the 2025-2026 season.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MFL confident of a smooth and problem free 2025/2026 Super League season
THE 2025/2026 Super League season is expected to run smoothly without financial issues following the tightening of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) system by the Malaysia Football League (MFL). MFL President Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan said the implementation of new financial monitoring software through the FFP system will have a significant impact in ensuring that only financially stable teams are eligible to compete. 'We control it through FFP. Previously it was usually six months but now it's three months, we will constantly monitor. But as I said from the beginning, declare your budget. 'That is important, and God willing, I am confident and believe it can be done, there will be no problems (for the 2025/2026 season),' he said after a joint meeting with the State Football Associations (FA) & a meeting with Football Clubs (FC) at Wisma FAM, here, today. According to him, financial monitoring is no longer done periodically as before, but continuously and in real-time through the newly introduced FFP system. Commenting on the issue of signing up to 15 foreign players in one team, which could ensnare clubs in a financial crisis, he explained that each team will be monitored based on their actual capabilities. 'If you can only afford five, then take five. Don't follow your desires. We will advise and control. What's important is that they must honestly declare their budget from the start. We don't want to repeat the same episode every year,' he said. MFL previously announced that they would standardize the player registration limit to 30 for all clubs, including those competing in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) and AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2). Previously, ACLE and ACL2 clubs were allowed to register 34 players, while other clubs only 32 players. The same meeting also agreed to allow all clubs to register a maximum of 15 foreign players, with a quota of nine players on the field (including substitutes) consisting of four open, one Asian, and two ASEAN players. The Malaysia League now has a new look with the full implementation of FFP, which limits club salary expenditure to a maximum of 80 percent of their annual budget for the 2025-2026 season.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ronaldo's goal in vain as Al Nassr loses to Al Fateh in final game of Saudi Pro League 2024-25
Al Nassr's already disappointing season ended on a worser note when Al Fateh defeated it 3-2 in their final Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium on Monday. The result meant that Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. finished third in the points table, missing out on a spot in next year's AFC Champions League Elite and instead will play in the AFC Champions League 2. Al Nassr had come into the game with slight hopes of getting an ACL Elite spot after, earlier in the day, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation announced that it had won an appeal to be handed three points. It lost 2-1 to Al Orubah in March but complained that goalkeeper Rafi Al-Ruwaili was ineligible to play in the game because he was not a full-time professional. But in the end, even if Al Nassr had managed to beat Al Fateh, it would have stayed in third place as Al Hilal beat Al Qadisiyah 2-0 to cement the second spot, behind champion Al-Ittihad. The top two will play in the first tier of the continental competition next season, along with current ACL Elite champion Al-Ahly. Al Fateh completes late comeback The rumours of this game being his last with Al Nassr did not seem to affect his performance as Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 42nd minute. Ayman Yahya played a corner in from the left, which was flicked into the six-yard box by Mohammed Al-Fatil. Ronaldo was at the right place at the right time to easily tap in for his 25th goal in the league this season. ALSO READ | How can Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr face Mohun Bagan in AFC Champions League? However, the lead did not last long as, on the brink of the half-time whistle, Matias Vargas had an equally easy finish in front of goal after meeting a lovely cross from the left side of the box from Mohamed Amine Sbai. Al Nassr retook its lead in the 75th minute when Ronaldo went on a run with the ball from the middle of the pitch to the opposition's box before laying it off to Nawaf Boushal on the right side. The right-back precisely found Mane on the edge of the six-yard box, with the Senegalese forward promptly dispatching it into the back of the net. Once again, the lead lasted only a while as Al Fateh's Mourad Batna scored a stunning free kick. The Moroccan went for the goalkeeper's side and slammed the ball with his left foot into the top left corner, leaving a stretching Bento no chance of making a save. With nine minutes of added time announced, Al Fateh took the lead for the first time through a fast break. Vargas ran the length of Al Nassr's half before finding Matheus Machdo Ferreira on the edge of the box. His first attempt was parried onto the right post by Bento, however, the ball came right back to Ferreira, who made made no mistake this time of finding the bottom right corner to take all three points.
Sharjah 24
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah defeats Al Wasl in ADNOC Pro League season finale
Sharjah finishes second in the League With this win, Sharjah secured second place in the league standings with 51 points, while Al Wasl finished fourth with 46 points. Al Wasl qualifies for AFC Champions League 2 Despite the loss, Al Wasl qualified to represent the UAE in the AFC Champions League 2 next season, securing a spot due to their overall league position. Goal scorers lead Sharjah to victory Sharjah's goals came from Caio Lucas (53rd and 56th minutes), Luan Pereira (65th minute), and Osman Camara (83rd minute). Al Wasl's lone goal came from an own goal by Sharjah defender Shaheen Abdulrahman.
Sharjah 24
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Sports Club: Local and continental triumphs in 2025
Historic football victory at AFC Champions League 2 Among the club's landmark achievements was the football team's historic win of the AFC Champions League 2 title — their first ever — following a 2-1 triumph over Singapore's Lion City in the final. This major victory secures Sharjah's name in the annals of continental champions and brings pride to Emirati football on the Asian stage Asian Handball glory and super globe qualification Sharjah's handball team clinched the Asian Club Champions Championship title after defeating Saudi Arabia's Al-Khaleej in the final of the tournament's 27th edition. This win earns the team qualification for the 2025 Super Globe Club World Cup, set to take place in Egypt. The team also boasts two bronze medals from the 2018 and 2019 editions of the championship Local success in handball and basketball Domestically, Sharjah's handball team is vying for the Men's League title, currently facing Mleiha in the third round of the final. Meanwhile, the basketball team captured both the League title and Federation Cup, raising the club's tally to 26 local and international titles Youth Handball Team sets records Sharjah's youth handball team maintained its stellar reputation by sweeping the League, Cup, and Super Cup titles. The team continues to set records, becoming the most decorated team at this level with 17 League titles, 16 Super Cups, and 13 Federation Cups Individual Sports: Karate and judo shine In individual sports, the karate team claimed the General League Shield (Kata and Kumite) for the 13th consecutive time. Meanwhile, judo athletes brought home 12 medals from the Kalba Open Judo Championship for youth and juniors . Leadership credit and institutional vision Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Club Board of Directors, attributed these accomplishments to the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasied the club's commitment to becoming a leading sports institution with a sustainable social impact Continued support from Sharjah Sports Council Al Midfa praised the support of the Sharjah Sports Council, led by His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, noting its essential role in the club's continued success across all teams and competitions Development plans and future aspirations Engineer Suleiman Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Board Member and Head of the Individual Games Department, stated that this season's results reflect the effectiveness of the club's strategic development plans. He commended the Sharjah Sports Council's commitment to enhancing the infrastructure to support the ambitions of players . Sharjah Sports Club continues its journey with determination and pride, carrying the responsibility of representing UAE sports on regional and international stages while working to realise the directives of the wise leadership .
