FIFA lifts Burma ban for World Cup 2018
Fine imposed on Burma following rioting during qualifying match in Rangoon but team will be allowed to compete in 2018 competition
FIFA to punish Burma over rioting
Victory awarded to Oman as official from Myanmar Football Federation laments reputational cost for Burmese sport
Swiss investigating FIFA’s Burma dealings
Financial dealings with Burmese tycoon appear to be in breach of FIFA rulings and Switzerland’s support of EU sanctions
FIFA chief dogged by controversy
Sepp Blatter meets Thein Sein and gives funding to Myanmar Football Federation, whose chairman Zaw Zaw is subject to US and EU sanctions
ASEAN mulling 2034 World Cup bid: Burma football federation
ASEAN on Friday held talks on launching a joint bid for the World Cup in 2034 during a visit by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to Rangoon, the head of Burma’s football federation said.
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From Asia’s pride to prolonged slide, Burma football looks to rebound
Once an Asian powerhouse, Burma’s football fortunes suffered a precipitous decline under the former military junta whose 50-year reign ravaged the economy and sporting infrastructure.
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.
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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.
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.
Burma fined after unruly fans invade football pitch, rip up seats
The Myanmar Football Federation was ordered to pay a US$24,000 fine and play a competitive international match behind closed doors due to the unruly behaviour of fans at the U-19s games against Iran and UAE last week.
Burma braces for late-night football fever
After four long years of anticipation, Burmese sports fans are set for a month-long football festival as the World Cup kicks off in Brazil late on Thursday night or– let’s face it – early Friday morning.
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BUSINESS WEEKLY: January 25
Burmese kyat and fuel prices remained much the same this week, two Indian hydro projects are said to be stalled, more int’l flights for Mandalay, and Burma gears up for the census.
Zaw Zaw’s Singapore takeover bid hits a snag
Burmese tycoon Zaw Zaw’s attempt to take over a listed Singaporean company has been blocked by stock market regulators citing concerns about his continued presence on the US government’s Burma sanctions list
Burma smarting from 2018 World Cup ban
Burma’s national footballing body to appeal ban but accepts $30,000 fine and begins attempt to clean up the country’s sporting image
Burmese fans pelt winning opposition
World Cup qualifying football match between Burma and Oman ends prematurely after Burmese fans riot in the stands
World football chief to visit Burma
FIFA President Sepp Blatter due to attend opening of football academy on two-day trip to Burma, says head of country’s footballing body
