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Kylian Mbappe has acknowledged France's midfield frailties following their 2-0 World Cup defeat to Spain, admitting the tactical setup left the team exposed during a crucial knockout encounter.
Spain's conservative former prime minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn sharp criticism for suggesting France's national football team lacks French players, a comment observers describe as xenophobic and reflective of deeper European tensions.
Insight Capital's team of Datuk Shamsul Azman Mahadi and Mohamad Hisham Sarjeet Abdullah captured the gross category title at the second round of the Asian Business Golf Championship at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Shah Alam.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced plans to present karate as a competitive sport at MSSM championships to the Cabinet, potentially expanding the national school sports calendar.
Former national shuttler Soniia Cheah has resigned as Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association sports director after just four months, citing concerns that certain organisational matters conflicted with her professional principles.
The Malaysian National Cycling Federation is requesting an urgent meeting with Yayasan Sime Darby to resolve disputes that have led to the postponement of the YSD Track Cycling and BMX Series 2026, emphasising the need for mutual respect between strategic partners.
National sprinter Mohd Azeem Fahmi has enrolled to pursue a master's degree at Universiti Malaya following his undergraduate studies at Auburn University in Alabama, where he trained and competed internationally.
The Malaysian Golf Association is lobbying the Ministry of Youth and Sports to establish a permanent national coach position, aiming to enhance the national golf team's readiness for the 2027 SEA Games that Malaysia will host.
Datuk Zaiton Othman, former Sports Commissioner, has warned Malaysia Athletics that failure to strengthen governance and align with World Athletics regulations risks suspension and jeopardising the nation's hosting of athletics at the 2027 SEA Games.
Two-time Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang has acknowledged the personal risks of publicly backing track cycling technical director John Beasley, but insists he is prepared to weather criticism regardless of upcoming competition results.
Malaysia's Football Association has launched a FIFA-backed training initiative to develop management and administrative skills among women's football leaders, recognising that sustainable growth requires robust off-field structures.
Eighteen-year-old Malaysian Moto3 rider Hakim Danish secured victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, marking Malaysia's first Moto3 win since 2016. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated the AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSi rider on the achievement.
Qatar's 6-0 thrashing by Canada at the World Cup has prompted analysts to question whether massive financial investment can substitute for grassroots development and strategic planning in building elite football programmes.
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi has decided to stay in Malaysia following his graduation from Auburn University, prioritising family time and continuing his athletics career under international coaching.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation has initiated disciplinary proceedings against five Thai players and three officials following a disputed team event final at the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 in May, with Malaysia declared winners after Thailand's withdrawal.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has highlighted the positive reception to Malaysia's free broadcast arrangement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting significant cost savings for food business operators and consumers across the country.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has shrugged off concerns after the team's 1-1 World Cup opener against Morocco, viewing Friday's Group C encounter with Haiti as a chance to implement corrections.
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Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry is addressing concerns raised by track cycling technical director John Beasley, including allegations of political interference and administrative obstacles, through stakeholder discussions to protect athlete preparations.