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FIFA Scrapped The FFE. What’s Next For Infantino?
5d ago00:37:03Tap to summarizeAfter the furore surrounding it, FIFA has decided to abandon its plan to sell part of its operations to private investors. Led by president Gianni Infantino, FIFA apologised for the controversy caused by the FIFA Forward Enterprise, but the apology may not be enough as the anger is still palpable. So, what's next for FIFA and Infantino, as calls for his departure grow louder, with UEFA leading the charge? We dissect the latest twist in this saga and whether this marks a genuine turning point for FIFA.Image Credit: EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
Transcribe →Is FIFA for Sale? The FFE Controversy
2w ago00:34:45Tap to summarizeWorld football governing body FIFA dropped a bombshell earlier this week, announcing the creation of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new commercial subsidiary that will manage the rights to the World Cup and the Club World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to sell a 20–30% stake to private investors, with Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, among the key investors. This has caused widespread uproar among football fans, confederations and other stakeholders, who argue that football should not be treated as a commodity to be sold to private investors. UEFA has since announced plans to boycott future FIFA tournaments, with CONCACAF also rejecting the proposal. We unpack FIFA's bold plan, the furore it has created, and whether it will truly materialise.Image Credit: Taljat David / Shutterstock.com
Transcribe →Fresh Start for Harimau Malaya at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup
3w ago00:33:43Tap to summarizeThe international football fever continues, this time closer to home, as the rebranded AFF tournament, now called the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, kicks off this weekend. Aizuddin Nizam Shah, sports commentator from RTM, joins us to talk about the future of this tournament ahead of the inaugural FIFA-led edition happening later this year, and whether fans still have the appetite for another tournament so soon after the World Cup. We also zero in on Harimau Malaya, discussing the changes on the sidelines and on the pitch heading into this tournament, and Malaysia's chances here.Image Credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com
Transcribe →Fading Glory: Is the Commonwealth Games Still Relevant?
4w ago00:23:24Tap to summarizeThe Commonwealth Games 2026 will be taking place next week, after much controversy surrounding its host and whether it would go ahead at all. Glasgow will now welcome athletes to compete in the 23rd edition of the Games, stepping in after Victoria, Australia withdrew due to escalating costs. The number of events has also been drastically reduced, with only 10 events on offer compared to the previous edition in Birmingham in 2022. Do all these issues point to the declining relevance of the Commonwealth Games? We unpack this and assess Malaysia's chances at the Games with Ajitpal Singh, Sports Editor at the New Straits Times.Image Credit: Wikimedia.org
Transcribe →Back on the Pitch: K2K Juara Returns
Jul 300:41:59Tap to summarizeKita Untuk Kita Juara (K2K Juara), a grassroots-driven initiative to bring football to children from underserved communities, returns for its second edition following the success of its inaugural run. Organised by Think City, Football Association of Selangor, and padangbolasepak.com, K2K Juara is expanding beyond football this time, welcoming participants of all ages. K2K Juara's Project Director Khalilul Rahman joins us to share the lessons learned from the first edition and the initiative's broader mission of making sports accessible for all.Image Source: padangbolasepak.com
Transcribe →Play by Play: The Art of Sports Commentary
Jun 2600:59:33Tap to summarizeSports commentators are the voices who bring a sporting event to life, making great moments even more iconic and memorable. It's a highly regarded vocation that requires not just a strong command of language, but also a deep knowledge of the sport. Aiman "Sekaiichi" Roshizam, a sports commentator from Astro Arena who started his journey in esports commentary before moving on to conventional sports, joins us to share his story, the work that goes into commentating, juggling two languages, and his ambitions in sports broadcasting.Image Credit: Yan Krukau / Pexels.com
Transcribe →New Zealand's Esports Playbook
Jun 1900:40:30Tap to summarizeThe New Zealand Esports Federation recently embarked on a sports diplomacy tour to learn more about how other nations manage their esports ecosystems. They are here to learn from how Malaysia approaches esports development, and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian Esports Federation to foster closer ties between the two nations. We took the opportunity to speak to their CEO, Jonathan Jansen, to find out how the NZESF operates and what the gaming and esports landscape looks like in New Zealand.Image Credit: Yan Krukau / Shutterstock.com
Transcribe →World Cup 2026: The Wait is Over
Jun 1200:41:27Tap to summarizeThe greatest football competition in the world is finally here! The USA, Canada and Mexico play host to 48 aspiring nations that are competing to be the world’s best. The lead up to this edition of the World Cup isn’t without its own controversies and challenges, and joining us for a preview of some of the narratives surrounding it is sports commentator and pundit, Dez Corkhill.Image Credit: LumoNest / Shutterstock.com
Transcribe →In or Out: How Revealtek is Changing Badminton Officiating
Jun 500:40:57Tap to summarizeRevealtek is an AI-powered sports technology company that provides a more accessible solution for badminton officiating. Based in Malaysia, Revealtek aims to rival its bigger competitors with technology that's just as sophisticated, but at a fraction of the cost and with minimal setup. Revealtek's CEO and Co-Founder Nizam Mohamed joins us to talk about the company's entry into the sports technology space and why it's important to cater to the underserved segment of the sport — making world-class technology accessible to all levels of the game.Image Credit: Revealtek
Transcribe →Speedy Tigers: New Head Coach, New Era?
May 2200:38:05Tap to summarizeThe Speedy Tigers qualified for this year's World Cup, but despite that feat, their coach Sarjit Singh was relieved of his duties and replaced by Brendon Carolan. Sandru Narayanan, sports journalist from Scoop.my, joins us to look back at Sarjit's contribution to Malaysian hockey and assess whether Brendon can take Malaysia forward on the field, ahead of the upcoming tournaments and the nation's larger goal of qualifying for the Olympics.Image Credit: sportoakimirka / Shutterstock.com
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