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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.

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.

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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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Rohingyas in Malaysia find freedom through football

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Inter Milan in talks with Burmese football federation

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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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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.

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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.

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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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SEA Games: Burma secures semi-final spot in football

Burma came from a goal down to the Philippines to pull off an impressive 5-1 victory at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on Sunday evening.

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Plucky Burmese bow out of World Cup

Burma goes down 5-1 to New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on its first ever World Cup qualification.

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Burma shocks Singapore at SEA Games

The Burmese men’s U-23 side is now odds-on favourite to qualify after two wins from two matches.

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SEA Games: Burma kicks off with victory over Indonesia

Playing ahead of the SEA games opening ceremony, the men’s Under-23 team turned out in red for a convincing win over Indonesia 4-2 at Jalan Besar Stadium.

Myanmar at the FIFA U-20 World Cup (Photo - Myanmar Football Federation).

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Burma’s World Cup dreams shattered by Ukraine

Although Burma still have a mathematical chance of going through in third place, coach Gerd Zeise wasn’t hopeful after the team’s 6-0 thrashing by Ukraine.

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Burma lose World Cup opener to USA

Playing in the chilly northern town of Whangarei, the Burmese began the match ferociously, attacking the US with everything they had in the opening minutes.