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Pundits puzzle over Thai squad selection for Iran tie

The Thai squad selection for next month's must-win Asian Cup Group E qualifier against Iran has kicked up controversy following some dubious inclusions in the roster.

Youngsters shoulder Thai hopes after badminton stars withdraw

Rocked by the withdrawal of key players including world No 7 Boonsak Ponsana, things look bleak for Thailand in next week's Thomas Cup (men) and Uber Cup (women) Asian preliminaries in Nakhon Ratchasima.

PM has date with women's soccer team

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will swap his suit for a soccer strip to take on the Thailand women's side as part of the government team in an exhibition match this weekend.

Noppawan camp: 'Is it because she's Asian'

[TENNIS] Chaiyapak Siriwat, the guardian of 2008 world junior No 1 Noppawan Lertcheewakarn, fired letters of complaint to several organisations including the Wimbledon Organising Committee, demanding explanation from them for not awarding the 2009 girls' singles champion a wildcard into the main draw of the 2010 open event.

Thailand level playing field for qualifying shootout

The Asian Football Confederation has accepted Thailand's request for simultaneous kickoff times for the crucial final round of Asian Cup Group E qualifying next month.

Ochoa feels heat as LPGA season tees off in Pattaya

The cream of the women's golf, led by titleholder Lorena Ochoa, assemble at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course today to tee off the 2010 season with the US$1.3million Honda PTT LPGA Thailand.

Noppawan camp fume over Wimbledon rule change

Noppawan Lertcheewakarn's hopes for a wildcard into the main draw of July's Wimbledon ladies' singles seem to have been dashed despite her status as reigning junior champion.

Hiddink to take over as Turkey boss

Istanbul- Guus Hiddink will take over as coach of the Turkish national team from August 1, the country's football federation TFF confirmed Wednesday in Istanbul.

Camping at the World Cup - tent cities multiply

Johannesburg- Inflated prices for accommodation at the football World Cup in South Africa is forcing tour operators to think outside the box - or, in this instance, the walls of a hotel or guesthouse.

Beckham dominates last-16 build-up

London - David Beckham has always had the best scriptwriters and they have come up with another intriguing chapter as he faces Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday with AC Milan.

Premier League considers play-off for fourth Champions League slot

London- The Premier League is considering introducing a play-off system to determine the fourth club to qualify for the following season's European Champions League, according to reports in the Guardian on Monday.

Schemer Newin may be eyeing a bigger target

When Newin Chidchob took over Thai Premier League club Provincial Electricity Authority Football Club (Buri Ram-PEA) late last year, it became the talk of the town. The banned politician from Buri Ram did not disappoint the club's fans with a glitzy launch under the new name “Buri Ram-PEA“ early this month in his hometown.

FAT wants change in kickoff timing

The Football Association of Thailand generalsecretary Ongart Korsinkha said the body is planning to lodge an official request to the Asian Football Confederation to play the crucial final round of Group E Asian Cup qualifying matches simultaneously next month.

Barcelona fans convinced that Fabregas will return

Madrid- The majority of the fans of world champions Barcelona are convinced that Cesc Fabregas will return to the Catalan capital this summer.

Blatter slams critics of South Africa's ability to host World Cup

Vancouver - FIFA president Joseph Blatter has lashed out at critics of South Africa's ability to host this summer's World Cup in the wake of the terror attack on the Togo football team at last month's Africa Cup of Nations in neighbouring Angola.

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