Indonesia to demolish football stadium where stampede killed over 130
The deadly stampede after a league match in the city of Malang on Oct 1 has been blamed on police firing tear gas in the stadium.
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FIFA and AFC to build new state-of-the-art football stadium in Malaysia
The stadium will be constructed on a land site spanning 6.172 hectares, with a fully equipped grandstand, spectators’ boulevard and atrium.
India won’t visit Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023, neutral venue not unprecedented
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Malaysia off to a flying start at World Junior Championships
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Indonesia soccer association, Fifa go ahead with stadium audit amid calls for accountability
Fifa is currently still in the midst of gathering data on the tragedy that killed 132 in Malang, East Java, two weeks ago.
Spotlight back on policing after Indonesia evades Fifa sanctions
Instead, Fifa and the government will work together to “overhaul Indonesian soccer” to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.
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With the win, Pakistan finished second on the points table with 10 points and will take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-finals.
China’s women jump to second place in FIBA world rankings
China lost only to the United States at the tournament to finish in the top three at a World Cup for the first time since 1994.