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A look back at Bassam’s presidency – In his own words: Part 1

Eight months before the Football Association of Maldives came under normalization, its then-president Bassam Adeel Jaleel sat down for an interview with Mihaaru News, where he reflected on his two-term...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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New statutes approved in pivotal moment of normalization

With a majority of votes from member clubs of the Football Association of Maldives, the newly drafted articles of association have been approved at the ordinary congress held this evening...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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FAM moves to dissolve the nine zones, expand membership of top two divisions

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has drafted a resolution to dissolve the nine geographical zones from its statutes, and legally expand the influence of clubs in the two top...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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FAM congress will include statute amendments and laying groundwork for post-normalisation

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) will hold its ordinary congress next Friday, 27 June, with critical reforms set on the agenda, including amendments to its Articles of Association (AoA),...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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Bassam’s claims of him ‘owning no real estate’ debunked

Former president of FAM Bassam Adeel Jaleel reportedly committed perjury in front of the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS), the highest court in world sports. An investigative report by...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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Save FAM: All nine geographical zones must have a seat at the table

Football advocacy and lobby group ‘Save FAM’ has advocated for FAM congress to provide equal representation for the nine geographical zones of the association. Following a meeting with the normalization...

Sidibari1 year ago
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A country-wide game: proposed model redefines Maldivian football

A formal motion calling for a decentralised football system has been submitted to the Football Association of Maldives. Signed by ten of the seventeen FAM member clubs, the proposal outlines...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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Football at a crossroads: Minister calls for unity as FAM normalization enters crucial phase

“Maldivian football is not in ICU any longer… But it is far from recovered,” stated the Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, Abdulla Rafiu. The challenges ahead, he said, are...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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USD 50,000 allocated to FAM’s impromptu pre-season tournament

FIFA has allocated USD 50,000 — approximately MVR 771,000 — to support a pre-season tournament organized by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM). The initiative, proposed as an ad-hoc competition...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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Government in discussion with SOEs to pay off FAM debt

Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu has revealed that the ministry is actively negotiating with state-owned enterprises concerning the repayment of FAM’s debts. Speaking at last night’s Extraordinary Congress of the Football...

Sidibari1 year ago
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FAM Veterans League kicks off as three-time champions Hulhumale’ loses opening match

Hulhumale’ Veterans, defending champions of FAM Veteran’s League, has been defeated by Villimale United in this year’s opening game yesterday. The match saw just one goal; scored in the second...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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Start of football season delayed

The commencement of the long-awaited football season has been delayed, as the Charity Shield match has been postponed. Charity Shield, the game that marks the start of football season, was...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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FAM selects former SG of Addu City as acting General Secretary

FAM has inducted Mohamed Shujau, former Secretary General of Addu City Council, as the acting General Secretary of the association. The chairperson of the Normalization Committee, Ahmed Zuhoor, informed that...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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Dhivehi Youth League: TC, SUS and Valencia honored as champions

Dhivehi Youth League 2024, held in three age groups has come to its conclusion. The closing ceremony of the first Dhivehi Youth League, organised by a collaboration between the Football...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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FAM General Secretary Nahil resigns

Nahil Ahmed Siddeeq, the 24-year-old General Secretary of Maldives FA, has resigned after less than 3 months of service. Nahil resigned from his post following an order from football’s highest...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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FAM creates new committees, calls on clubs to apply for seats

Football Association of Maldives has announced its plan to create seven new committees ahead of the new season. In a circular published yesterday, the association – currently governed by a...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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A look back at Bassam’s presidency – In his own words: Part 1

New statutes approved in pivotal moment of normalization

FAM moves to dissolve the nine zones, expand membership of top two divisions

FAM congress will include statute amendments and laying groundwork for post-normalisation

Bassam’s claims of him ‘owning no real estate’ debunked

Save FAM: All nine geographical zones must have a seat at the table

A country-wide game: proposed model redefines Maldivian football

Football at a crossroads: Minister calls for unity as FAM normalization enters crucial phase

USD 50,000 allocated to FAM’s impromptu pre-season tournament

Government in discussion with SOEs to pay off FAM debt

FAM Veterans League kicks off as three-time champions Hulhumale’ loses opening match

Start of football season delayed

FAM selects former SG of Addu City as acting General Secretary

Dhivehi Youth League: TC, SUS and Valencia honored as champions

FAM General Secretary Nahil resigns

FAM creates new committees, calls on clubs to apply for seats