Football - Sidibari

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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Learning to ‘Play the Liverpool way’? What to expect from an LFC Academy in Maldives

When Liverpool FC — one of football’s most storied clubs — announced a new partnership with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) on March 13, the news felt...

Ali Thameem1 year ago
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Ihusan Abdul Ghani, esteemed Maldivian football coach, passes away at 51

Ihusan Abdul Ghani, one of the most influential figures in Maldivian football history, passed away last night after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51. Affectionately known as...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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National team heads to Philippines ahead of Asian Cup Qualifier game

The Maldives National Football Team has departed this morning en route to the Philippines, to compete in Group A’s opening game in the third round of AFC Asian Cup 2027...

Sidibari2 years 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...

Sidibari2 years ago
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Sri Lanka confirmed as SAFF Championship host, three months before kickoff

The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship has been confirmed to be hosted in Sri Lanka. Member countries of SAFF made the decision yesterday in Katmandu, Nepal; The Football Federation...

Sidibari2 years ago
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National football team begins training ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Maldives National Football team has resumed its practice sessions in Galolhu Stadium tonight. Nearly four months since the national team last played an international game, the Red Snappers are...

Ali Thameem2 years 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 Thameem2 years ago
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Ramazan 7v7 – Veteran’s league in memory of Mohamed Arif – kicks off

Ramazan 7v7 League, a veteran’s league dedicated to the memory of late Mohamed Arif (Baka), has kicked off at Henveyru Stadium this evening. Arif’s passing was a heartbreaking loss to...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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‘We are so back’ – Maziya reclaims FAM Youth Championship after 14 years

Maziya Sports and Recreation’s U19 team has just fulfilled what the club had been dreaming of since 2011; win the FAM Youth Championship trophy. The young green boys defeated Club...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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Youth Championship final sets up battle of archrivals

With Wednesday night’s semifinal victory, Club Eagles have made a strong statement; they are not to be undermined. Two goals from midfielder Shamhaan helped Eagles reach the final of FAM...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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Invincible Maziya to clash with Odi Sports in semifinals

Maziya Sports and Recreation has eliminated Club Valencia out from the FAM U19 Championship in tonight’s 2-1 win, progressing to the semifinals on top of the five-team group. Winning four...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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Odi Sports and TC Sports Club are through to the semifinals

Reigning champions TC Sports Club has qualified for the semifinals as the Group B winners of the FAM U19 Youth Championship 2025. Group B matches ended tonight as TC Sports...

Ali Thameem2 years ago
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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

Learning to ‘Play the Liverpool way’? What to expect from an LFC Academy in Maldives

Ihusan Abdul Ghani, esteemed Maldivian football coach, passes away at 51

National team heads to Philippines ahead of Asian Cup Qualifier game

Government in discussion with SOEs to pay off FAM debt

Sri Lanka confirmed as SAFF Championship host, three months before kickoff

National football team begins training ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

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

Ramazan 7v7 – Veteran’s league in memory of Mohamed Arif – kicks off

‘We are so back’ – Maziya reclaims FAM Youth Championship after 14 years

Youth Championship final sets up battle of archrivals

Invincible Maziya to clash with Odi Sports in semifinals

Odi Sports and TC Sports Club are through to the semifinals