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A podcast presented by the New Straits Time where we try to talk about everything Sports. We will be discussing various topic with sports officials athletes and even fans to bring you behind the scenes of what actually takes place in the World of Sports.
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KL City captain Paulo Josue joins Timesport: On the Beat to discuss why he believes Brazilian football has lost part of its identity in the modern era. The Malaysian international reflects on the decline of creative playmakers, the growing focus on tactical systems and athleticism, and the pressure facing Brazil’s current generation. Josue also looks back at Brazil’s iconic 2002 World Cup-winning squad, praising the mentality, freedom, and flair that defined that era. He then turns his attention to Asia, explaining why Japan could emerge as one of the surprise packages at the ongoing World Cup after years of progress and impressive victories over football giants.
Football Coaches Association of Malaysia (FCAM) former vice-president Datuk Richard Scully breaks down how the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup could reshape global football. From fixture congestion and travel headaches to the rise of smaller nations like Jordan and Uzbekistan, he explains why success is now built on structure rather than size, and what Malaysia can learn from football's changing landscape.
In this episode of Timesport: On the Beat, former FIFA World Cup referee Subkhiddin Salleh warns that modern officiating technology, including the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), is making on-pitch officials lazy. Subkhiddin says the technology reduces the alertness of referees during matches, as they rely too much on VAR to correct their mistakes instead of making the right call immediately. The veteran official also opens up about the dark personal toll of his career, revealing how cyberbullies targeted his daughter online. He recounts a humiliating domestic match where he was completely deceived by a player's "flying" simulation, which resulted in a wrongly awarded penalty. Subkhiddin closes with a direct warning to Malaysian football administrators, urging them to respect the sport. He cautions that those who cheat today will not be safe tomorrow.
In this episode of Timesport: On the Beat, critic Pekan Ramli says the Malaysian league is using cosmetic "makeup" to hide unpaid wages, document forgery scandals, and plummeting attendance. Pekan says gag orders on clubs and systemic failures have turned an 11-year professionalisation effort into a failing, abandoned project.
Former Thomas Cup winner Kwan Yoke Meng said Malaysia’s key to winning the prestigious men’s team tournament lies in Lee Zii Jia. He felt that the independent shuttler is arguably the strongest third singles in the competition starting on Friday in Horsens, Denmark, therefore making him a powerful weapon for Malaysia. Yoke Meng, who had trained Zii Jia during his junior days, even went as far as to say that the world has yet to witness the former All England champion at his best.
The FA of Malaysia will not want to hear this. Football critic Zakaria Rahim says the national men’s team are no longer respected by their rivals in Southeast Asia. He claims that from the way “opponents talk about us”, Malaysia have become easy target. Zakaria also says Malaysia’s national team project is quietly losing its connection with local players.
Is replacing the national men's hockey coach really fixing anything or just masking long-standing issues? In this episode, we break down Sarjit Singh’s exit and Brendon Carolan’s arrival, as former international Maninderjit Singh questions a system that has cycled through dozens of coaches with little to show for it. From grassroots development failures to a shrinking pool of quality coaches and officials, we examine why Malaysian hockey struggles persist and whether the sport is ready to confront some hard truths.
Is replacing the national men's hockey coach really fixing anything or just masking long-standing issues? In this episode, we break down Sarjit Singh’s exit and Brendon Carolan’s arrival, as former international Maninderjit Singh questions a system that has cycled through dozens of coaches with little to show for it. From grassroots development failures to a shrinking pool of quality coaches and officials, we examine why Malaysian hockey struggles persist and whether the sport is ready to confront some hard truths.
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