Popular football referee Malla Lhathuthu dies

President Muizzu expressed his condolences to the family of Malla, an exemplary personality of national service.

15 August 2024

FIFA again blocks Maldives FA election

Thorig contested with the backing of Valencia, which has been suspended by the FAM.

22 March 2024

Adidas tests upper limit of running market with $500 shoe

"This is a shoe optimized for speed, versus durability," Adidas said.

27 September 2023

Thorig contests FAM presidency; announces executive committee

Thorig first became the FAM president in 2016 without contesting against anyone else.

28 December 2023

IOIG: Maldives women's TT team glows with gold medal

The women's TT team became the first Maldivian national team to defend a gold medal in a foreign tournament.

28 August 2023

Maldives bodybuilding association apologises for event

This incident comes on the heels of a heated discussion as the Maldivian government criticised the participation of a local woman in the Miss Universe.

11 November 2024

FAM to hold extraordinary congress to elect committees

Thorig filed the case with FIFA and the AFC after that, both of which ruled in his favor.

26 January 2024

Bangladesh coach says Delhi air 'not ideal'

Most of the Sri Lankan players wore masks when they arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the afternoon.

6 November 2023