Astro is now in discussions with the Malaysian rights holder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to broadcast matches on its platforms.  

This includes on Astro, NJOI and Sooka, to ensure that matches are able to reach more viewers.  

This, after Astro’s fair and competitive bid for the World Cup was unsuccessful.  

Astro remains an exciting destination for Malaysian sports fans.  

As the Home of Sports, Astro continues to deliver extensive coverage of many local and international sporting events including Premier League, AFC and UEFA Champions League and Formula 1.

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Arsenal’s Declan Rice has warned his former club West Ham not to expect any favours, amid the Hammers’ relegation battle.  

The midfielder, who is a product of West Ham’s youth academy, says he hopes that the Hammers can avoid the drop this season.  

However, he stressed that his focus must be on his current club, who are chasing the Premier League and Champions League titles.  

He said this ahead of their EPL clash this weekend.  

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Casemiro is reportedly willing to reduce his salary demands to complete a move to Inter Miami this summer.  

The Man United midfielder is keen on the switch, due to the prospect of playing alongside Argentine legend Lionel Messi.

Separately, Casemiro says Michael Carrick “completely deserves” the United job full-time after leaving them on the verge of Champions League qualification.

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And Malaysia will only send a maximum of two men’s doubles badminton pairs to this year's Asian Games.

Doubles coach Herry IP says the selection will be based on players’ performances in upcoming tournaments.