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Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes is determined to lead Indonesia to the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup trophy as a tribute to the nation's devoted supporters. The 28-year-old shot-stopper insists team success now firmly supersedes personal ambition, with the hosts eager to create history and lift silverware on home turf during the upcoming tournament.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has received a significant boost following the news that FIFA has officially cleared two key players to represent the national team. Prolific Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) striker Bergson da Silva and defender Brad Tapp are now available for selection as the Harimau Malaya prepare for the upcoming ASEAN Cup.

A wave of top European league talent could feature in FIFA's newly launched regional tournament taking place between 24 September and 5 October. With 14 nations set to compete across two divisions, FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the initiative for providing meaningful international opportunities.

Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.