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Mr Ranjith Rodrigo, the former president of the Football Federation, said that nearly Rs.100 lakhs have been spent on the song created for the four-national tournament.

He further stated that there is doubt about the expenditure of this kind of money for this song which was created for the four-corner tournament hosted by Sri Lanka in 2022, and when asked about this by the football administration at that time, it was said that almost 60 lakhs were spent, but it was confirmed. They have failed to produce any possible evidence.

He stated in front of the media that since February 2022, the monthly accounts have not been given to the members and in addition, for the renovation of the football house, nearly 600 lakhs have been spent It has also been revealed that only 400 Lakhs has been spent to build the Football house.

He further stated that in a short period of six months over a billion has been spent and Sri Lankan football can’t afford so much money. Mr Rodrigo had stated that even after informing the authorities (Ministry, Police, and FIFA) about this, there was no proper answer from them and that former president Jaswar Umar should be fully responsible for the current state of Sri Lankan football.

ලක්ෂ 100ක් ගීතයක් වෙනුවෙන් වියදම් කළ පාපන්දු පරිපාලනය

සිව්කොන් ජාතික තරගාවලිය සදහා නිර්මාණය කරන ලද ගීතය වෙනුවෙන් රු.පි. ලක්ෂ 100 ආසන්න මුදල් වැය වී ඇති බව පාපන්දු සම්මේලනයේ හිටපු සභාපති රංජිත් රොද්‍රිගෝ මහතා ප්‍රකාශ කරනු ලැබීය.

2022 වර්ශයේ ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ සත්කාරකත්වයෙන් පැවැත්වූ සිව් කොන් තරගාවලිය සදහා නිර්මාණය කරනු ලැබූ මෙම ගීතය වෙනුවෙන් මෙවැනි මුදලක් වියදම් වීම පිලිබදව සැකයක් පවතින බව ඒ මහතා වැඩි දුරත් ප්‍රකාශ කර සිටි අතර, එවකට සිටි පාපන්දු පරිපාලනයෙන් මේ පිළිබදව විමසීමේදී ලක්ෂ 60කට ආසන්න මුදලක් වියදම් වූ බව පැවසුවත් එය සනාථ කල හැකි කිසිදු සාක්ෂියක් ඔවුන් හට ඉදිරිපත් කිරීමට අපොහොසත් වී ඇත.

2022 වර්ශයේ පෙබරවාරී මාසයේ සිට මාසික ගිණුම් වාර්ථාද තබා නැති බව ඒ මහතා මාධ්‍ය හමුවේ ප්‍රකාශ කරනු ලැබීය. මීට අමතරව පාපන්දු නිවස අලුත්වැඩියාව සදහා රු.පි. ලක්ෂ 600කට ආසන්න මුදක් වැය වී ඇති බවද අනාවරණට වී ඇත.

ඔහු වැඩි දුරත් අදහස් දක්වමින් ප්‍රකාශ කර සිටියේ ශ්‍රී ලංකා පාපන්දුවට මෙතරම් මුදල් දැරිය හැකිද, මාස හයක් වැනි කෙටි කාලයකදී රු.පි. බිලියනකට අධික මුදලක් වියදම් කොට ඇත. මේ පිලිබදව කොතෙකුත් බලධාරී දැනුවත් කලත් ඔවුන්ගෙන් නිසි පිළිතුරක් නොමැති බව හා වර්ථමානයේ ශ්‍රී ලංකා පාපන්දුව ඇද වැටී ඇති තත්වයට සම්පූර්ණයෙන් වග කිව යුත්තේද හිටපු සභාපති ජස්වර් උමර් බව රොද්‍රිගෝ මහතා ප්‍රකාශ කර සිටියහ.

ஒரு பாடலுக்கு 100 லட்சம் செலவு செய்தது கால்பந்து நிர்வாகம்

நான்கு நாடுகளின் போட்டிக்காக உருவாக்கப்பட்ட பாடலுக்கு ரூ. சுமார் 100 இலட்சம் செலவிடப்பட்டுள்ளதாக உதைபந்தாட்ட சம்மேளனத்தின் முன்னாள் தலைவர் திரு.ரஞ்சித் ரொட்ரிகோ தெரிவித்துள்ளார்.

2022ஆம் ஆண்டு இலங்கை நடத்தும் நான்கு முனை போட்டிக்காக உருவாக்கப்பட்ட இந்தப் பாடலுக்கு இவ்வாறான பணம் செலவழிக்கப்படுவது தொடர்பில் சந்தேகம் இருப்பதாகவும், இது தொடர்பில் அப்போது உதைபந்தாட்ட நிர்வாகத்திடம் கேட்டபோது, 60 இலட்சம் செலவழிக்கப்பட்டதாகவும், ஆனால் அது உறுதிப்படுத்தப்பட்டதாகவும், சாத்தியமான ஆதாரங்களை அவர்கள் முன்வைக்கவில்லை.

2022 ஆம் ஆண்டு பெப்ரவரி மாதத்திலிருந்து மாதாந்த கணக்கு அறிக்கைகள் பேணப்படவில்லை என அவர் ஊடகங்களுக்கு முன்னால் தெரிவித்தார். மேலும், கால்பந்து இல்லத்தை சீரமைக்க ரூ. கிட்டத்தட்ட 600 இலட்சம் மோதிரம் செலவு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளதாகவும் தெரியவந்துள்ளது.

அவர் மேலும் தெரிவிக்கையில், இலங்கை கால்பந்தாட்டத்தினால் இவ்வளவு பணம் வாங்க முடியும், ஆறு மாத குறுகிய காலத்தில் ரூ. ஒரு கோடிக்கு மேல் செலவிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது தொடர்பில் அதிகாரிகளுக்கு யார் அறிவித்தாலும் அவர்களிடமிருந்து சரியான பதில் கிடைக்கவில்லை எனவும் இலங்கையின் கால்பந்தாட்டத்தின் தற்போதைய நிலைக்கு முன்னாள் ஜனாதிபதி ஜஸ்வர் உமர் முழுப்பொறுப்பேற்க வேண்டும் எனவும் திரு.ரொட்ரிகோ குறிப்பிட்டிருந்தார்.

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Sri Lanka Set to Face UAE in Crucial Rugby Clash Tomorrow in Colombo

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The Sri Lanka national rugby team will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a much-anticipated international rugby encounter set to take place today (July 4) at the iconic Racecourse Ground, Colombo.

As part of their final preparations, the Sri Lankan team held an intensive training session today under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff. The team looked sharp, focused, and ready to bring their A-game to home soil.

This clash promises to be a key test for the Tuskers as they look to strengthen their footing in the regional rugby scene and gain momentum ahead of upcoming international competitions. UAE, a rising force in Asian rugby, will also be eyeing a big performance away from home.

Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, and the match is anticipated to draw significant interest from local fans eager to witness top-tier rugby action.

📍 Match Info
🗓️ Date: July 4, 2025
📍 Venue: Racecourse Rugby Grounds, Colombo
🕒 Kick-off: TBA

Stay tuned for live updates, photos, and post-match coverage on Sri Lankan Sports TV.

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Sri Lanka Women Crushed 8-0 by Nepal in AFC Qualifiers – Tactical Collapse Raises Alarm

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Colombo, July 2 – Sri Lanka Women’s National Football Team suffered another brutal defeat in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, going down 8-0 to a confident and clinical Nepalese side. Coming just days after a 10-0 hammering by Uzbekistan, this latest loss highlights deeper tactical, technical, and structural issues within Sri Lanka’s women’s football system.

Full-Time Score: Sri Lanka 0 – 8 Nepal

Half-Time: 0 – 4
Venue: Group F – AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Key Match Statistics

StatSri Lanka WomenNepal Women
Possession50%50%
Total Shots426
Shots on Target318
Shots off Target18
Expected Goals (xG)0.603.76
Corners014
Fouls46
Cards00
Offsides03

Tactical Breakdown – Why Sri Lanka Lost 8-0

Despite the possession being even at 50%, Sri Lanka was thoroughly outplayed. This is a classic case where possession stats mislead the reality on the pitch.

1. Poor Defensive Organization

  • Sri Lanka conceded 14 corners and 18 shots on target, indicating that Nepal constantly penetrated both flanks and delivered into the box unchallenged.
  • There was no compact defensive line, and Nepal exploited space behind Sri Lanka’s fullbacks repeatedly.

2. Ineffective Midfield Structure

  • While Sri Lanka held possession equally, it was largely passive and in non-threatening zones.
  • Nepal, on the other hand, converted their possession into 3.76 xG, showing how effective and vertical their transitions were.

3. Repeated Failures in Closing Down Key Players

  • Sabitra Bhandari scored a hat-trick within 26 minutes (14’, 36’, 40’) and was left unmarked multiple times.
  • Nepal’s attackers were given space and time to shoot – evident from the 18 shots on target.

4. No Offensive Threat

  • Sri Lanka managed only 4 shots in the entire game, with an xG of just 0.60.
  • With no corners and no real pressing, the team offered nothing going forward, allowing Nepal to push numbers up comfortably.

Back-to-Back Heavy Losses: Structural Failures Exposed

This defeat comes after a 10-0 loss to Uzbekistan, meaning Sri Lanka has now conceded 18 goals in two matches without scoring once.

This isn’t just a reflection of players’ on-field performance — it’s a glaring indictment of:

  • FFSL’s failure to conduct any women’s football league in years
  • A rushed team selection based on a short trial, without competitive match practice
  • No structured coaching program or international exposure
  • Lack of scouting, fitness programs, and tactical planning

Nepal, though not an Asian powerhouse, had better coaching structure, player chemistry, and clear tactics, which led to their dominance.

What’s Next for Sri Lanka?

If the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) and the Ministry of Sports continue to ignore these warning signs, Sri Lanka risks becoming irrelevant in women’s football on the Asian stage.

What’s needed:

  • ✅ A proper national women’s league
  • ✅ Regular youth-level competitions and scouting
  • ✅ Appointing qualified coaching staff with modern tactical knowledge
  • ✅ Consistent international exposure for players

Conclusion

An 8-0 defeat to Nepal isn’t just a bad result — it’s a mirror held up to a broken system. Unless real change is implemented beyond symbolic participation, these results will become Sri Lanka’s norm in women’s football.

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Top International Referees to Officiate High-Profile Dialog Schools Rugby Matches in Sri Lanka

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Colombo – In a significant boost for school-level rugby in Sri Lanka, two internationally renowned referees from Hong Kong have been appointed to officiate key Dialog Schools A Division Rugby League matches this weekend.

Sunny Lee to Referee Pathana–Thomian Clash

Sunny Lee, a celebrated female international rugby referee from Hong Kong, will take charge of the much-anticipated encounter between S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia and Isipathana College, Colombo. The prestigious Rizvy Suhayb Memorial Trophy match is set for July 5 at S. Thomas’ College Grounds, Mount Lavinia.

Lee’s presence is expected to bring elite-level officiating standards to this traditional rivalry, enhancing the competitive environment and offering student-athletes a platform to perform under world-class match management.

Francisco Cammisa to Oversee Trinity vs Royal Clash

On the same day in Kandy, another experienced Hong Kong referee, Francisco Cammisa, will officiate the top-tier fixture between Trinity College, Kandy and Royal College, Colombo at the Pallekele Rugby Stadium.

International Support for Local Rugby

The arrival of these elite foreign referees is made possible through the efforts of Dilroy Fernando, former international referee and referee educator. With backing from Asian Rugby (covering airfares) and the host schools (providing accommodation and hospitality), this initiative aims to uplift officiating standards and offer young Sri Lankan players the opportunity to compete at a globally recognized level.

Long-Term Impact on School Rugby

This strategic move is expected to:

  • Enhance the quality and fairness of officiating in the Dialog Schools Rugby League
  • Give emerging players exposure to world-class rugby conditions
  • Strengthen partnerships between Sri Lankan rugby institutions and international bodies

The involvement of international referees like Sunny Lee and Francisco Cammisa also sends a strong message about gender inclusivity and professional standards in the sport

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