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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Uproar in the Maldives as football relegation battle decided by last-day no-show Source The Guardian - World News
Description
  • Green Streets failed to turn up for last game of season

  • Team stayed up on goal difference, rivals relegated

There is uproar in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League, the leading football competition of the Maldives, after it was alleged one of the tropical archipelago’s leading clubs sought to escape relegation by failing to turn up for a match.

The Premier League side Green Streets beat the drop last Thursday after failing to turn up for their final league match of the season against New Radiant.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/09/maldives-relegation-battle-green-streets-stay-up-after-no-show Published At 2026-02-09 08:52:56 (3 hours ago)
Created At 2026-02-09 09:34:35 Updated At 2026-02-09 09:34:35