Thai football association boss resigns over SEA Games brawls

Thailand's football association president Somyot Poompanmoung announced his resignation following political pressure over brawling between the kingdom's national team and Indonesia during the men's final at the South-East Asian (SEA) Games. - AFP

BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's football association president announced his resignation on Saturday, following political pressure over brawling between the kingdom's national team and Indonesia during the men's final at the South-East Asian Games.

Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in the May final that saw players and coaches on both sides clash on two occasions with four red cards issued.