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Buriram Edge Nakhon Ratchasima 1-0 In Low-Key Friendly

Buriram fielded a mixed side in their last warm-up game before the league begins on February 9 at home to Ratchaburi. All three strikers were included and new Korean Jun-soo operated as a centre-back rather than his defensive midfield role. On-loan defender Praweenwat played at left-back with youngster Sarawut on the right. Neither did enough…

Theerathon Set For Season In Japan’s J League

Thai national team captain Theerathon Bunmathan is hoping for a successful spell with Japan’s Vissel Kobe after being loaned from SCG Muangthong United on a one-year contract. The 27-year-old signed the deal with the J-League team on Wednesday and will wear the No 30 shirt when he moves to the Noevir Stadium Kobe next month….

New Honour For Buriram’s Diogo

Buriram United’s Diogo has been named as the best Brazilian player in the Thai League era. Diogo has said that he is honoured to receive such an accolade but it will only serve him to strive for further improvement. Cleiton (now with Chiang Rai) came second and is the record goalscorer in the Thai League…

Buriram Squander Two-Goal Lead And Lose Out In Penalty Shoot-Out In Champions Cup

Buriram were defeated by Chiang Rai in a penalty shoot-out in the Champions Cup after leading 2-0 . It was a disappointing end to a game Buriram controlled for most of the first-half. They took the lead in the 6th minute when Diogo found Edgar with a lovely ball over the top of the defence…

Buriram Sign Korean Midfielder

Buriram have replaced Seul-Ki with fellow Korean midfielder Yoo Jun-Soo. He is 29 years old and stands 1.82m tall. Jun-Soo has made 128 appearances in the K League, scoring 13 goals. The Thai FA have announced that the Thai League 1 will be reduced to 16 teams in 2019. This means that 5 teams will…

Late Equalizer Can’t Hide Very Disappointing Display By Buriram

Pansa came up with a stoppage-time header to deny newly-promoted Chainat Hornbill. Of course, you can’t read too much into the first “proper”game of the season but certain things emerged that are a concern. The quality of passing was embarrassing at times as was the standard of crossing. Seul-Ki is going to be a massive…

Seul- Ki Leaves Buriram On Season-Long Loan

Buriram United have announced that midfielder Seul Ki has joined Korean side Incheon United on a season-long loan. It is believed the midfielder wanted to return to his home country. This is a huge blow for Buriram as Seul-Ki was far and away their best midfield player last season.

Jaja Coelho To Join Muang Thong?

We have an unconfirmed report that the former Buriram striker has joined bitter rivals Muang Thong for a substantial fee. More news as it comes in.

Buriram Confirm Signing Of Viet Nam’s Samson

Samson Not Signed For Buriram United Despite Earlier Reports

It would appear that Buriram have not signed Vietnamese forward Hoang Vu Samson. Although Wikipedia have him as a Buriram player, he is not listed in Buriram’s squad and another usually very reliable site has him still at Hanoi. We await further news.