Tickets for Singapore-Vietnam ASEAN Championship semis sold out, FAS cautions against resellers

Tickets for Singapore-Vietnam ASEAN Championship semis sold out, FAS cautions against resellers

The association on Sunday advised the public not to buy tickets from resellers, adding that it “cannot guarantee” the authenticity of tickets resold on social media and online platforms. Checks by CNA found multiple listings for tickets for the match on e-commerce platform Carousell. Most listings had more than one ticket up for sale, with prices … Read more

Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng in Singapore for ‘familiarisation stint’ with Lions

Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng in Singapore for ‘familiarisation stint’ with Lions

The right-back recently penned a deal which will keep him at the EFL Championship club till 2026. He has been Cardiff City’s player of the season for two years running. The 28-year-old has started all four of the club’s league games this season. “It’s nice to come and introduce myself to everyone, meet everyone, build … Read more

Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny meets hundreds of newfound fans in China

Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny meets hundreds of newfound fans in China

Despite Singapore being beaten 3-1, Hassan pulled off many point-blank saves that ensured that China went through to the next round at that Thais’ expense, achieving overnight celebrity. “It’s amazing to see how much love and support I’m getting here,” said Hassan, who will be in Shanghai until Tuesday. At 40, Hassan is at an age … Read more

Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny ‘amazed’ by Chinese fans but taking outpouring of support with a ‘pinch of salt’

Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny ‘amazed’ by Chinese fans but taking outpouring of support with a ‘pinch of salt’

Hassan said he and his teammates were feeling down after the loss to Thailand. But back in the locker room, his phone started buzzing with messages and emails. “I was wondering what’s happening. That’s when I received a lot of positive messages, comments from people in China,” he said. “My family is obviously a bit … Read more

Kids stopped from bringing poster in support of Lions against South Korea as it was larger than allowed

Kids stopped from bringing poster in support of Lions against South Korea as it was larger than allowed

SINGAPORE: Two children were stopped by security personnel from bringing a poster in support of Singapore’s national football team into the National Stadium on Thursday (Jun 6), where the Lions were thumped 7-0 by South Korea in a sold-out World Cup qualifier.  In response to CNA’s queries, Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), which manages the Singapore Sports … Read more

Commentary: Singapore’s football dreams can’t come true without spaces for kids to play

Commentary: Singapore’s football dreams can’t come true without spaces for kids to play

ENCOURAGING FREE PLAY OF FOOTBALL One could argue that if parents were serious about getting their kids involved in sports, they could enrol them in a football academy or encourage them to take it up as a co-curricular activity at school. But these structured programmes do not fully replicate the benefits of free play. Parents … Read more