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18/09/2025

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗝𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗕𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘

SINGAPORE, 2025, SEPTEMBER 18 – Defending champions Unicaja Baloncesto (Spain) have arrived in Singapore to begin their title defense at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025, taking place from 18–21 September at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Unicaja, who lifted the trophy in 2024, headline this year’s competition and will face tough opposition from fellow continental champions Time Flamengo (Brazil), 宇都宮ブレックス (Japan), Illawarra Hawks Basketball (Australia), Alahli SC (Libya), and NBA G League United (USA).

Drawn into Group A alongside Alahli SC and Illawarra Hawks, Unicaja will need to top their group in the single round-robin stage to advance to the Final on 21 September, where the tournament “Champion of champions” will be crowned.

This year marks the third and final edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore, after a three-year partnership between FIBA and Sport Singapore brought the global tournament to Asia for the first time.

Beyond the action on court, fans can also look forward to the return of the Fan Zone at the Singapore Indoor Stadium’s North forecourt, featuring youth 3x3 tournaments, community clinics, and meet-and-greets with tournament ambassadors Ronny Turiaf (2012 NBA champion) and Pero Antic (three-time EuroLeague winner).

Unicaja’s campaign begins on 18 September, with entry on opening day free for all fans on a first-come-first-served basis. Tickets for the remaining games start from $10 and are available at: https://www.sportshub.com.sg/events/FIBAICC_25

31/08/2025

𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟

2025, AUGUST 31 - Jeremy Lin 林書豪 has officially retired from professional basketball, bringing an end to a 15-year career that spanned the NBA, CBA and TPBL.

Lin acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, describing it as the hardest of his career. While retirement had always been inevitable, he admitted that stepping away from the game was not an easy choice.

Over the course of his career, Lin became a global icon, most notably during the Linsanity period in 2012 when he rose to prominence with the New York Knicks. He later achieved a major milestone in 2019, becoming the first Asian-American player to win an NBA championship as a member of the Toronto Raptors.

Beyond his achievements on the court, Lin’s journey challenged perceptions of what was possible for Asian players in professional basketball. He realised his childhood dream of competing in front of fans worldwide and inspired a new generation with his perseverance and impact.

Reflecting on his career, Lin expressed gratitude to those who supported him along the way, from family and teammates to fans across the globe. He credited their belief and encouragement as vital throughout his highs and lows.

While he will no longer take the court, Lin emphasised that his connection with the basketball community goes beyond the game itself. He now looks ahead to the future and the next chapter of his life.

Thank you, Jeremy.

#林書豪 #林书豪 #林疯狂

30/08/2025

𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗛𝗢’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦

Back in October, after being sent off in an UEFA Europa League draw against Manchester United, José Mourinho joked that once his time at Fenerbahçe ends, he’d be “ready to go” to any English club not in UEFA competitions.

Fast forward to this window, and fans from Leeds United, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — and ironically, Manchester United — have all revisited the comment, linking themselves to the manager in jest.

06/08/2025

𝗔𝗙𝗖 𝗨𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲™ 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗦 – 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗙 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗥

KUALA LUMPUR, 2025, AUGUST 06 - The stage is set at Kuala Lumpur Stadium.

Group F of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Qualifiers kicks off today in the Malaysian capital, as four nations begin their campaign for a place in next year’s Finals.

In the lead-up to the opening fixtures, Japan completed their final preparations under humid conditions.

Meanwhile, the head coaches and captains of Japan, Iran, Guam, and host nation Malaysia gathered for the official pre-match press conference, where they addressed the media ahead of the tournament’s kickoff.

#なでしこジャパン

04/08/2025

𝗦𝗣𝗟 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧

The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League (SPL) season is almost here – and the intensity is already building.

It all starts on 16 August with the Community Shield, where last season’s Singapore Cup finalists Lion City Sailors Football Club and BG Tampines Rovers Football Club face off in a fiery curtain-raiser at Jurong East Stadium. A week later, the league campaign kicks off proper on 23 August, with Albirex Niigata FC Singapore taking on Balestier Khalsa Football Club, also at Jurong East.

All matches this season will be played Friday to Monday, with 7:30pm kick-offs – giving fans more consistency in following the action.

This year, eight clubs will battle it out over 21 matches each in a triple round-robin format, with every point critical in the race for domestic glory.

And whether you’re at the stadium or watching from home, every match will be broadcast 'LIVE' on Singtel TV, StarHub TV, meWATCH, and the SPL YouTube channel.

👉 Full 2025/26 SPL fixtures: https://bit.ly/4lcjOge

Let the season begin.

30/07/2025

𝗚𝗬𝗢̈𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦

2025, JULY 29 - Viktor Gyökeres’ arrival at Arsenal has triggered a surge in shirt sales, with demand for his No. 14 jersey already surpassing any previous club record for a new signing.

While final figures from various outlets and retailers are still being compiled, early indicators confirm that Gyökeres is now the most sought-after name on Arsenal shirts in recent memory.

The 27-year-old forward completed his move from Sporting CP on 26 July for an initial fee of €63.5 million (£54.8m). He immediately joined up with Arsenal’s squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, starting in Singapore before heading to Hong Kong. Gyökeres was introduced to the crowd at the Singapore National Stadium ahead of Arsenal’s friendly against Newcastle United, receiving a rousing ovation from the fans.

Speaking after the match, manager Mikel Arteta shared that the club’s players and staff are “very excited” about Gyökeres’ arrival — a sentiment clearly echoed by the supporters. Arsenal fans have long awaited the signing of a new centre-forward, and the anticipation around Gyökeres has translated into exceptional levels of enthusiasm.

The striker’s choice of squad number has added further intrigue. Although he typically wears No. 9 — currently occupied by Gabriel Jesus — Gyökeres opted for No. 14, famously worn by Arsenal legend and all-time top scorer Thierry Henry.

Previously, the most popular names on Arsenal shirts included Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard. There has also been increasing demand for Myles Lewis-Skelly kits, boosted by his No. 49 shirt — a tribute to the club’s 49-match unbeaten run under Arsène Wenger.

Since joining from Sporting CP, however, Gyökeres has outstripped them all.

24/07/2025

𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘, 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘

2025, JULY 24 - Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera has completed his move to Arsenal from Valencia C.F, becoming one of the Gunners’ latest summer signings.

The 21-year-old centre-back, who will wear the No. 3 shirt, impressed in LaLiga last season with his composure and maturity, earning a step up to the Premier League.

Mosquera is set to link up with his new teammates in Singapore for the Singapore Festival of Football, where Arsenal will face Newcastle United on 27 July at the National Stadium — a fixture that could mark his potential debut in red and white.

21/07/2025

𝗔𝗖 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗧

SINGAPORE, 2025, JULY 21 - Italian giants AC Milan have arrived in Singapore for their first-ever appearance at the Singapore Festival of Football, led by returning head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The Rossoneri touched down late on 20 July to a warm welcome from fans outside their hotel. At the pre-match press conference held at the National Stadium, Allegri was joined by defender Fikayo Tomori, and both expressed their excitement to be part of this prestigious pre-season event in Asia.

AC Milan will open their Singapore campaign with a marquee match against Arsenal on 23 July at 7:30pm (SGT) at the National Stadium. This fixture will be played for the Tridentity Cup, presented by Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd.

🔴⚫ Full AC Milan Travelling Squad:

𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: Mike Maignan, Matteo Pittarella, Pietro Terracciano, Lorenzo Torriani

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Davide Bartesaghi, Matteo Duțu, Matteo Gabbia, Álex Jiménez, Vittorio Magni, Strahinja Pavlović, Filippo Terracciano, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Warren Bondo, Christian Comotto, Youssouf Fofana, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, Samuele Ricci

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Alexis Saelemaekers, Samuel Chukwueze, Lorenzo Colombo, Rafael Leão, Mattia Liberali, Noah Okafor

Tickets are priced from $108 and can be purchased via Ticketek Singapore.

21/07/2025

𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟

SINGAPORE, 2025, JULY 21 - Arsenal have arrived in Singapore for the second edition of the Singapore Festival of Football, with manager Mikel Arteta appearing at a press conference earlier today to mark the start of their pre-season activities.

The North London club will feature in two high-profile matches at the National Stadium, taking on AC Milan on 23 July, followed by a clash with Newcastle United on 27 July. Sandwiched between the two fixtures is an Open Training Session on 25 July, offering fans a rare opportunity to see the Gunners train live and interact with their favourite players.

Arsenal’s travelling squad includes a mix of first-team regulars, new signings, and emerging youth players. Notable names include Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, David Raya, and new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who joined the club from Chelsea Football Club for £5 million. Academy talents like Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ismeal Kabia are also part of the touring party.

🔴 Full Arsenal Travelling Squad:
𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Tommy Setford, Alexei Rojas-Fedorushchenko

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurriën Timber, Marli Salmon

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, Sambi Lokonga, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Max Dowman, Andre Harriman-Annous

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz, Reiss Nelson, Ethan Nwaneri, Ismeal Kabia, Louie Copley, Josh Nichols

Tickets for both matches are priced from $108, while general admission for the Open Training Session is available at $32. All tickets can be purchased via Ticketek Singapore.

The Singapore Festival of Football is set to bring world-class football action to local and regional fans, continuing Singapore’s push as a destination for top-tier international sporting events.

06/07/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗨𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲

2025, JULY 06 - Lion City Sailors Football Club have secured the services of experienced Singapore international Safuwan Baharudin on loan from Selangor FC for the Singapore Premier League 2025/26 season.

The 33-year-old defender, who has 124 Singapore caps and previously made history as the first Singaporean to feature in Australia’s A-Leagues with Melbourne City FC, brings leadership and stability to the Sailors’ backline.

Safuwan reunites with familiar national teammates as the Sailors look to build on their domestic treble and historic run to the AFC Champions League Two Final last season.

“I’m excited to join a club that’s pushing the boundaries for Singapore football. I’m here to help us reach even greater heights,” said Safuwan.

The Sailors will begin pre-season next week as they prepare to defend their titles and compete in the ACL Two and ASEAN Club Championship Cup.

Photo credit: Lion City Sailors Football Club

03/07/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛

2025, JULY 03 - Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a car accident in northern Spain on Thursday. His brother, André Silva, also lost his life in the incident.

The accident occurred in the province of Zamora, close to the Portuguese border, as Jota and his brother were travelling by car to the northern Spanish port city of Santander. The pair had planned to take the ferry back to England, where Jota was due to report for pre-season training with Liverpool next week.

Reports from CNN Portugal and BBC Sport have confirmed that Jota had recently undergone minor lung surgery and had been advised against flying. As a result, he opted to drive from Porto, Portugal, to Santander - around 190 miles each way.

Local authorities revealed that the accident happened when the tyre of Jota's Lamborghini SUV burst while overtaking another vehicle. The car skidded off the road and caught fire, leading to the fatal crash.

Jota, who joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, made 182 appearances for the Reds, scoring 65 goals. He played a key role in Liverpool's recent successes, including winning the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, as well as the Premier League title in 2025.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot and former boss Jürgen Klopp were among those who paid tribute to the Portuguese international, praising his talent, work ethic, and invaluable contributions to the team.

Born in Porto on December 9, 1996, Diogo Jota began his professional career with FC Paços de Ferreira, before spells at Atlético de Madrid, FC Porto (loan), and Wolves, prior to his move to Anfield.

The football world has been united in grief as tributes pour in from fans, teammates, and clubs around the globe.

As a lasting tribute to Diogo Jota’s immense contribution, Liverpool will retire his iconic No. 20 jersey. The decision honours the profound impact Jota made during his five years at Anfield, where he became a beloved figure and helped the club win its historic 20th league title in the 2024/25 season.

A special commemoration is planned when the new season begins, ensuring Jota’s name and No. 20 shirt will forever be remembered at Anfield.

02/07/2025

𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡

2025, JULY 02 - Key updates have been confirmed ahead of the new Singapore Premier League (SPL) season starting this August:

🔸 8 teams, three-round format (21 matches per club)
🔸 SPL matches to be played Friday–Monday, kick-off at 7:30pm
🔸 Up to 7 foreign players allowed on the pitch in SPL
🔸 Minimum 4 Singaporean players on field in SPL matches
🔸 New SPL2 league to replace the U21 competition
🔸 SPL2 matches scheduled Monday–Wednesday
🔸 SPL2 requires 6 locals on field, including 4 U23s
🔸 Clubs will register 1 squad (36–50 players) for both SPL & SPL2
🔸 Total prize pool increases to S$600K (Champions: S$200K)
🔸 Season starts 16 August with Community Shield; SPL begins 23 August

Read more: http://bit.ly/45Rd0R9

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