Tag Archives: football

NexLions Cup: Football’s future did not disappoint

NexLions Cup: Football’s future did not disappoint

The U19s teams of Manchester United, Liverpool, Sporting Lisbon, and a Singapore Youth Selection were pitted against each other in a tournament on Dec 14 and 16, that produced upsets, goals, and plenty... 

Hafiz Sujad: Young cub to Lion

Hafiz Sujad: Young cub to Lion

For most professional footballers, it’s the lure of money, fame or glory that draws them into the beautiful game. Not so for 22-year-old Hafiz Sujad, who’s doing it in his late father’s honour. “[This... 

Actions and emotions at the 23rd Lion City Cup finals

Actions and emotions at the 23rd Lion City Cup finals

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A Cup for the Lion Cubs to remember

A Cup for the Lion Cubs to remember

It started off as a battle among 2 Singapore teams, 2 English teams, 1 Italian team and 1 Brazilian team. The Singapore under-15s and under-16s, together with Everton and Newcastle United under-15s and... 

Etoile FC enters footballing history

Etoile FC enters footballing history

Additional video reporting by Ong Yong Jin, Nicholas Lim and Kenneth Long. Etoile made history last night at Jurong East Stadium by winning the S.League. The first foreign team to win the S.League, Etoile,... 

Wake Me Up When World Cup Ends

Wake Me Up When World Cup Ends

From empty stadiums, lack of goals, disappearing star players to a dull finale, this World Cup has failed to excite. Has football gone to sleep? If the exaltation and praises of every football fan surrounding... 

Beginning of an End

Beginning of an End

After more than 20 days and 50 matches, this World Cup 2010 edition nestled in the heart of the pulsating and thriving African continent is just waking up from its slumber and getting started. Shambolic... 

Nike Gets Personal

Nike Gets Personal

“Nike empowers me!” “Nike everything!” “Soccer is my baby!” These are the adoring shout-outs from fans of the brand and the world’s best-known sport from the Express The Nike In You campaign,... 

SG Soccer IGNITE!

SG Soccer IGNITE!

Gone are the days when a Singaporean boy gets to hone his soccer skills only in the dark, cement gray confines of the void deck. Last Friday (20 Mar), 40 Singaporean boys of ages 13-19 developed their... 

Euro 2008 Qualifiers Overview: The Best Men

Euro 2008 Qualifiers Overview: The Best Men

The long and arduous qualifying campaign for Euro 2008 is finally over. Starting from Aug 2006 , teams all across Europe were split into 7 qualifying groups in a bid to win 1 of 2 coveted slots in each...