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This post is a reproduction of a reply to one question posted on an online forum on how to improve local football It's a question everyone has been asking, and TBH, there is no viable solution to the problems we are facing. As for now, I would encourage that those who have been to local matches, be it the national team's, SPL ( Singapore Premier League ) or even school games, post and share their thoughts on their socials with their family and friends. Spread the awareness using your phone While we may not see those who have never been to local matches to be convinced or be converted instantly, the whole idea is to spread the awareness of the local game, which has been besieged by negative publicity (i.e., the usual Goal 2XXX or 3XXX joke). Let your family and friends know about the other side of local football through' your social media postings and make them curious about "How come my who-and-who is following the exploits of Lion City Sailors when almost everyone i...

 Shopee Cup - Lion City Sailors 0-0 Buriram United 230125 Buriram United's penalty claim was brushed aside The goal-less draw between the powerhouses of both Singapore and Thailand saw the former represented by Lion City Sailors being eliminated from the Asean Club Championship aka Shopee Cup (for sponsorship reason) CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES ➤ LION CITY SAILORS VS BURIRAM UNITED Singapore Cup - Balestier Khalsa 1-2 BG Pathum United 020325 Balestier Khalsa's Kodai Tanaka (extreme right) being hold back Ace striker Kodai Tanaka's botched attempt from the spot near towards the end had Balestier Khalsa licking their wounds in this Singapore Cup defeat against 10-man BG Pathum United at Bishan instead. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES ➤ BALESTIER KHALSA VS BG PATHUM UNITED #ACLTwo - Lion City Sailors 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (agg:4-1) 130325 Lion City Sailors celebrate after their opener against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at JBS Lion City Sailors became the third Singaporean club to feature...

I would think it will be the biggest accomplishment on the CVs of any marketing or PR (public relations) person if he/she is up to the task to ensure Lionel Messi 's trip to Singapore is free of any hiccups. MESSI’S HISTORY OF SKIPPING THE REGION For the record, the Argentinian skipper has famously snubbed this region on several occasions. A recent poll conducted by this platform indicated that a majority fear he may not turn up with the three-time world champions, who will be in town in early 2026 (click below to see the poll outcome). Prior to his brief stopover in the republic back in 2017 , a thigh injury ruled the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner out of a friendly match held at the Shah Alam Stadium in 2013 . Since then, the Inter Miami star has also missed matches in both Hong Kong and Indonesia , despite being heavily promoted as the star attraction of these fixtures. A RISKY PROMOTION FOR SINGAPORE? Messi’s non-appearances have not only disappointed thousands who longed to ...

Singapore National Team ’s 1-0 defeat to Nepal at the National Stadium on 21 March 2025 left many fans stunned. With a higher FIFA ranking, the 160th-ranked Lions were expected to overpower the Nepalese who are ranked at the 175th place, but instead, they found themselves struggling to put together a cohesive performance. "Nasi Lemak" - a favourite local dish After the match, a friend of mine used "Nasi Lemak" (above image, as credited), a beloved local dish, to describe the situation. NO WATER, NO NITRATES – NO QUALITY INGREDIENTS "If the padi field doesn't have the water or nitrates, you can't have decent nasi lemak or Teochew muay." said this friend of mine who started off his theory with these words. He reasoned that if a padi field lacks water and nitrates, you can’t grow quality rice, nor can you cultivate fresh cucumbers. It also affects chicken feed production, meaning the fried chicken wing - the heart of a good "Nasi Lemak" -...