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(L-R) Mr Korenaga (wearing new ANS's home hersey) with Mr Ashizawa In a press conference that took place this afternoon at its clubhouse at Jurong East Stadium, Albirex Niigata (Singapore) announced a new apparel sponsorship deal with "Gol." from Japan. With this agreement, the Japanese apparel supplier will be providing the outfit for the White Swans from season 2013 on a four-year deal. Speaking to the media, Albirex Niigata (S) chairman Daisuke Korenaga hopes the partnership will open up a new channel to Japanese companies as a platform to venture market outside the Land of Rising Sun. Some of the merchandise in display during the press conference "We hope to see more Japanese companies, who are keen to venture out of Japan to Asia, able to do so with similar arrangement." said Mr Korenaga. Formed in 2000, "Gol." has actively involved itself in supporting football actives in kids and students level back in Japan, according to Mr Ta

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group - IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike, unless stated on the images itself.) Wherever football is played, Weather plays its part: In London alone, during the season an average of 125 days will experience some rainfall, making receiving and passing a ball tricky for even the best players. Bearing in mind the above-mentioned predicament, and having consultation with some of the leading football players in the world that included the like of FC Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta, Nike further improvised its boot technology with the introducing of Nike All Conditions Control (ACC) . All Nike boots will be ACC fitted The new technology allows the boot’s surface to maintain the same level of friction, touch and control on the ball in wet and dry conditions that is created by a special treatment during the devel

(This entry is formulated based on the media release obtained via McGallen & Bolden Pte Ltd, the PR agency of Plantronics South East Asia ) (The copyright of all images depicted belongs to  Plantronics  ) The group photo that announces the sponsorship deal Two age-group squads of the Fandi Ahmad Academy (FAA) , which is founded by local football legend Fandi Ahmad, had recently inked a sponsorship deal with Plantronics. Under the eight-month agreement between the both parties that begins from September 2012 to April 2013, the Under-12 (u12) and the Under-14 (u14) Elites squad of FAA will be known as “Plantronics Gamecom u12 Elite Team” and “Plantronics Gamecom u14 Elite Team” respectively after the renowned personal audio communications manufacturer's gaming sub-brand - Gamecom. Gamecom is the gaming sub-brand of Plantronics. Officially known as Plantronics Gamecom , the company produces gaming headsets for console and PC gaming platforms under this brand. Thr

Football transcends barriers of nationality, race, creed, gender, age, social status and in the case of Special Olympics intellectual disability. Karyn Tan of Special Olympics explains what football means to its athletes, and introduces its latest event “Special Olympics South East Asia Unified Football Tournament The tournament poster The hallmarks of a great football match are simply ability and talent. With Special Olympics, “there is no difference in abilities,” says Anjar Guritno, a 20 year old student and football enthusiast. Anjar will prove that ability on 1 September, playing in the South East Asia Unified Football Tournament, organized by Special Olympics. The nonprofit organization gives people with intellectual disabilities a platform to showcase their sporting talents. During the two-day Unified Football Tournament, seven male and three female teams with players 12 to 23 years old, from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, will compete in the five-a-sid

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via I ntegrated Marketing Solutions Group - IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike, unless stated on the images itself.) Baihakki (in bib) wearing CTR360 Maestri III “I fell in love with the CTR 360 Maestri III the moment they first launched it. Being a professional footballer, I feel the CTR is superior in the cutting and design and it suits my feet nicely." said Singapore and Lions XII defender Baihakki Khaizan on the new Nike football boots he first wore in the recent Lions' 2-0 win over Hong Kong . The Lions duo endorsers of CTR360 Maestri III  The completely re-designed CTR 360 Maestri III is for the player looking to dictate the tempo of a game. Maestri – meaning Maestro in Italian – is the boot favored by midfield players who rely on innovative performance features to enhance their control of the ball, and therefore the g

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group - IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike, unless stated on the images itself.) Nike GS - the lightest ever “The Nike GS is the lightest and fastest football boot we’ve ever made and really defines a new era in how we create, design and produce elite football boots,” said Andy Caine, global design director for Nike Football in introducing the latest model of its wide array of football boots that have been the choice of many renowned players at the very top level. Similar to that of those jersey worn by many top national teams and club sides,  Nike GS boot is constructed using renewable and recycled materials, designed for explosive performance on the pitch and lower impact on the planet. Every component has been optimized to reduce weight and waste, creating Nike’s lightest football boot ever at 160 gra

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group - IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike unless stated on the images themselves.) Since the launch of “The Chance” (Singapore) - the global footballing talent search by Nike back in March by Lions XII coach V Sundramoorthy at Meridian Junior College, more than a few hundred hopefuls had staked their claim to be among the top five players to represent the Republic in the regional final to be held in Jakarta later this month. Former Man Utd defender Denis Irwin (holding cup) was one of the guest scouts involved Involvement from a Legend Throughout the tedious selection process that saw the involvement of former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin in one of the open trials held in late April, the search had finally narrowed down to a mere figure of 20 players after a “boot camp” session held in Dempsey Fiel

(The entry is formulated from the transcript of the media release obtained via YEO'S, the makers of H-TWO-O) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to YEO'S, unless stated on the images itself.) Fandi (in yellow shirt) briefs the student at the camp The June school holidays should never be a dull affair, as it's a time for students to get away from the books and out of the four walls of their classrooms to indulge themselves in fun-filled activities under the sunny skies of this island nation. With that in mind, H-TWO-O introduced its inaugural Football School Camp with Fandi Ahmad, its newly appointed ambassador at the reins. The camp was aim to give students an opportunity to learn new skills, promote team work and good sportsmanship. In this three-day football and hydration clinic that was held recently, participating students were encouraged to spend more time in the sun outdoors, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, inst

(The entry is formulated from the transcript of the media release obtained via YEO'S , the makers of H-TWO-O ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to YEO'S , unless stated on the images itself.) Local football legend Fandi Ahmad Despite having further his career across the Causeway, the presence of local football legend Fandi Ahmad will still be felt around the island with the latest media campaign by Yeo's, the makers of the isotonic beverage H-TWO-O. In this latest media campaign titled "Unleash Your Inner Power", the former Singapore national skipper will be joined by his younger peers such as Isa Halim , Khairul Amri, Lionel Lewis with national swimmer Christel Fung and triathlete Victoria Cambell. "The campaign concept was to draw on the idea that when you have the passion and aspiration to do your best in sports, with proper hydration, you can unleash your inner power; physically and mentally" said Yeo

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group -IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike, unless stated on the images itself.) Coach Sundram makes his arrival at the game "The Chance" - the global talent search by Nike kicked starts today with Lions XII coach V Sundramoorthy making a scouting visit to a game between ‘A’ Division defending champions Meridian Junior College and Team Eastchester View FC from the D2D social league. Said the former national striker will head the coaching panel of the talent search in Singapore:“The Chance gives me the opportunity to identify and groom young players who have the talent but may not have fully developed their potential yet. "I’m looking forward to discovering some good young footballers and I believe this ini

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group - IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images, depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike , unless stated on the images itself.) Mercurial Vapor 8 Constantly leaving no stone unturned seems to be the what Nike is striving for its football products. The newly launch “Mercurial Vapor 8” of the “Mercurial” series by the American sporting giants bears the testament of that commitment in its quest to be the leading player in the world most popular game. The “Mercurial Vapor 8” is re-engineered with cutting edge technology to give players the boots that delivers on lightweight, comfort, responsive performance and most importantly - explosive speed. Redesigned to create a snug upper while locking down the foot and preventing unwanted movement, Nike’s new Anatomic Last takes the fit of the boot to a new level of support and stability. This effect is enhanc

Eleven Singapore players will not only carry the hope of the nation, but also with one aim to prove a point. The point to prove that, despite their physical disabilities, they are still able to enjoy the beautiful game like their able-bodied peers when they are set to take on teams from Iran, Australia and others that included the host nation, United Arab Emirates in the first Dream Asia Cerebral Palsy (CP) Tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Coach Zai (wearing cap) briefs his team in one of the sessions However, given the absence of sizable playing pool to select from, coach Zainudeen Hassan have to rely on the squad of players he have with him for the past three years for this inaugural continental-wide tournament. Said Coach Zai, as he is commonly called, in an email interview with this blog:"There is a lack of publicity, general awareness for disability sports in Singapore." in highlighted some of the problems he facing. "Every

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group -IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images, video depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike , unless stated on the images itself.) Once again, budding footballers are given another CHANCE to prove their worth with global sporting goods giants NIKE had recently announced the launch of ‘The Chance’ 2012 – a unique global football talent search that gives young amateur footballers from around the world the opportunity to take their game to the highest level. Said FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola who is named as the global ambassador for this global search. "The Chance gives young players from around the world the opportunity to showcase their talent and develop their skills on a global stage." "The programme celebrates those players with passion for the game and the best technique, giving them the chance to get noticed and reach their

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group -IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike , unless stated on the images itself.) In its quest to help players to maintain their game in order to excel further to the next level, sporting apparel giants Nike had recently launched their latest collection of football boots - the "4 Silo" with aim to help them in achieving that goal. The "4 Silo" collection (L-R) CTR360 Maestri II Elite, Tiempo Legend IV Elite, T90 Laser IV & Mercurial Vapor Superfly III The four newly-launched boots are improvised from their previous models with updated colourway for each of them plus other features as well. Beside having a more dynamic outlook to give a much striking feel, certain details (i.e.: weight, grip, etc.) of these boots are being improved to enhance the level of performance of the players

(This entry is formulated based on the transcript of the media release from the Football Association of Singapore) Picture credit: FAS SINGAPORE, 15 JANUARY 2012 – The Courts Young Lions emerged victorious over the H-TWO-O Ultimate Dream Team after a nerve-wrecking penalty shoot-out in a match that was played at Jalan Besar Stadium this evening. With a charity element in place, a total of S$2,200 was raised for the Jamiyah Children’s Home from the goals scored by the H-TWO-O Ultimate Dream Team in open play and the media challenge that saw journalists take on former Lion, Lionel Lewis in a penalty shoot-out. The match produced a few worthy goal mouth action moments in the first half but it was in the second half that the match took a turn for the better as the 1,256 fans present saw a total of four well taken goals, two from Courts Young Lions, Mohd Sahil Suhaimi and Safuwan Baharudin and another two from the H-TWO-O Ultimate Dream Team, Ignatius Ang and M.Arvin. The teams

(This entry is sponsored by Samsung Mobile ) It's a common sight everywhere in Brazil to see the fun-loving natives get together spontaneously for a game of kick-about on any space they can find. Be it that it could be an obscure back alley of any street, the famed Copacabana beaches or on those lush manicured pitches dotted around this football crazy nation, so long inches of space are made available you bound to see the Brazilians coming together to enjoy a game of street soccer. Join host Sal Masekala of “Project Teamwork” in the following clips as he visits Florianópolis in south of Brazil, home of leading futsal (five-a-side soccer) club - ADC Florianopolis to meet up with team captain Denison Cabral and find out from him how the gospels of teamwork is spread to those players through the game of street soccer. In these videos, Cabral and his colleagues at ADC Florianopolis, whom some Singaporeans may have seen them in action at Ngee Ann City in April , also show us h

(This entry is formulated with the transcript obtained from S.League title sponsor, H-TWO-O, via the Football Association of Singapore ) Isa and H-TWO-O - a perfect combination Boasting a score of 13.3 in the pre-season beep test, Home United and Singapore national team midfielder Isa Halim is one of the best in the business. After seven seasons in the S.League, Isa has proven year after year that he is one player who thrives on doing well in the beep test and he puts it down to H-TWO-O. “The Beep Test is one of the toughest hurdles we have to go through prior to the start of each season."said the midfielder who started out his career with Woodlands Wellington. "For that, I always ensure that I prepare well for it by constantly hydrating myself with H-TWO-O before, during and after each work out session in order to recharge and replenish my body with ample fluids and carbohydrates to take on the beep test." he added. Isa in action for the national team aga

(The entry is formulated from the transcript obtained via Integrated Marketing Solutions Group - IMSG , the PR agency of Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyrights of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike , unless stated on the images itself.) Their exploits on the field in recent weeks would not have been gone unnoticed and possible without Nike's Tiempo Legend IV Elite. With this latest football boots launched by the global sporting giants that are being wore lately by the triumvirate of Singapore National Football Team captain Shahril Ishak (pictured above left), veteran goal ace Aleksandar Duric (pictured above right) and "boy wonder" Hariss Harun, they had helped to propel the much beleaguered Lions back to prominence included that crucial win over Malaysia in the "Causeway Derby" that qualified them for the Asian World Cup Group Qualifiers, where they are due to meet China in days to come. Tiempo Legend IV Elite Being the 12th model of