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(This entry is the second part of Hariss's interview obtained via the transcript provided by Integrated Marketing Solutions Group [IMSG] - the PR agency for Nike Singapore ) (P.S: The copyright of the images depicted in this blog entry belong to Nike.) Nike (RED) Campaign We understand you’re also an ambassador for the Nike (RED) campaign. How can football help in spreading the message? "It’s a great idea using football, as it’s a sport that is very popular around the world. Personally, I’m glad to be involved in this campaign as it lets me give something back to the community. It also makes me realise that growing up in Singapore, I’m very fortunate compared to some of the suffering the children are going through in Africa with HIV/AIDS." Are you already wearing the Nike (RED) laces (pictured above)? " The Iran game on January 6 will be the first AFC game where I’ll be wearing them, and who knows, the red laces might even give us some luck! " (for the record,

PREVIEW I came to realize the recent comment by the MM does actually makes sense . Don't draw your guns at me because I'm not referring to those content of those comments , but I drawn this conclusion after a brief chat with a co-worker of my over the discussion of the upcoming Lions' Asian Cup Qualifier fixture against Iran. These guys need your support not sticks from some irresponsible layabouts. "I don't think Singapore have a chance..."said this middle-aged colleague of my, simply because the opponents are the mighty Iranians he concluded. Well, that's enough said I think people who made these irresponsible comments shouldn't be welcomed at Kallang on Wednesday, and we will never appreciate their presence either... so please stay away and remain inferior for the rest of their life. As the MM says Singaporeans have become "less hard-driving and hard-striving." and I'm not sure if my co-worker actually fallen into the mentioned categor

On the eve of the crucial Asian Cup Qualifier tie against one of Asian football powerhouses - Iran, national midfielder Hariss Harun shares his thoughts on tomorrow's game. Hariss is an ambassador for the Nike RED campaign Hi Hariss, thanks for taking the time out of your busy training schedule to speak to us. To start, what are your thoughts on the game against Iran on January 6? "It’s a crucial game; the group is wide open. All four teams have a very good chance of qualifying. With Iran being one of the best in Asia, it’s important for us to get a positive result." What does Singapore need to bring against them? "We have to be tighter defensively. In terms of ball possession, we have to be more aggressive; we can’t afford to hold the ball and be too scared to play it. That’s what teams like Iran and Oman are doing – they’re not afraid to play and get more aggressive with the ball. We should bring their game to them. " Is that why we lost to Oman? "We’re t

Frustration - you can't deny that as we are less than ONE month away from the season 2010 kick-off and we are still clueless of the league fixtures because the identities of the "11th and 12th" teams are yet to be announced. It's nothing dissimilar like last year at this round of time and patient on the ground are running thin, as the league authority has been kept mum other than "the reviewing and assessment" of those biding clubs. Other than China's Beijing Guoan and a revamped Super Reds, that will be comprised with mainly local players and four foreign signings, are the only clubs being identified by the media, the details of rest of the other bidding parties have been sketchy and murky. Given some benefit of doubts that these clubs may be able to "add colours and lift the standard" of the league, but WHO are they anyway to see fans identity with them in their designated region? Unless, we are being told "community outreach" is no

(Media information by Football Association of Singapore ) The Singapore National Football Team SINGAPORE, 29 December 2009: Singapore takes on Islamic Republic of Iran on 6th January at the National Stadium in their penultimate Group E match in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at 7.30pm. Tickets for the match are now available through the SISTIC Website: www.sistic.com.sg, SISTIC Hotline: (65) 6348 5555 and SISTIC Authorised Agents islandwide. With two games remaining, Iran remain at the top of the table with seven points and just a point clear of Singapore, with third placed Thailand just a point further back and Jordan on four points. The top two teams will qualify for the finals in Qatar in 2011. MATCH DETAILS AFC - Asian Cup Qatar 2011 (Qualifying Stage) Singapore vs Islamic Republic of Iran DATE and TIME Wednesday, 6 Jan 2010 7.30PM VENUE National Stadium TICKET PRICE S$11 - Grandstand S$7 - Gallery S$3 - Gallery (Child/ Student- Pri, Sec, ITE & JC) and Senior Citizen 55 yrs