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(This entry is formulated based on the media information from the Football Association of Singapore ) The international careers of two Indonesia-based Singapore players Baihakki Khaizan (filed pictured above right) and Shahril Ishak (pictured above left) slipped into uncertainty following a statement issued by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) moments ago. In the statement, FAS president Mr Zainudin Nordin stated that while he “recognizes that professional footballers have a short career span, coupled with the risk of suffering sudden career-ending injuries. Hence, when the opportunity for more rewarding engagements arises, footballers have to consider them seriously, for their own and their families' well-being.” However, granted the status of the Indonesian Premier League (LPI) being a non-sanctioned tournament by the Indonesian FA (PSSI), hence, therefore not in-line with the existing FIFA policy, Mr Zainuddin had not ruled out the possibility of having the duo barred

(The content of this entry is based on the transcript of the media release issued by SPRG-Singapore, one of the coordinating agencies of this event) In a media release issued by the PR agency coordinating their visit to Singapore, it's confirmed the New York Cosmos contingent that includes footballing legends Pelé and Eric Cantona will be in Singapore as part of their Asian tour that includes a stopover in Hong Kong. Pelé's presence in the contingent is in his capacity as the honorary president of the legendary NASL club, while the former Manchester United skipper Cantona was recently named as the club's Director of Soccer. The visit by the two of most famous football names is made possible by retailing giants Courts, who recently dominates the backpages for their ground-breaking naming rights deal with S.League club, Young Lions (now known as Courts Young Lions), in an upcoming event to launch its partnership with the Cosmos. "I am delighted that our commercial team h

(Media Information from Singapore Armed Forces Football Club ) Singapore, 22 February 2011 – Singapore Armed Forces Football Club (SAFFC) welcomes fans to the Warriors Arena (Choa Chu Kang Stadium) with fun-filled activities, goodies and attractive prizes at all their home matches. Fans can look forward to a carnival atmosphere with free popcorns, cotton candies and balloons for kids. Andersen’s of Denmark Ice Cream will be giving away free premium ice creams to the first 300 season and paid ticket holders at selected matches. Season and paid ticket holders can try their luck on the pre-match game “Goal In One” kick and they stand a chance to win ipad, PSP, ipod shuffle and other attractive prizes. A lucky draw will be conducted after every five home matches to reward loyal fans. Prizes include ipad, Xbox Kinetic and etc. Terms and conditions apply. More details will be released on www.safwarriors.com.sg To promote family bonding , SAFFC will give free admission to one student (7 year

Balestier Khalsa apparently made it a priority to hold on to their key man - Paul Cunningham (pictured above) this season. I think this topic has been discussed for a while yet, up to this stage we only seen a handful of S.League players being used by corporate entities to endorse their products or services. (Picture courtesy of Vanda Sports Group ) With the ground-breaking deal between Courts and Young Lions (pictured above) had ushered in the partnership between the league and their corporate partners to a new level, so should we be start looking for similar opportunities to get these corporate big wigs to utilize what we have in the league - the players to take up some endorsement offers to supplement their income and more importantly to raise their own and the league profile to largely ignorant masses? Just like what Puma did last year when they signed 10 S.League players from clubs to front their "LOVE=FOOTBALL" campaign during the World Cup period. So think about it o

Two Indonesian-based Singapore players - Baihakki Khaizan and Shahril Ishak (pictured below) had joined IPL (Indonesia Premier League) club Medan Chiefs following their release from ISL (Indonesia Super League) club Persib Bandung. The fate of the both Singaporeans were in much speculation with a tweet message posted by Baihakki on 6th February had made it crystal clear for him, at least, that time is up for him in West Java. The latest development of duo's fate was confirmed by the Sumatran side's German coach Jorg Steinebrunner. "All I can tell you now is both Baihakki and Shahril had agreed terms with our club management recently." said the former Woodlands Wellington coach. When asked if would it be a cause of concern for both Singapore stars for signing with Medan Chiefs, given the present status of the Sumatran club playing in a non-PSSI (Indonesian FA) sanctioned tournament, which is not in line with the FIFA regulations. "So far no action has been taken