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(This entry is based on the joint media release by the Air Asia and the Football Association of Singapore ) Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes (L) with Mr Zainudin Nordin (R) In a press conference held this afternoon at the Jalan Besar Stadium, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and Air Asia, world’s best low cost carrier, announced a three-year sponsorship worth $1.8 million. According to the joint media release that was issued following the event, the sponsorship includes flights for the Under-21, Under-23 and the senior national teams, National Football Academy (NFA) age-group teams and women’s team. Video Clip from TODAY "The partnership with FAS is set to provide the necessary support to the association to garner further success and raise footballing standards for all levels." as mentioned in the same release that spelt out the objective of the three-year partnership. Gracing the occasion were AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes and Mr Zainudin No

What would be your first impression? In an attempt to draw awareness to the RHB Singapore Cup tournament, that will be entering to its Quarter-Final phrase this coming week, the organizers staged a "Flash Mob" gimmick outside Chervon House (pictured above) in the Central Business District (CBD). I am not quite certain if such an act should qualify it as a "Flash Mob" with a group engaged themselves in a kick-about follow a swift dance routine. From the video clip itself (below), we can see the gimmick did draw curious looks from the passing crowds, although it was uncertain if those members of the public were aware this being a promotional gimmick for a football tournament OR for some sort of financial products for a bank? This afternoon's initiative came on top of those recent marketing moves by the league authority to entice crowds to S.League matches (i.e.: the to-be-released S.League clubs themed teddy bears and the lucky draw with a car as the

(The entry is based on the media release issued by the Football Association of Singapore). The Football Association of Singapore released a media release in regards to the incident that took place on the 6th June 2013 at Queenstown Stadium after the League Cup between Courts Young Lions and Tanjong Pagar United, which was reported on various media outlets, as detailed below: Parent of CYL player involved in punching incident (by Axrosstheline.com) FAS begin investigations for Queenstown fracas (by Axrosstheline.com) Angry dad lashes out (by The New Paper) Angry dad creates commotion after S-League match  (via AsiaOne) The full content of the media release is being reproduced as below in verbatim . Investigation of the Incident after the League Cup match between Courts Young Lions and Tanjong Pager United on 6 June SINGAPORE, 18th July 2013: The investigation of the incident after the League Cup match between Courts Young Lions and Tanjong Pager United on 6 June has

Shafiq Ghani scored the only goal (file picture) To be honest, we are still uncertain if the ticket to SEA Games for the national U23 football squad is being secured following their 1-0 win over their Indonesian counterparts. After all, the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) had made it clear that in order to see the Cubs in action in Burma this December, certain criteria need to be met (i.e.: chalking up results against regional opponents to prove their worth). Coach V Sundramoorthy's boys continued to show their defensive superiority like they did in their recent MSL campaign (having fielded 10 Lions XII players in the starting eleven), the lack of goals upfront could prove to be their Achilles heel at the end of the day. The only goal of the evening came in the 10th minute from the spot after Shafiq Ghani made no mistake from the dot following a clever position by Faris Ramli at the edge of the box saw striker tussled his way into the box and earned the foul in

Delwinder Singh (pictured right)  Upon knowing his calling up to the national Under-23 squad by coach V Sundramoorthy to face their Indonesian counterparts in a friendly match on this coming Saturday at the Jalan Besar Stadium, Geylang International defender Delwinder Singh is "grateful" for the opportunity given by the "Dazzler". Said the 21-year-old:"I am very grateful for this opportunity to be part of this under 23 squad . It is something that I've always been looking forward to and now that I'm selected for the squad it's definitely a great feeling and honour to don the national colours ." The calling of the youngster, who earned his first senior cap under former Lions coach Raddy Avramovic in 2011, came at a time when he just recovered from a nose injury he sustained weeks ago in a league match, which would have cast any doubt on his inclusion. Sharing his thoughts on that misadventure that required facial surgery after whic