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Billionaire Forrest Li’s mission will be to create memorable moments once he takes over the helm of the Football Association of Singapore. But rival candidate Darwin Jalil has appealed to Fifa against his team’s disqualification from the FAS elections.
Meanwhile, the Li-led team Lion City Sailors are involved in a spat with their Asian Champions League Two final opponents, UAE side Sharjah FC, who questioned the suitability of Jalan Besar Stadium as the venue.
Lastly, a dozen Singapore athletes are in high spirits after they were named in the inaugural batch of recipients of the spexEducation scholarship from Sport Singapore.
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Incoming FAS president Forrest Li outlines mission to bring pride and joy back to Singapore football
The tech billionaire’s team are the only candidates nominated on a slate basis for the 2025-2029 term.
Darwin Jalil seeks Fifa intervention after his team were disqualified from FAS elections
He submits appeal to the world governing body after one candidate was deemed ineligible.
OCBC Cycle on May 3-4 will not proceed, event to offer virtual rides instead
Stanchart S’pore Marathon’s half-marathon, marathon to run on separate days
We have earned the right to host Asian Champions League Two final: Lion City Sailors
This follows concerns raised by Emirati club Sharjah FC regarding the suitability of the 6,000-seater Jalan Besar Stadium.
Real Madrid a ‘challenge and test’ for Alexander-Arnold, says ex-Liverpool player Riise
Real Madrid are reportedly close to signing the Englishman, who has spent his entire career at Anfield.
Sport Singapore awards new spexEducation Scholarship to 12 athletes
Seven other athletes received the spexScholarship, along with 26 for the spexPotential.
Singapore golfer Brayden Lee gets biggest career win at Japan’s Royal Junior
Alif Ayden turns hero to help Raffles Institution edge out St Andrew’s 4-3 in B Division hockey final
Battle against illness inspires Kimberley Yong to launch all-women fitness competition
The Valkyrie Race is designed to test endurance, strength and mental resilience through a series of structured challenges.
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