SINGAPORE - Lustenau is a scenic little Austrian town that lies along the river Rhine with a population of just over 20,000 - about half the number of people living in Simei.
Among those who call it home is a young Singaporean footballer. Iskandar Bjoern is a 21-year-old defender, built for a hit at 1.85m and dreaming just as big.
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