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We're thick into the Qatar World Cup action, with some huge upsets and stunning goals. Relive and recreate some of the best strikes with our Goal of the Day game.

Meanwhile, Singapore's dream of qualifying for the 2034 World Cup has received a boost thanks to a new partnership with the La Liga Academy, as promising local footballers will head for training stints at the Madrid-based facility.

Finally, the English Premier League landscape looks set for major upheaval with news that Liverpool and Manchester United could be up for sale in the near future. EPL columnist John Brewin wonders who has the pockets and clean hands to take over these fabled institutions?

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La Liga Academy becomes first overseas training partner for UTR’s budding talents

The first batch of Singaporean footballers are already in Spain on a Nov 5 to Dec 2 training award trip.
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Singaporean youths will go on short- to medium-term attachments, twice a year, to the Madrid facility.

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Sporting Life: Can Lionel Messi that old genius rise above the pressure?

There is always pressure when you are Lionel Messi and the hopes of Argentina rest heavily on your shoulders.
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The Argentine star knows pressure better than a deep sea diver as it’s been his companion all his life, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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Play our Goal of the Day game

Recreate some of the best goals of the Qatar World Cup.

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Early exit but Qatar is still a winner, for now

The 2022 World Cup kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony on Nov 20.
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Although it faced fierce criticism in the lead-up, the Gulf nation is expected to enjoy long-term gains from hosting the World Cup.

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Mark Chay confident swimmers can qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics

(From left) Mark Chay, Patricia Chan, Marina Chan and Tay Chin Joo at Katong Swimming Complex on Sunday for the opening of the Katong Pool Heritage Gallery.
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The SSA chief hopes younger athletes like Jonathan Tan and Teong Tzen Wei will meet the qualification timings.

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Track every match at the Fifa World Cup 2022

How will the 32 countries fare at the biggest sporting event of the year? Follow their progress, and get the latest results, fixtures and full schedule.

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Singapore’s Peter Gilchrist slips in billiards world title defence

Peter Gilchrist (above) lost 1776-1092 to English world No. 1 David Causier after a five-hour battle.
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The 54-year-old lost 1,776-1,092 to English world No. David Causier at Ronnie O'Sullivan Snooker Academy at The Grandstand on Thursday.

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On The Ball: United & Liverpool are up for sale, but who has the pocket and clean hands to take over?

Manchester United fans display a "Glazers out" sign during the Sept 4 match against Arsenal.
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Beyond the World Cup, the sands are shifting in the English Premier League, says John Brewin.

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Podcast: French World Cup legend Lilian Thuram on his book White Thinking, racism in sport

Lilian Thuram, regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation and Les Bleus' most capped player, talks about his latest book, White Thinking, in this episode.
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ST Sports Talk chats with the former World Cup winner turned human rights activist and author.

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