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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti (in cap) giving tips to his players during a training session at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Brazil, Japan Headline New Kallang Football Series

Football fans in Singapore will get a rare opportunity to watch five-time world champions Brazil in action when the National Stadium hosts a new four-nation international tournament in November.

A copy of George Suppiah’s memoir ‘Beyond the Whistle’ was presented to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam by Suppiah’s grandson JK Saravana (left), daughter Shamini Suppiah (second from right), and daughter-in-law Whoy Chong.

Remembering George Suppiah Beyond the Whistle: The Untold Story Of Singapore’s Football Legend

Singapore’s Harhys Stewart celebrates after scoring a goal during the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Championship football semi-final match between Thailand and Singapore at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.

Op-ed: The Travails of a Singapore Football Fan

Harhys Stewart (13) scores the first goal for Singapore (red) against Thailand (blue) at the Rajamangla Stadium in Bangkok for the second leg of the semifinals for the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.

Win Over Thailand Fails to Prevent Lions From Crashing Out of ASEAN Football Championship

Without India. Group A will have only three teams – Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

India Pulls Out of FIFA ASEAN Cup Due Conflicting Match Against Brazil

Ticket resellers offered a pair of Category 1 tickets for as much as S$1,500, or more than 15 times their original price.

Tickets for Singapore-Thailand Match Sold Out, Resellers Offering Much Higher

Lions forward Ilhan Fandi celebrating after scoring goal

Tickets for Singapore’s ASEAN Football Championship Semi-Final First-Leg on Sale

The Lions singing the National Anthem during the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7

Lions to Face Seven-Time Champions Thailand in ASEAN Championship Semi-Finals

Minister for Law Edwin Tong (centre) playing as part of the Parliament team against Singapore’s legendary 1993 ‘Dream Team’ at Singapore Indian Association’s fifth annual National Day Sports Fiesta.

SGIA Launches Youth Wing at Annual National Day Sports Fiesta

Ganesan Maniam (third from left) with trainers and referees, including Slovenian Slavko Vincic (centre) who officiated the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Singapore’s Ganesan Maniam Kept World Cup Referees Match-Fit Behind the Scenes

Former national footballer S. Subramani urges more Indian youth to step into football full-time.

National Footballer S. Subramani: Indian Youths Playing for Singapore Within Reach

Former national cricketer and coach Arjun Menon (left) conducting a cricket awareness course in Malawi on May 5, 2021. Those wishing to support the initiative can donate via give.asia/arjun-menon-legacy.

Sporting Community Unites to Honour Arjun Menon with Legacy Weekend

Singapore playing against Timor Leste.

Singapore to Face Indonesia, Malaysia and India in 1st FIFA ASEAN Cup

FIFA plans to offer stakes of up to 20 per cent in it to external investors in the commercial subsidiary.

FIFA’s US$20 billion Investment Plan Draws Criticism

Nicknamed “The Camel” for his stamina and galloping runs down the flanks, the 1977 Malaysia Cup winner also consistently confounded defenders and goalkeepers with his banana kicks from corners and set pieces.

Struggling Ex-Lion S. Rajagopal Gets Help From Football Fraternity with a Tribute Concert

Orange Valley’s Walking Football team playing at the 2026 15M Health Games at NHG Healthiverse, on 30 May where they won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. 

Golden Goals by Silver Boots

Mr Lalrengpuia at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas for the Spain vs Portugal match.

Mizoram’s Fire for Football and FIFA World Cup

Raspal Singh Sidhu (in green) with friends at the England-Argentina match; Sunil Laungani (raised hand) celebrating Spain’s victory; Malminderjit Singh with the Singapore flag.

Singapore Fans Savour Unforgettable World Cup Finale

Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes clashes with Spain's midfielder Gavi during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina.

Op-Ed: Can I Be a Referee?

Then England's manager Kevin Keegan poses with with a giant England Shirt which will be used by the fans

Former England Captain and Manager Kevin Keegan Dies, Aged 75

Princess Sofia of Spain lifts the trophy while Princess Leonor and Lamine Yamal of Spain watch at the award ceremony

Spain Win Second World Cup After 1-0 Extra-time Victory Over Defending Champs Argentina

Michael Owen interacting with the media at Adventure Cove Waterpark, Resorts World Sentosa, on July 16.

Michael Owen Backs Spain for World Cup Glory and Says Expanded Tournament Must Not Dilute Football’s History

Spain’s masterclass during the World Cup 2026 semi-final against France reminded us that true control often comes from the deliberate choice to slow down, read the play, and dictate the tempo, says the author, tabla! Editor Venga.

The Art of Slowing Down

Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Messi’s Argentina to Face Yamal’s Spain in Blockbuster World Cup Final

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