WOULD U BE ... ?
A recent comment by Arsenal legend Ian Wright (pictured with the blogger back in 2015) on the upcoming FIFA World Cup prompted me with the following questions:
β’ Would you pay whatever it cost to watch the World Cup on television?
β’ Take a sabbatical from the game during the tournament?
What did the Gunners great comment? πβ‘οΈ https://www.bolasepako.com/2026/05/world-cup-cost-priced-out.html
#FIFAWorldCup
A recent comment by Arsenal legend Ian Wright (pictured with the blogger back in 2015) on the upcoming FIFA World Cup prompted me with the following questions:
β’ Would you pay whatever it cost to watch the World Cup on television?
β’ Take a sabbatical from the game during the tournament?
What did the Gunners great comment? πβ‘οΈ https://www.bolasepako.com/2026/05/world-cup-cost-priced-out.html
#FIFAWorldCup
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WOULD U BE ... ? A recent comment by Arsenal legend Ian Wright (pictured with the blogger back in 2015) on the upcoming FIFA World Cup prompted me with the following questions: β’ Would you pay whatever it cost to watch the World Cup on television? β’ Takeβ¦
LISTING OF THE FREE-TO-AIR WORLD CUP MATCHES
For those who are watching the upcoming FIFA World Cup, here is the listing of those free-to-air matches (π· Mediacorp Sports)
For those who are watching the upcoming FIFA World Cup, here is the listing of those free-to-air matches (π· Mediacorp Sports)
Q: ARE WE SHOWING TOO MUCH RESPECT?
The Lions wrapped up their FIFA fixtures with a 2-1 home defeat at JBS, in a match that was territorially dominated by China.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball
The Lions wrapped up their FIFA fixtures with a 2-1 home defeat at JBS, in a match that was territorially dominated by China.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball
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Q: ARE WE SHOWING TOO MUCH RESPECT? The Lions wrapped up their FIFA fixtures with a 2-1 home defeat at JBS, in a match that was territorially dominated by China. #sgfootball #singaporefootball
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1οΈβ£4οΈβ£8οΈβ£TH & STILL ONGOING ...
Having started in the recent game against Mongolia on 31/05/2026, "El Capitano" Hariss Harun etched his name in the local football folklore as the most capped Singapore football player in history.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball
Having started in the recent game against Mongolia on 31/05/2026, "El Capitano" Hariss Harun etched his name in the local football folklore as the most capped Singapore football player in history.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball
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[PITCHSIDE ACCESS - International Friendly] πΈ
β½οΈ: Singapore vs China PR (050626)
π: 1:2
π: Jalan Besar Stadium
π This was the Lions' second straight defeat to the Chinese.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball #sportsphotography
β½οΈ: Singapore vs China PR (050626)
π: 1:2
π: Jalan Besar Stadium
π This was the Lions' second straight defeat to the Chinese.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball #sportsphotography
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β½οΈ: Singapore vs China PR (050626)
π: 1:2
π: Jalan Besar Stadium
All the action, from every angle. The complete album is waiting. π
π VIEW THE FULL GALLERY: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1gudiKP456kbq2x67
#sgfootball #singaporefootball #sportsphotography
β½οΈ: Singapore vs China PR (050626)
π: 1:2
π: Jalan Besar Stadium
All the action, from every angle. The complete album is waiting. π
π VIEW THE FULL GALLERY: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1gudiKP456kbq2x67
#sgfootball #singaporefootball #sportsphotography
TOO GOOD NOT TO BE SHARED
Found this satirical post on the upcoming World Cup which is due to kick soon.
Probably the most controversial edition in the tournament history.
π·β‘οΈ https://www.threads.com/@privateeyenews/post/DZSwYwvjIlT (via Private Eye Magazine)
#FIFAWorldCup
Found this satirical post on the upcoming World Cup which is due to kick soon.
Probably the most controversial edition in the tournament history.
π·β‘οΈ https://www.threads.com/@privateeyenews/post/DZSwYwvjIlT (via Private Eye Magazine)
#FIFAWorldCup
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TOO GOOD NOT TO BE SHARED Found this satirical post on the upcoming World Cup which is due to kick soon. Probably the most controversial edition in the tournament history. π·β‘οΈ https://www.threads.com/@privateeyenews/post/DZSwYwvjIlT (via Private Eye Magazine)β¦
RELEVANT LINK
β’https://www.bolasepako.com/2026/05/world-cup-cost-priced-out.html
WHERE TO WATCH THE GAMES FOR FREE
β’https://go.gov.sg/worldcup26-sportsg/ β‘οΈActiveSG Sport Centres
β’https://go.gov.sg/web-pa-wc2026/ β‘οΈ Community Club (CC) and Integrated Community Hub (ICH)
β’https://www.safra.sg/whats-on/safra-football-bonanza-2026 β‘οΈ SAFRA
β’https://www.bolasepako.com/2026/05/world-cup-cost-priced-out.html
WHERE TO WATCH THE GAMES FOR FREE
β’https://go.gov.sg/worldcup26-sportsg/ β‘οΈActiveSG Sport Centres
β’https://go.gov.sg/web-pa-wc2026/ β‘οΈ Community Club (CC) and Integrated Community Hub (ICH)
β’https://www.safra.sg/whats-on/safra-football-bonanza-2026 β‘οΈ SAFRA
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WORLD CUP: PRICED OUT OF THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Ian Wright calls modern football costs "scandalous." From free-to-air to costly subscriptions, here is why the World Cup is now a rich manβs game.
YOU COULD BE ON YOUR WAY TO WORLD CUP AFTER A RIDE IN IT
From 10 June to 19 July, see if you are fated to board the specific SMRT train plastered with vibrant football visuals running on the East-West and North-South lines, including those of our very own Singapore national football team.
While on the ride, you could stand a chance to win tickets to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026β’ simply by scanning a QR code and taking part in a football trivia quiz.
Named "The Football Museum on Rail," this ongoing campaign is part of a major marketing blitz by Rexonaβthe world's number one antiperspirant deodorant brand and an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026β’.
#RexonaSG #RexonaArcticRush #FIFAWorldCup2026
From 10 June to 19 July, see if you are fated to board the specific SMRT train plastered with vibrant football visuals running on the East-West and North-South lines, including those of our very own Singapore national football team.
While on the ride, you could stand a chance to win tickets to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026β’ simply by scanning a QR code and taking part in a football trivia quiz.
Named "The Football Museum on Rail," this ongoing campaign is part of a major marketing blitz by Rexonaβthe world's number one antiperspirant deodorant brand and an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026β’.
#RexonaSG #RexonaArcticRush #FIFAWorldCup2026
ββTANGIBLE PLANS WITHOUT ANY GRANDSTANDING ANTICS
Frankly speaking, the news of the recent change of management at the once-mighty Tanjong Pagar United (the links to the relevant news at the foot of this post) doesn't excite me at all.
Having observed how things were run over the last few years from a bystander's perspective, I would rather reserve judgement until the time is right.
Nonetheless, it is crucial that the new management keeps all stakeholders informed of their plans, without making any grandstanding statements.
After all, with the new season merely weeks away, we should have received some tangible updates from the club by now regarding whatever plans they have in mind.
Spare a thought for those long-suffering Jags supporters who had enough after all these years.
RELEVANT LINKS
β‘οΈ https://www.instagram.com/p/DZB3IpEk17E/?igsh=MWNodHp5dTlhdjBwcQ== (club official statement)
β‘οΈ https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tanjong-pagar-united-set-for-a-new-era-with-change-in-chairman-and-club-management (The Straits Times)
Frankly speaking, the news of the recent change of management at the once-mighty Tanjong Pagar United (the links to the relevant news at the foot of this post) doesn't excite me at all.
Having observed how things were run over the last few years from a bystander's perspective, I would rather reserve judgement until the time is right.
Nonetheless, it is crucial that the new management keeps all stakeholders informed of their plans, without making any grandstanding statements.
After all, with the new season merely weeks away, we should have received some tangible updates from the club by now regarding whatever plans they have in mind.
Spare a thought for those long-suffering Jags supporters who had enough after all these years.
RELEVANT LINKS
β‘οΈ https://www.instagram.com/p/DZB3IpEk17E/?igsh=MWNodHp5dTlhdjBwcQ== (club official statement)
β‘οΈ https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tanjong-pagar-united-set-for-a-new-era-with-change-in-chairman-and-club-management (The Straits Times)
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#bftp9am - BUY YOUR OWN ποΈ
This was the ticket booth at the demolished Toa Payoh Stadium where you were able to purchase the home match tickets of Balestier Khalsa Football Club.
Following the demolition of the said stadium in 2024, a new 10,000-seater stadium will be erected and slated to complete by 2030 as part of the Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID).
(snapped in January 2019)
#sgfootball #singaporefootball.#legacy #history
This was the ticket booth at the demolished Toa Payoh Stadium where you were able to purchase the home match tickets of Balestier Khalsa Football Club.
Following the demolition of the said stadium in 2024, a new 10,000-seater stadium will be erected and slated to complete by 2030 as part of the Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID).
(snapped in January 2019)
#sgfootball #singaporefootball.#legacy #history
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#bftp9am - BUY YOUR OWN ποΈ This was the ticket booth at the demolished Toa Payoh Stadium where you were able to purchase the home match tickets of Balestier Khalsa Football Club. Following the demolition of the said stadium in 2024, a new 10,000-seater stadiumβ¦
RELEVANT LINKS
β’https://www.bolasepako.com/2023/10/sweet-yet-sour-toa-payoh-stadium.html
β’https://www.bolasepako.com/2025/01/toa-payoh-new-stadium-game-changer-for-football.html
β’https://www.bolasepako.com/2023/10/sweet-yet-sour-toa-payoh-stadium.html
β’https://www.bolasepako.com/2025/01/toa-payoh-new-stadium-game-changer-for-football.html
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Sweet Yet Sour Toa Payoh Stadium
Despite its unassuming outlook, Toa Payoh Stadium left its mark in Singapore football by hosting Pele in 1974 and saw the first S.League goal scored
I HAD MY RIDE ...
Last night, I managed to grab a ride on board the SMRT train that is plastered with vibrant football visuals of that of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026β’ and our very own Singapore national football team by Rexona - the world's number one antiperspirant deodorant brand and an official sponsor of the said tournament.
#RexonaSG #RexonaArcticRush #FIFAWorldCup2026
Last night, I managed to grab a ride on board the SMRT train that is plastered with vibrant football visuals of that of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026β’ and our very own Singapore national football team by Rexona - the world's number one antiperspirant deodorant brand and an official sponsor of the said tournament.
#RexonaSG #RexonaArcticRush #FIFAWorldCup2026
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#bftp9am - DOMINANT FORCE? THAT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.
In 2018, Albirex Niigata (Singapore) blew the league apart. But the real battle wasn't against their rivalsβit was against complacency.
How Coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga engineered total dominance:
βΆοΈ THE YOUTH SHIFT: Defied new regulatory constraints with a squad made up of many raw, inexperienced under-21 players.
βΆοΈ THE MIND GAMES: Critiqued his own players at post-match pressers even after convincing victories
βΆοΈ ARTIFICIAL PRESSURE: Manufactured a high-stress environment to keep a young team hungry.
βΉοΈ The White Swans clinched the Singapore Premier League title that season on an undefeated record: P24 W21 D3 L0
Full link πβ‘οΈ https://www.bolasepako.com/2018/06/maintain-consistency-is-coach.html
#SGPL #sgfootball #SPL #singaporefootball #history
In 2018, Albirex Niigata (Singapore) blew the league apart. But the real battle wasn't against their rivalsβit was against complacency.
How Coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga engineered total dominance:
βΆοΈ THE YOUTH SHIFT: Defied new regulatory constraints with a squad made up of many raw, inexperienced under-21 players.
βΆοΈ THE MIND GAMES: Critiqued his own players at post-match pressers even after convincing victories
βΆοΈ ARTIFICIAL PRESSURE: Manufactured a high-stress environment to keep a young team hungry.
βΉοΈ The White Swans clinched the Singapore Premier League title that season on an undefeated record: P24 W21 D3 L0
Full link πβ‘οΈ https://www.bolasepako.com/2018/06/maintain-consistency-is-coach.html
#SGPL #sgfootball #SPL #singaporefootball #history