“At the same time, the club is building a reputation as a place where young players know they will get opportunities to grow and showcase themselves. This philosophy has also proven cost-effective. Despite working with one of the leanest budgets in J1, Verdy managed to put together what many in Japan have described as the “best cost-performance squad” in the league last season”
“The summer sun in Tokyo was unforgiving, beating down from 10.30am to 12.15pm as players from Tokyo Verdy and Ventforet Kofu went through their warm-ups on a proper, well-maintained natural grass pitch. A few staff members wiped the sweat from their brows, while the sharp sound of passes and the bark of instructions cut through the heavy morning air. On one touchline stood two familiar figures in green — Ratna Suffian and Miur Rafik Taha — deep in discussion with their fellow Tokyo Verdy coaches. On the opposite side, dressed in Kofu colours, was Nazri Nasir, watching intently as his side moved through tactical drills. It wasn’t a packed stadium or a high-profile match, but for Junpiter Futbol, this was a rare and meaningful sight — all three Singaporean coaches, plying their trade in Japan, on the same pitch”
“The atmosphere was more than just football. It was memory. It was gratitude. It was joy. For one night, we weren’t just spectators, we were time travelers, transported back two or three decades to the moment we first fell in love with the J.League”
“In fact, no one even knew for sure if he was part of the traveling squad to Singapore. But what we do know is that Zlatan definitely joined the team for their Hong Kong leg shortly after. There, he was actively involved — attending events, joining meet-and-greets, and even meeting influencers. Some fans got the moment of a lifetime. It was hard not to feel a little envious. We would’ve loved that chance in Singapore too”
“He’s a World Cup winner, a Premier League Invincible, and one of the most respected midfielders to have ever worn the Arsenal shirt. But when Gilberto Silva walks into a room, there’s no fanfare—just a quiet, calm presence that speaks volumes of the man he is”
“Chinese Taipei was once ranked highly in Asia. But now, reality is different. We only have one player playing professionally in China. The rest compete in our domestic league — it’s a local environment with limited exposure”
“Alongside Vinh Stadium and My Dinh, this marked my third V.League venue. All these stadiums, coated in their signature yellow hue, bear the marks of time. Peeling paint, spiderwebbed corners, cracked walls, and weathered fencing — signs of wear that might seem like flaws, but to me, each imperfection tells a story…..”
“I want to win championships. Personally, I want to improve—score more, assist more, be stronger in every area. And for Vietnam, I want us to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup, even the World Cup one day. I know we didn’t make it this time, but we have to keep believing. With our fans behind us, anything is possible”
“Yes, this is my style,” he said confidently. “I train a lot on that, and I have 100% confidence I can score all the penalties like that. That’s how the coaches trust me. I’ve trained hard for this moment”
“Bosses United Singapore remains committed to its mission: providing a meaningful platform for business leaders to stay active, form genuine friendships, share knowledge, and make a positive impact beyond the field. Whether it’s on the pitch or in the boardroom, the values they uphold—dedication, discipline, and unity—remain the same”
“Every game was an away game for us,” said Luis. “We had to deal with hostile crowds, difficult officiating, and accept that no one was going to give us a break. But that built resilience. The players grew mentally, individually and as a team”
