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Author: Jun Tan

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Why Asahi Ueda Chose Singapore and FC Jurong for CORAZÓN’s Biggest Football Challenge Yet

“The players, coaches, staff, club officials and supporters all create the soul of a football club. Around the world, I have experienced the excitement of walking into a stadium, feeling the atmosphere in the streets before kick-off, and watching supporters become one with their team. That is football culture.
I want to bring those experiences to Singapore, but not by copying what exists elsewhere. Instead, I want to work together with Singaporeans to create something unique to this city and this club, and perhaps one day share that culture back with Japan”

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Standing Where Football History Was Made

“This was the stadium where Maradona scored the famous “Hand of God” goal against England during the 1986 World Cup, before producing what many still call the “Goal of the Century” in the very same match. Having admired Diego Maradona for so many years, being able to stand inside the stadium where those unforgettable moments happened was something I will never forget. Football history suddenly felt much closer”

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Jakarta Nights, Futsal Lights – And The Question I Brought Home

“Yet journeys like this rarely end at the final whistle. They leave behind questions that follow you home. As I reflected on the passion and identity Indonesia showed, one thought kept returning to me: when will Singapore truly have its own national futsal team again?

Not a temporary squad formed out of necessity. Not a last-minute selection before a tournament. But a real and continuous programme built with intention”

JPF Article

An Unexpected Encounter with the Lion: Zlatan in Singapore

“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”

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