of Asian football when asked about the region’s representatives heading into the global showpiece.
“Asian football is definitely strong,” said Kuyt. “I am from Netherlands and we are grouped together with Japan in the World Cup. Japan will be a very, very tough opponent. If you really follow Asian football, especially at National Team level, you see them grow a lot.”
“Bosses United Singapore has always positioned itself as more than a team. It is a platform where entrepreneurs compete together, build trust, and create business opportunities. Through this collaboration, members from Singapore and Hong Kong can connect through structured football activities, leadership dialogues, company visits, and exchange programmes designed to turn relationships into real partnerships”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“The mentality, the hunger, the quality we had when we won the legendary 1999 treble — it’s different. Today’s Manchester United, they have talent, but I don’t think they all truly understand what it means to represent Manchester United. It’s about more than playing good football—it’s a responsibility, a standard you have to uphold”
“Zola’s optimism for the future of Asian football is palpable. He emphasized that passion, hard work, and discipline are key factors that can lead anyone to achieve their dreams in the sport. “As long as you have passion, you train hard, and you maintain discipline, you can become anybody that you want to be”
