Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

And so it begins! The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season is officially up and running - with 6 of the 8 teams in action on MD1. Did the increased number of foreigners truly translate to better quality football? And of the local players, who caught the eye? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to run the rule on it all.

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The SPL season has kicked off, and Balestier’s Daniel Goh is back for his third spell with the Tigers. Fresh from a 2-2 draw against former club Albirex, he joins Sports Minutes to talk comebacks, adapting to Marko Kraljevic’s style, and the challenges locals face amid foreign influx. At 26, is this the make-or-break stage of his career?

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Imagine giving your life to football - close to 100 caps for Singapore, 250 club games, countless memories...only to be left without a contract. That was Shahdan Sulaiman’s reality until late July. And his struggle mirrors that of many local players battling rule changes, foreign influx, and uncertain futures. Now handed a lifeline by Geylang International, the 37-year-old is out to prove that experience and leadership still matter.

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After a shock 4-1 defeat in the Community Shield to Tampines Rovers, BIG questions marks have emerged for the Lion City Sailors. A big-money signing that looks out of sync, a head coach who has issued a plea to his management for more players, and a team that generally looks undercooked and under prepared. So will the defending SPL champions get their act together before the league kicks off? We discuss and dissect it all on Sports Minutes.

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The brand new domestic football season is almost upon us - with the Community Shield kicking off on August 16th. And with a brand new season comes brand new signings, brand new kits and brand new motivation. But what would brand new heights look like for a team like the Lion City Sailors, who achieved so much last campaign? Hami Syahin sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us more.

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Son Heung-Min’s move from Tottenham to LAFC for a record fee closes one chapter and opens another. On Sports Minutes, journalist Steve Price joins us from Seoul to explore Son’s Premier League legacy, his immense popularity in Korea and the world over, and the marketing and footballing impact he’ll bring to MLS. Plus, two Spurs fans share heartfelt tributes to a player who inspired them far beyond the pitch.

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A bombshell SEA Games omission. A league with no sponsor. A national team in transition. On his 100th day in charge, Forrest Li & his team had some hard questions to answer. Reporting from the FAS Media Day, Sports Minutes recaps how Singapore football’s new leadership is plotting a bold revival - and why the road ahead will need more than just vision and vigour.

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With National Day looming large, Sports Minutes celebrates the everyday heroes who shape our sporting culture. Meet Ashok Kumar, the photographer who captures joy, pain and glory, then disappears into the background. Hear what it takes to shoot at the highest level, why trust matters more than fame, and what keeps him coming back for more.

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Leaving home isn’t just about distance - it’s about daring. Harhys Stewart’s journey from Singapore to Kosovo (via Thailand) is a story of bravery, belief, and breaking the mould. And speaking to Sports Minutes - he reflects on his late start, adapting to the unknown, and why he hopes his bold move inspires the next wave of Singaporean footballers.

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Change is never easy, especially when controversial. The SPL’s new rule allowing seven foreign players per match has sparked uproar, with many fearing it threatens local players’ chances. Yet, this influx could also boost the league’s standards and competitiveness. So, which matters more? Local legend Abbas Saad and former Welsh international Rob Earnshaw join Sports Minutes to share their views.

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