Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

Since it's inception in 2021, 'Unleash the Roar!' is a national movement which aims to raise the levels of Singapore football and rally the nation behind a shared dream. With an onus on youth development and foreign exchange programs, could this pave the way for future footballing success in Singapore?

Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times, joins Elliott and Raushan to discuss the state of affairs in local football and the steps forward under the UTR framework.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-we-are-making-tonic-soup-not-instant-noodles-unleash-the-roar-chief-on-criticism-about-project-s-progress

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With Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the headlines for breaking records - Elliott and Raushan chat with Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator, on the legacies of both these footballers and their reputations despite breaking records.

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Futsal may just be a game for some, but it can also be a form of escapism from the monotony of life or personal woes for others. And that's exactly what the inaugural Migrant Domestic Workers Futsal League aims to provide. We speak to Rasvinder Singh, Executive Director of D2D Sports - the company behind this inspiring initiative - to find out more.

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Have you ever been overlooked for a promotion? If so this one's for you, as Elliott and Raushan discuss the pain of not getting something you think you deserve in the professional world.

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With Antonio Conte dominating the headlines for losing his cool in a post-match press conference, Elliott and Raushan discuss some high-profile implosions and it's implications.

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Where do we draw the line between football and politics? Are us fans to blame for football's increasing influence? European football writer, Kaustubh Panday joins Elliot & Raushan to discuss this and much more.

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https://sportskhabri.com/why-footballs-increasing-influence-is-not-good-for-the-fans/

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Saudi Arabia is in the spotlight on this episode, with Lewis Hamilton indicating his unease over return to the country for the Jeddah Grand Prix - after the 2022 edition was marred by missile strikes on an oil facility near the circuit. Gianni Infantino has also been speaking about the gulf-state, with the FIFA President discussing Saudi sponsorship for football events.

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With Zlatan Ibrahimovic being called up to the Sweden National Team at the age of 41, we wonder is old truly gold? 

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With Singapore set to host the Olympic Esports Week between 22 to 25 June 2023 - we speak to Mark Chay, co-chair of the Singapore Organising Committee of the Olympic Esports Week. 

Find out more here: https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-confirms-singapore-as-host-of-first-olympic-esports-week-in-june-2023

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Should one's social media be policed? If yes, by who? If no, why not? Elliott and Raushan discuss the pros and cons of the Social Media space

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