Frustration for S’pore football fans: Only 5,000 allowed for friendlies, no live broadcast

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Frustration for S’pore football fans: Only 5,000 allowed for friendlies, no live broadcast
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The National Stadium is billed as the home of the Lions, though the roars from the fans were muted when the national football team played two international...

“It is very counter-intuitive for people to hear that the game is going to be held at the National Stadium, and then be told later that there was only a limited number of tickets being sold. Even if this was so – perhaps they should have communicated it earlier, so that people can buy tickets earlier.”

Noting the late demand for tickets, FAS deputy general secretary Gerard Christopher explained that the association had explored the option to open more sections, but could not do so due to the “extensive lead time required for logistical and manpower preparations”. The FAS added: “The National Stadium is the home ground of the senior national teams, and we will endeavour to have them playing there as much as possible. While the costs... are higher as compared to other heartland stadiums, the FAS is committed to ensuring that such costs are not transferred to fans, directly or otherwise.”

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