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Indian-Origin Official Involved In $450000-Plus Fraud In Singapore Football, Gets 55 Week Jail Term

A Indian-origin former senior official of the Football Association of Singapore was sentenced to 55 weeks of imprisonment on Tuesday for exploiting his position to ensure that the organisation's supply contracts were awarded to companies linked to him or his wife, according to a media report. Football Association of Singapore (FAS) deputy director Rikram Jit Singh Randhir Singh had dishonestly induced the sport's governing body to disburse SGD 609,380 (USD 456,000), from which he and his wife, Asya Kirin Kames, made a profit of SGD 127,896 (USD 82,121), The Straits Times newspaper reported.

"Pros And Cons To This Game": Sunil Chhetri Ahead Of India's Asian Cup Match vs Uzbekistan

Ahead of India's upcoming match against Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup in Al Rayyan, Blue Tigers' skipper Sunil Chhetri said that these matches will be tough since they are not used to playing such teams. While speaking in an interview with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Chhetri said that there are both pros and cons to playing such games. "There are pros and cons to this game. It's not easy to play the best teams in Asia. We are not used to playing sides like these, as we don't play against them very often, so you never know what to expect," Chhetri said as quoted by the Indian Super League's (ISL) official website.

Disappointed Gatland believes Rees-Zammit had to follow his heart

CARDIFF : Warren Gatland has no ill-feeling towards Louis Rees-Zammit, who dropped a bombshell on Tuesday when he quit rugby union to try his hand at American Football just minutes before he was to be named in his Wales' Six Nations squad.

Manchester United fans impressed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe during first meetings

Manchester United supporters were impressed with Sir Jim Ratcliffe during a series of introductory meetings on Monday.

Jason Kelce tells Eagles teammates he's retiring, sources say - ESPN

Philadelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce told his teammates in Monday night's postgame locker room that he is retiring, league sources told ESPN.

Conor Glass reflects on Newry fog and challenge of 'in-form' St Brigid's

Glen's story over the last four years has been one of continual, steady progression and now they're one step away from the ultimate.

Chelsea yet to find replacement for Obi Mikel, Says Joe Cole

Chelsea’s Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel (L) vies with Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Manuel Garcia Alonso during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on February 21, 2016. / AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS /

Cork mayor hopes for compromise on Páirc Uí Chaoimh naming rights

Cork Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy is hoping a compromise will be found to allow Páirc Uí Chaoimh remain as part of the name for the iconic GAA venue on Leeside.

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Indian-Origin Official Involved In $450000-Plus Fraud In Singapore Football, Gets 55 Week Jail Term

"Pros And Cons To This Game": Sunil Chhetri Ahead Of India's Asian Cup Match vs Uzbekistan

Disappointed Gatland believes Rees-Zammit had to follow his heart

Manchester United fans impressed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe during first meetings

Jason Kelce tells Eagles teammates he's retiring, sources say - ESPN

Conor Glass reflects on Newry fog and challenge of 'in-form' St Brigid's

Chelsea yet to find replacement for Obi Mikel, Says Joe Cole

Cork mayor hopes for compromise on Páirc Uí Chaoimh naming rights