SINGAPORE, 26 JUNE 2023 – With only 30 days until the highly-anticipated Singapore Festival of Football Driven by CDG Zig kicks off at the Singapore Sports Hub, this football fiesta is set to heat up even more. With three exciting matches and two open training sessions, organisers have also unveiled a host of activities for a week of non-stop fun, including once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to get up close with some of European football’s biggest stars.
Football legends from all five clubs – Tottenham Hotspur, AS Roma, Liverpool FC, Leicester City FC and FC Bayern Munich will take part in a variety of fan interactions from 25 July to 2 August.
Premier League giants Liverpool FC will have a star-studded presence, including Lucas Leiva and Martin Skrtel who will visit Singapore with the club for the first time, while Spurs hero Ledley King and Leicester City stars Emile Heskey and Wes Morgan are also set to be a part of the festival of football alongside the other legends.
The full list of legends is as follows:
| Tottenham Hotspur | AS Roma | Liverpool FC | Leicester City FC | FC Bayern Munich |
| Ledley King | To be confirmed | Lucas LeivaMartin SkrtelJohn BarnesGary McAllisterIan RushJohn Aldridge | Emile Heskey Gerry TaggartMatt ElliotWes Morgan | Giovane ElberClaudio Pizarro |
At the National Stadium, the Tiger Cup: Tottenham Hotspur vs AS Roma on 26 July kicks off an action-packed week of world-class football. Liverpool FC will defend their Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy against Leicester City FC on 30 July before they take on Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich in the Singapore Trophy, presented by Audi and Standard Chartered, on 2 August. Spurs and LFC will also hold open training sessions at the National Stadium on 25 July and 29 July respectively. As a long-time partner of Tottenham Hotspur, AIA Singapore looks forward to welcoming and cheering the team on in Singapore.
Off the pitch, fans are encouraged to attend the Football Interactive Fanzone, which will be open on match days, Spurs’ and Liverpool’s open training days, and 1 Aug prior to the Liverpool FC and FC Bayern Munich game.
Fans will get the chance to meet club legends, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime moment with their football heroes. There will be photobooths, giveaways and performances, along with Q&A sessions with club legends. Fans can also meet the team mascots including Tottenham’s Chirpy and Lily, Mighty Red of Liverpool and FC Bayern’s Berni.
TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones said: “We are delighted to unveil the line-up of club legends and fan activities for the Singapore Festival of Football Driven by CDG Zig. This event is set to be a spectacular showcase of football and entertainment and we look forward to providing fans with thrilling action on the pitch and exciting opportunities to interact with their football idols and create lasting memories.”
The inaugural edition of the Singapore Festival of Football Driven by CDG Zig partners include 100Plus as the event’s official hydration partner, while Liverpool FC’s official main partner, Standard Chartered returns as presenting partner of their matches.Locally, brand names CDG Zig and Tiger Beer are also on board as the title sponsor and official beer of the event respectively, providing the added boost.
Jackson Chia, CEO of ComfortDelGro Private Mobility Group, said: “The Singapore Festival of Football Driven by CDG Zig will be here in the blink of an eye with a highly-anticipated series of open training sessions and matches as well as many fun booths at the Fanzone. Fans who need a ride to and from the National Stadium can book our taxis or private-hire cars via the CDG Zig App to get around conveniently.”
For more information on CDG Zig’s transport offerings for the Singapore Festival of Football, visit https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/ticketek-sfof-2023.
With key local and international partners joining forces, the Singapore Festival of Football Driven by CDG Zig is gearing up to be a spectacular affair to be enjoyed by the masses.
The full schedule of the Singapore Festival of Football Driven by CDG Zig is as follows:
Training sessions
Tottenham Hotspur Open Training
Venue: National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub
Date: 25 July 2023
Time: 1800
Liverpool FC Open Training
Venue: National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub
Date: 29 July 2023
Time: 2030
Match days
All matches will be played at the National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub.
Tiger Cup: Tottenham Hotspur vs AS Roma
Date: 26 July 2023
Time: 1930
Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy: Liverpool FC vs Leicester City FC
Date: 30 July 2023
Time: 1700
Singapore Trophy presented by Audi and Standard Chartered: Liverpool FC vs FC Bayern Munich
Date: 2 August 2023
Time: 1930
Fanzone
| Day | Date | Singapore Festival of Football | Time |
| Tue | 25-Jul | SFOF FanZone Open Training – Tottenham Hotspur | 1500 – 2000 1800 – 1930 |
| Wed | 26-Jul | SFOF FanZone Tottenham Hotspur vs AS Roma | 1500 – 2000 Kick-Off: 1930 |
| Sat | 29-Jul | SFOF FanZone Open Training – Liverpool FC | 1500 – 2030 2030 – 2130 |
| Sun | 30-Jul | SFOF FanZone Liverpool FC vs Leicester City FC | 1230 – 1730 Kick-Off: 1700 |
| Tue | 1-Aug | SFOF FanZone | 1500 – 2000 |
| Wed | 2-Aug | SFOF FanZone Liverpool FC vs FC Bayern | 1500 – 2000 Kick-Off: 1930 |
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