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The club’s new manager, Maurizio Sarri, will be keen to start his spell at Juventus with the right tone by getting acquainted with his players during pre-season – both off and on the pitch.  Juventus’ first visit to Singapore since 2014 will present an excellent warm-up for Sarri before he heads home to Italy for his real baptism of fire with the Old Lady.  2018/2019 Season Summary Death, taxes, and Juventus clinching the Serie A. The only constant may be change, but Juventus looks primed to challenge this adage.  They extended their Scudetto winning streak to an unprecedented eight years…

Tottenham Hotspur will face the reigning champions from Italy, Juventus FC, for their ICC friendly match in Singapore.  Loyal Spurs supporters will know that it has been decades since they last stepped foot here in Singapore. Their last visit was in 1995 when they played a friendly game against our national team.  Think about it: the last time Spurs visited Singapore in 1995, Blackburn Rovers were the champions in the Premier League, Michael Jordan came out of retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA), the first Toy Story movie was released, Goh Chok Tong was Prime Minister of Singapore, and…

Having secured Champions League football next season together with Antonio Conte’s appointment, Inter Milan’s upcoming season will have plenty for fans to look forward to. Their first return to Singapore since 2017 for the International Champions Cup will offer a glimpse to what to expect for the incoming season. 2018/2019 Season Summary Inter Milan experienced a slow start to the 2018/2019 season but picked up the pace midway through to clinch the final Champions League spot – something most of the Nerrazzuri fans would have gladly taken at the start of the season. Their qualification last season made it two…

With four teams from Italy and England flying over to our sunny island to warm themselves up for the rigours of the upcoming season, we have decided to recap their performances last season as a build up for their upcoming International Champions Cup 2019 (ICC) friendly matches here. Seeing that this is the first time this team will be visiting Singapore since 2001, we shall start with Manchester United.   2018/2019 Season Summary Do you remember a time when you have to queue for a long time to ride the roller-coaster at a theme park?  But do you also remember the times…

HANS IM GLÜCK launches its “Die Die Must Try” menu – a Singapore-exclusive menu crafted in light of Singapore’s 54th birthday. Available from 1 July (Monday) to 31 August 2019 (Saturday), the National Day-special menu features HANS IM GLÜCK’s take on local delicacies; consisting of its KRABBE Burger, BEEF RENDANG Burger and Singapore Rose. KRABBE Burger KRABBE Burger (SG$16) The first and only seafood burger on the menu, HANS IM GLÜCK elevates the KRABBE Burger into a never-boring, nutritious and delicious burger – with no mess guaranteed. A fusion between HANS IM GLÜCK’s signature burgergrill and soft shell crab, the…

Taiwan’s highly anticipated bubble tea brand Xing Fu Tang (幸福堂) will officially open in Singapore on 28 June 2019 (Friday) at Century Square, marking the brand’s first foray into Singapore. Xing Fu Tang’s official opening also comes hot on the heels of its pop-up held at Takashimaya earlier this June. The pop-up was met with resounding success, which saw over 1,500 cups sold daily.  Xing Fu Tang, which translates to ‘Realm of Happiness’, was founded by Edison Chen in Taiwan in January 2018. The brand name, along with its signature artisanal Brown Sugar Boba Milk drink, was inspired by Chen’s…

Funan makes its highly-anticipated return on 28 June 2019 (Friday) after undergoing a three-year redevelopment. Located right in the heart of the Civic District, Funan aims to inspire play, learning, creativity and connection with more than 180 brands clustered around six passion themes – Tech, Craft, Play, Fit, Chic, and Taste. Of these, around 30% are new-to-market brands, new concept stores or flagships. Also, more than 60% of the brands originate from Singapore, reinforcing Funan’s position as a showcase for local talents. Funan’s main features include a cycling path and bicycle hub, kinetic wall, and the Tree of Life. Cycling…

Old Airport Road Food Centre was built in 1972 to resettle street hawkers left evicted from Kallang Airport’s closure earlier in 1955. Since its opening in 1973, the food junction has received praise after praise for both the variety and quality of foodstuff available. Despite its longstanding heritage, not many Singaporeans are familiar with the myriad of food it offers. We decided to find out if their food was grossly overrated by the public. Read on for our verdict of 10 key dishes in the Old Airport Road Food Centre. Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow (#01-22) One of…