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Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.

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21:03

Sports Minutes: Vying for a National Team call-up,...

Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan ·

2025/08/29

Vying for a Singapore National Team breakthrough, Jared Gallagher steps into the new season with fresh motivation. Called up to Gavin Lee’s local centralised training squad soon after being appointed co-captain at Albirex Niigata for the season ahead - the 23-year-old opens up on leadership, pressure, and the dream of representing Singapore while cementing his place in domestic football and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:16

Sports Minutes: Sailors continue to look sluggish as...

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2025/08/27

And so it begins! The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season is officially up and running - with 6 of the 8 teams in action on MD1. Did the increased number of foreigners truly translate to better quality football? And of the local players, who caught the eye? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to run the rule on it all. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:00

Sports Minutes: Daniel Goh on leaving Albirex...

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2025/08/25

The SPL season has kicked off, and Balestier’s Daniel Goh is back for his third spell with the Tigers. Fresh from a 2-2 draw against former club Albirex, he joins Sports Minutes to talk comebacks, adapting to Marko Kraljevic’s style, and the challenges locals face amid foreign influx. At 26, is this the make-or-break stage of his career? Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:01

Sports Minutes: Is Son Heung-Min Asia's greatest ever...

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2025/08/11

Son Heung-Min’s move from Tottenham to LAFC for a record fee closes one chapter and opens another. On Sports Minutes, journalist Steve Price joins us from Seoul to explore Son’s Premier League legacy, his immense popularity in Korea and the world over, and the marketing and footballing impact he’ll bring to MLS. Plus, two Spurs fans share heartfelt tributes to a player who inspired them far beyond the pitch.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee

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13:18

Sports Minutes: Forrest Li & his team share their...

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2025/08/07

A bombshell SEA Games omission. A league with no sponsor. A national team in transition. On his 100th day in charge, Forrest Li & his team had some hard questions to answer. Reporting from the FAS Media Day, Sports Minutes recaps how Singapore football’s new leadership is plotting a bold revival - and why the road ahead will need more than just vision and vigour. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:39

Sports Minutes: Not all heroes hold trophies, some...

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2025/08/06

With National Day looming large, Sports Minutes celebrates the everyday heroes who shape our sporting culture. Meet Ashok Kumar, the photographer who captures joy, pain and glory, then disappears into the background. Hear what it takes to shoot at the highest level, why trust matters more than fame, and what keeps him coming back for more.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:25

Sports Minutes: Journeyman to Jaguar, Aaron Evans on...

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2025/07/25

Why would a battle-tested Aussie defender - who’s played across Indonesia, India, and Hong Kong - join Tanjong Pagar United, a side that finished bottom of the pile last season? Aaron Evans sits down withSports Minutes to unpack his bold leap into Singapore football, and how he plans to lead a renewed Jaguars side with grit, fight, and foresight. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:55

Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors signal their...

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2025/07/18

The Lion City Sailors aren’t just building a team - they’re sending a message. With the blockbuster signing of Brazilian striker Anderson Lopes hot on the heels of Tsiy Ndenge, Ivan Sušak, and Safuwan Baharudin, Singapore’s ONLY privatized football club is making it clear: they’re not here to play catch-up - they’re here to compete with Asia’s elite. Big names. Big ambition. But will big spending bring big success? READ MORE:Lion City Sailors score coup

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9:13

Sports Minutes: Christian Nørgaard and Riccardo...

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2025/07/16

With the Festival of Football about to explode in Singapore, Sports Minutes brings you two voices from Arsenal - new signing Christian Nørgaard and Riccardo Calafiori. From settling in to sailing out to Singapore, title ambitions and to pre-season expectations, the Gunners duo pull no punches. Will you be cheering them on at the Singapore Sports Hub on 23 & 27 July 2025? GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:https://premier.ticketek.com.sg/shows/show.aspx?sh=RSFOF6074 Got a story to tell? Get in

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19:03

Sports Minutes: Talking Trent Buhagiar & BG Tampines...

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2025/06/30

Football is a game of fine margins - and on today's show we dive deep into the tactical side of BG Tampines Rovers’ rebuild. Analyst Nigel Goh makes his Sports Minutes' debut alongside Deepan to decode the club’s transfer strategy, tactics and the technical skill sets of their new foreign signings.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

Sports Minutes: Tsutomo Ogura departs as Gavin Lee...

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2025/06/24

Tsutomo Ogura’s sudden exit throws the Lions into yet another identity crisis -with the crucial Asian Cup qualifiers looming. Gavin Lee steps into the void to take interim charge, but all eyes now turn to Forrest Li’s FAS. In their first major footballing decision, will they get it right? Deepanraj Ganesan, who exclusively broke the story for The Straits Times, sits down with Sports Minutes to dissect it all.READ MORE:Departing Singapore coach Tsutomu Ogura hails Lions’ spirit,

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37:05

Sports Minutes: Mike Phelan on loyalty, legacy,...

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2025/06/20

Mike Phelan knows what greatness looks like - having worked alongside Sir Alex Ferguson, first as a player then part of his coaching team. As Fergie’s trusted right-hand man, he helped shape one of football’s most dominant dynasties. From the hairdryers to the heartbreaks, Mike Phelan sits down with Sports Minutes to take us inside life alongside Sir Alex, the Ole comeback, and the club’s modern-day identity crisis. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee

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38:51

Sports Minutes: Desmond Ong on Gavin Lee’s departure,...

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2025/06/18

A club in transition. A chairman steps aside. And now, a head coach departs. After 8 years at the helm, Desmond Ong bid farewell as Chairman of BG Tampines Rovers on 1st June - and soon after, it’s been confirmed that head coach Gavin Lee will also be departing the club. What triggered this sweeping reset? Is this the end of an era, or the beginning of something new? Sports Minutes sits down with Desmond to talk legacy, leadership and succession.Got a story to tell? Get in

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16:13

Sports Minutes: “Keep watching my game, Abah” -...

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2025/06/13

On this Father’s Day special of Sports Minutes, Singapore captain Rosnani Azman shares how her late father’s unwavering support shaped her dreams - and how his absence continues to shape her fight - on and off the pitch. This is a tribute to fathers, a reminder to hold them close, and a look at how sport can carry love beyond loss.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:16

Sports Minutes: Singapore emerge victorious after a...

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2025/06/11

Singapore’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign took flight as the Lions beat Bangladesh 2-1, courtesy of goals from Song Ui Yong and Ikhsan Fandi. Sports Minutes recaps it all with exclusive interviews from Hariss Harun, Hami Syahin & Ikhsan Fandi plus analysis from Deepanraj Ganesan. READ MORE:Lions survive late onslaught to claim first win of Asian Cup third-round qualifiersGot a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:33

Sports Minutes: Song Ui-Young on Lions return, ...

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2025/06/09

Buoyed by a big win against Maldives, next up for Singapore is Bangladesh in the Asian Cup Qualifiers. And ahead of the duel in Dhaka, Sports Minutes heads into the Lions den to check in with Song Ui-Young. From returning after a year's absence due to personal reasons, to a budding midfield partnership with Kyoga Nakamura - it’s all building up to a pivotal 90 minutes that could define Singapore’s qualification hopes on the road to Riyadh. READ MORE:Song Ui-young gets Lions recall after

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12:11

Sports Minutes: Ikhsan & llhan Fandi on their club...

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2025/06/04

It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Ikhsan and Ilhan Fandi - but in this candid conversation with Sports Minutes, the brothers speak openly about battling injuries, dealing with setbacks, and rediscovering confidence. And as they return to the Singapore setup, they reflect on their journeys abroad, how they've grown, and the fire that still burns strong. More than just football, this is a conversation of resilience, brotherhood, and unfinished business. Got a story to tell? Get in

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17:28

Sports Minutes: Celebrating the best in class of the...

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2025/06/02

Records smashed, trophies lifted, stars departing! We dive into the drama and glory of Singapore Premier League Awards Night, as the best in class of the 2024/25 campaign were celebrated. Were the winners deserving? And have we seen the last of some of domestic football's finest stars? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on all of this and more!READ MORE:Tomoyuki Doi named Player of the Year at Singapore Premier League awards night Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee

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27:20

Sports Minutes: Peter de Roo on questioning the...

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2025/05/30

Peter de Roo isn’t just walking away from Balestier Khalsa, he’s sounding the alarm on a sport he believes is stuck in survival mode. Speaking to Sports Minutes, the outgoing coach opens up about his frustrations with the system, the lack of ambition upstream, and why Singapore football seems allergic to bold ideas.READ MORE:Balestier Khalsa’s departing coach Peter de Roo urges FAS to get out of comfort zone to improve SPLGot a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee

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Sports Minutes: Is Goal 2034 a realistic target for...

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2025/04/21

Is Singapore football's BIGGEST reset finally here? With new FAS leadership, an evolving Unleash the Roar project, and the ever-controversial Goal 2034 - it well and truly could be. But on the road to that lofty target of playing at the FIFA World Cup, what’s working, what’s not, and what still needs fixing.? Kadir Yahaya, R. Sasikumar and Deepanraj Ganesan join forces on Sports Minutes to tell it like it is — the good, the bad, and what comes next. READ MORE:Has Singapore football

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