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The Sun
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal stars look baffled as Martin Odegaard is presented with trophy he doesn't even bother to lift
ARSENAL stars were left looking baffled as they were presented with a trophy following their pre-season opener against AC Milan. The Gunners were in action in Singapore on Wednesday and won the clash 1-0 thanks to a Bukayo Saka strike, before losing the mandatory shootout despite three saves from Kepa Arrizabalaga. 4 4 The match took place at the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang, which was less than half full of its 55,000 capacity with 25,000 supporters of Arsenal and Milan in attendance. And fans were treated to a trophy ceremony for the Tridentity Cup following the game. However, much like the game itself, it ended up being very subdued. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was presented with the trophy and posed for a picture. He then took the silverware with him as he went to stand over with his team-mates. Many fans would have then expected him to lift it to keep up appearances, despite the relative lack of prestige behind the pre-season gong. But instead, the 26-year-old simply placed the trophy on the ground and bent down to get closer to it for pictures to be taken as team-mates crowded around. After a couple of seconds, the team then dispersed. Arsenal's next pre-season game will come against Newcastle at the same venue on Sunday. They are set to be bolstered by new signing Cristhian Mosquera, after the defender travelled to join the team despite his transfer from Valencia not yet being announced. Noni Madueke will join the team after a period of rest following his participation in the Club World Cup with Chelsea. Meanwhile, with the move for Viktor Gyokeres all but agreed he is also expected to join the club in Singapore after his £63.5million switch from Sporting Lisbon. Arteta played his cards close to his chest when asked about his imminent new ace but was hopeful the other new faces at the club would join them soon. He said: "I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer, we will do that... "There are a lot of parties and things that we have to bear in mind to get a player over the line and here. I'm very hopeful that we are going to do it very soon. 'There's still a long time in the window and we are seeking still, in terms of numbers. 'We are short and we have to improve the depth and quality of the squad. We are constantly looking in the market. 'Ideally you want it from day one in pre-season. We have done very well so far, I'm very pleased with how the club has supported the improvements that we required in the team. "[Sporting director] Andrea [Berta] and the team have done an excellent job trying to push everything forward. "You see the club ownership and the ambition we have, the alignment we have. There is excitement about the new season. 'There's a long time to go in the window but we still have hopes we can improve the team and we will continue to try and do that. 'Until that happens, focus on the players we have and focus on them.' 4
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Is it behind closed doors?' – Fans baffled as Arsenal face AC Milan in half empty stadium
FANS have been left baffled as Arsenal play AC Milan in a near-empty stadium in pre-season. The Gunners are currently travelling through Asia as part of the tour ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. 4 Arsenal will face Newcastle and Tottenham during the trip, but their first match was against Italian giants AC Milan. Mikel Arteta 's side faced with the Rossoneri at the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Many were expecting the match to be played in front of a sell-out crowd, but the reality was much different. The stadium appeared to be half empty as the match took place with loads of empty seats visable around the pitch. Fans took to social media completely baffled, with some suggesting that the game was being played behind closed doors. One posted: "Is it a behind-closed-doors game? Why is nobody in the stands?" A second wrote: "Arsenal Vs Milan is practically empty." A third joked: "I knew Arsenal weren't a big club, but I didn't realise they were this small? Look how empty the stadium is." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS A fourth said: "Arsenal have no motion, stadium is half empty." A fifth asked: "Why did Arsenal travel all the way to Singapore just to play in an empty stadium?" Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal squad are eager to win the Premier League title after coming so close last season Another added: "Have you seen how many empty seats there are against Milan here in Singapore." Arsenal did showcase their new dark blue away kit in the match. The unveiling of the shirt left club supporters convinced that Viktor Gyokeres was signing due to Riccardo Calafiori 's gesture. Arteta also gave a first start to new signing Christian Norgaard, who lined up alongside the likes of Declan Rice and Ethan Nwaneri from the off. 4 4 Other new signings Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi started on the bench. While Noni Madueke was not available due to him having time off, as he played for Chelsea in the Club World Cup.
Malay Mail
16-07-2025
- Malay Mail
In Singapore, sixth animal abuse charge filed against man accused of throwing cat from 34th floor
SINGAPORE, July 16 — A man accused of brutally abusing multiple cats in Toa Payoh and Kallang in Singapore has been handed a sixth charge of animal cruelty, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). Tan Yi Bin Ryan, 26, appeared in court today for the latest mention of his case, which now involves six charges under the Animals and Birds Act. Court documents cited by CNA reveal that the newest charge relates to an incident on March 13, when Tan allegedly dragged a light-brown cat — identified in court only as E6 — by its tail along a common corridor near Block 15, Lorong 7 Toa Payoh. The abuse reportedly took place between 1pm and 1.10pm. According to the charge sheet, Tan then 'slammed the cat against a wall three times and dropped it on the floor', causing bleeding from its mouth and nose. The act was described as '(cruel) torture' in court documents. Tan was remanded the following day. According to CNA, earlier charges allege a disturbing pattern of violence. On September 21, 2024, between 2am and 4am, he allegedly stabbed a ginger and white domestic shorthair cat — referred to as E2 — inflicting a 5cm-long wound. The next day, between 4pm and 6pm, Tan is accused of stabbing three more cats: a black microchipped tabby at Block 36, Lorong 5 Toa Payoh, a ginger domestic shorthair, and a white microchipped cat at Block 200, Toa Payoh North. On October 7, 2024, in a separate incident at Block 78, Lorong Limau, he allegedly kicked an orange cat — named Field Field — inside a lift, stamped on its head repeatedly, and threw it down from the 34th floor, killing it. In court today, proceedings were adjourned in light of a recent High Court ruling on another high-profile animal cruelty case. Justice Vincent Hoong had nearly doubled the jail term of Barrie Lin Pengli — who abused five cats and killed two — from 14 to 27 months following a prosecution appeal, CNA reported. Tan's case is scheduled for mention again in August. If convicted, he could face up to 18 months in prison, a fine of up to S$15,000 (RM50,000), or both — for each charge.
CBC
16-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Canada falls to Brazil in tight water polo match at World Aquatic Championships
It took a penalty shoot out for Brazil to claim a 19-18 victory over Canada at the World Aquatic Championships in Kallang, Singapore Tuesday.
CNA
15-07-2025
- CNA
Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall
SINGAPORE: A 26-year-old man was on Tuesday (Jul 15) charged with attempting to murder a 29-year-old woman at Kallang Wave Mall. Chua Jing Yuan is accused of slashing Ms Choong Wen Ting on the neck and stabbing her chest with a knife along a walkway inside the mall at about 1.20am on Monday. According to charge sheets, Chua allegedly did this with such intention and under such circumstances that if he had caused Ms Choong's death, he would have been guilty of murder. The police said they received a call for assistance at Kallang Wave Mall at 1.25am. Preliminary investigations showed that the man had allegedly attacked a woman with a knife. He was disarmed and detained by members of the public before being arrested. The woman was taken to the hospital to treat her injuries and is in a stable condition. CNA understands that the man and the woman are not known to be connected. The offence of attempted murder that causes hurt to any person is punishable with life imprisonment and caning, or jail of up to 20 years with a fine and caning.
