SINGAPORE – The world of football will descend on Marina Bay Sands on Jun 20, 2013 with the arrival of Premier League football superstars at the integrated resort. A number of these elite professional players will participate in a clinic with students from Marina Bay Sands’ designated charities at the Skating Rink in The Shoppes at 3pm.
The footballers will teach a group of 80 students to perfect the art of juggling, dribbling and taking a penalty. Members of the public will be able to catch the action “live”. Fans of the footballers will also have the opportunity to watch the match from the levels above the Skating Rink which provide unobstructed views of the rink.
Some of the footballers who will be making their appearance at Marina Bay Sands include Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand as well as Stoke City’s Peter Crouch. Also present are legends such as English league stars Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Jamie Redknapp, John Barnes, Ian Wright, Les Ferdinand, Peter Reid, Denis Irwin, David Seaman and Owen Hargreaves.
Well-known former players and managers Glenn Hoddle, Ozzie Ardilles and Harry Redknapp will also be present.
This event is in line with Marina Bay Sands’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Sands for Singapore, which will see the integrated resort reaching out to the community in more significant and meaningful ways this year. The football clinic is one way of allowing talented and under-privileged students a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn the art of football from renowned athletes. In August, Sands for Singapore will also launch its inaugural three-day signature charitable event that will be held throughout Marina Bay Sands.
“As part of our Corporate Social Responsibilities initiatives, Marina Bay Sands is proud to be able to give back to the society, inspire youth in pursuing their dreams, and improve the skill sets of young people through an event of this calibre. Sands for Singapore allows us the opportunity to pair our activities with our community and engage our charities in activities that are close to their hearts,” said Mr George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands.
Peter Reid said, “I’m really excited to be involved in what I’m sure is going to be a fun-filled event. Marina Bay Sands is a world-class venue, and I’m sure that the boys and I will have a fantastic time!”
Marina Bay Sands is fast becoming a hotspot for international superstars and world-famous athletes, having previously hosted Lady Gaga, Eason Chan, Jolin Tsai, Jennier Lopez, Jason Mraz, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rain, Shah Rukh Khan, golf legend Tiger Woods, boxing phenomenon Manny Pacquiao, ATP players Janko Tipsarevic and Kei Nishikori, football legends Pele, Eric Cantona, Liverpool FC and NBA player Kobe Bryant.
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Premier League football superstars to come to Singapore on Jun 20
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