Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

In an effort to assist National Team football players with their retirement plans well in advance before they make the decision to hang up their boots, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has established a new initiative called the FAS Players’ Concierge. The brainchild of Baihakki Khaizan, the retired Lion's defender tells us all about the initiative and how it will help our footballers p...

With the 5000 capacity limit at the National Stadium, and lack of LIVE broadcasts for the Singapore Football Team's recent matches hogging the headlines, we speak to Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, on his commentary piece - questioning the lack of support for what is claimed to be our 'national sport'. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/for-the-lions...

As Singapore's first Olympic Esports finalist in motor racing, Aleef Hamilton will be hoping to fly the flag loud and proud for the Lion City at the inaugural event happening this week. But just how did this Lewis Hamilton fan go from chasing autographs to chasing his ultimate dream? Tune in to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omny...

Ronaldo, Benzema, next who? Saudi Arabian football is in the spotlight with a host of footballers rumoured to be on their transfer radar with Neves, Kante and Ziyech the latest names mentioned. Will Saudi football take flight? Or will this be CSL 2.0?  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester City, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Napoli & PSG may have all conquered their respectively domestic leagues, but how will the aim to strengthen from a position of power heading into next season?  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wished you could be a professional gamer? Team Flash's Khevind Awat Ranai aka Buzzinho, who will be representing the nation at the FIFAe World Cup 2023 tells us just how! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester is blue, and now London too! With City clinching the FA Cup at the expense of their rivals Manchester United, all eyes now turn to Istanbul as Pep Guardiola's team are one match away from achieving an historic treble. Will they do it? Zia-ul Raushan weighs in from Wembley while Alvin Tan chimes in on the red devil perspective. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.s...

The tribe has spoken! Featuring nominations from you, the listeners - Elliott & Raushan run the rule over the 22/23 Premier League season, discussing who had a season to remember...and to forget! Tune in to see if your pick made the cut! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The perennial debate surrounding two footballing legends. In the company of John Dykes, famed football personality and international sports broadcaster, we explore the contrasting paths, playing styles, and remarkable achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have undeniably dominated the beautiful game for over a decade to answer the age-old question: Who truly deserves the title of...

How big a clean up job does Mauricio Pochettino have in mending the (Stamford) bridge? And how are Tottenham fans feeling about their former manager taking over at Chelsea? Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator & Tottenham Fan, weighs in on the latest episode. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A frantic end for the domestic football season across Europe saw Dortmund fluff their lines in pursuit of Bundesliga glory, while Leeds & Leicester failed to retain their Premier League status. Who were the winners and losers from the weekend? Elliott and Raushan discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

No player ever been as synonymous to any Grand Slam tennis tournament the way one Rafael Nadal has ruled the French Open. Unfortunately for the king of clay - who has won the tournament a record 14-times - he will not be in the running to add to that tally in 2023, having been ruled out with a hip flexor injury that’s sidelined him since January. What does this mean for the rest of the field, and...

Team Flash is flying the flag for Singapore, dominating the e-sports arena in games such as FIFA, Mobile Legends, E-racing and Brawl Stars. Mark Chew, the chief executive officer of Team Flash, is in conversation with Elliott and Raushan to tell us more! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the aftermath of the racist abuse Vinicius Jr. suffered on Sunday, Valencia have been sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches. Spanish police have also detained three people in connection with the abuse directed at the Brazilian. But what more needs to be done to entirely eradicate racism from our beautiful game? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |...

Having clinched 5 Premier League titles in the last 6 seasons, Manchester City are very much the dominant force in English football. Fuelled by the tactics of the irrepressible Pep Guardiola, and the endless funds from Abu Dhabi - the Blue Moon continues to rise at an alarming rate....but at what cost? Famed football personality and international sports broadcaster John Dykes joins Elliott and Rau...

Team Singapore recorded an eye-catching tally at the 32nd SEA Games with 51 gold, 43 silver, 64 bronze medals, 8 Games record, 17 national records, and 40 personal best performances. So did the Lion City exceed expectations at the regional games? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, joins us to review Singapore's performance in Cambodia. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with...

Success never comes easy. This is especially true for Team Singapore's cricket contingent - who overcame the odds to clinch gold in the Sixes tournament. Team captain, Amjad Mahboob, sheds light on the less than ideal preparations ahead of the SEA Games in Cambodia, and his hope that achieving gold will lead to more being done for the sport here in Singapore. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with...

As the inquest into local football continues, former Singapore footballer R Sasikumar tells us why he choose to seek pastures anew for his two sons - having migrated with his family to Madrid in 2021. His two boys Kyen, 12, and Tylan, 9, are now playing in the Atletico Madrid youth teams, in pursuit of their ambitions to turn pro. Is the grass really greener on the other side?  Got a story to tell...

In the Lion City for the launch event of the inaugural Singapore Festival of Football , Liverpool legend John Barnes spoke to Elliott and Raushan all about the week-long fiesta, which will be hosted at the National Stadium in July 2023. He also took time to talk Premier League football - sharing his thoughts on Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! ed...

We delve into the football transfers that played a pivotal role in rescuing a player's career from the brink of obscurity. From high-profile stars to promising talents, we explore the transformative moments when a transfer provided a lifeline, reigniting their passion, form, and fortunes.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/list...

Reports suggest that Chelsea have agreed terms to make former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino their new manager. He will join the club in the summer, with Frank Lampard remaining as interim manager until the end of the season. Is this the right move for the Blues? Elliott and Raushan weigh out the pros and cons! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg...

Rumours are rife that Jose Mourinho might be swapping Roma for PSG, while Daniel Ricciardo could be in line to return to the F1 grid with Scuderia AlphaTauri. Is this another shot at the top for two households name in the sporting world? Elliot & Raushan discuss the possibilities! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Having recently surpassed the 1000 mark for gold medals won at the SEA Games, just how many more can Team Singapore clinch at the 2023 edition? David Lee, Sports Correspondent with The Straits Times, joins us from Cambodia to review and preview the games thus far.  READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/05/singapore-sea-games-1000-gold-medals/index.html?shell Got a story...

Napoli ended their long wait to win the Italian Serie A, ending 33 years of pain since club icon Diego Maradona led the team to their last title in 1990. But will this be the start of a Naples dynasty, or will it be a flash in the pan much like Leicester City's surprise Premier League title win? Elliott & Raushan are in conversation with Kaustubh Pandey, Editor-in-Chief at Get Italian Football...

Another tournament, another debacle. With Singapore football at a new all-time low after both the men's & women's teams suffered early exits at the 2023 SEA Games, the spotlight has once again shifted onto the governing body - the Football Association of Singapore. How do we pick up the pieces? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, chimes in on the back of his commentary a...