January 26, 05:37 PM 
514 Chai Chee Lane 03-16, Singapore 469029 This is a string that is waiting to be pulled.
Sports Hub CEO Manu Sawhney, who happens to be an independent director at Manchester United, told The Straits Times that he is in discussions with the Red Devils to play a match at the National Stadium in the future.
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The 48-year-old said:
"I hosted United's commercial director (Jamieson Reigle) at our facility and he was blown away by the place - I told him that it is my absolute dream to bring the Red Devils to Singapore.
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We want to bring the team to Asia more often. Sitting on the board of directors, I am encouraging them to do that."
And since this year's National Day Parade and rehearsals will be held at the Sports Hub, the earliest we will see Anthony Martial and gang in the flesh will be next year as traditionally teams go on tour during the off season period of July.
The last time the Red Devils played in Singapore was back in 2001 when the English Premier club was still champions of the English Premier League...
Source: Wikipedia
Beckham was still rocking a crew cut...
Source: Youtube video
Goalie Fabian Barthez made an appearance as an outfield player...
Source: Youtube video
Indra Sahdan scored a consolation goal and celebrated like he won the World Cup.
Manchester United beat a national selection side 8-1.
Even though performances have been generally underwhelming since Alex Ferguson retired, Manchester United is still one of the most popular football clubs in Singapore.
H/T: The Straits Times
Top photo from Manchester United Facebook page
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