EUROPE’S TOP FOOTBALL CLUBS GEAR UP FOR THE SINGAPORE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL

SINGAPORE, 14 JULY 2025 – Fresh from their summer break, Europe’s biggest football stars are back in training and gearing up for the new season with intensive preparations alongside a refreshed squad. New signings and familiar faces from English and Italian clubs Arsenal FC, Newcastle United and AC Milan have returned to their respective home grounds in Europe and will greet fans at the upcoming Singapore Festival of Football (SFOF).Returning after a two-year hiatus, this year’s SFOF will feature three new teams and two mouthwatering clashes at the National Stadium. Arsenal FC will first take on Italian giants AC Milan on 23 July, before facing fellow English club Newcastle United on 27 July. Both matches kick off at 7.30pm Singapore time and are set to be thrilling preparatory matches for the clubs ahead of the new football season.

Arsenal FC will also hold an Open Training Session on 25 July at the National Stadium for their fans to get another opportunity to interact with their favourite players. Tickets for each match are priced from $108 while general admission tickets for the Open Training Session are priced at $32. All tickets are available on Ticketek Singapore.

Legends from each club will also add to the star power as they make an appearance in Singapore this month, connecting with the local football community and engaging with fans in the region. Arsenal FC’s Gilberto Silva and Bacary Sagna, Newcastle United’s Shay Given and Shola Ameobi as well as Serginho and Alexandre Pato of AC Milan will take part in their clubs’ activities in Singapore, including food drives for the underprivileged, meet and greets, and football clinics for local children.The Gunners will conduct a Football Development programme in Singapore where budding footballers from Singapore, Hong Kong and China will get the rare opportunity to learn from the best. The four-day clinic will see 60-90 participants daily with appearances by legends and players, while participants will also receive access to Arsenal FC’s Open Training Session on 25 July and their match against AC Milan.AC Milan fans, who will be seeing their club play in Singapore for the first time, are in for a treat as a group of first-team players will also be meeting fans in a special PUMA event in the afternoon of 22 July at the Weston Corp Store (level 4) in 313@Somerset.An exciting and eventful day awaits on 23 July when Arsenal FC take on AC Milan with digital and technological services provider Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident”; NASDAQ: TDTH) coming on board as the presenting partner of the Tridentity Cup. Mr Lim Soon Huat, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Tridentity, said: "We are thrilled to present the Tridentity Cup at the Singapore Festival of Football, where we proudly serve as the Premier and Digital Technology Partner. Trident is dedicated to secure, seamless digital identity solutions, and this collaboration reflects our commitment to uniting communities through football. We look forward to enhancing the fan experience and creating enduring connections through this world-class event."Ahead of AC Milan’s highly anticipated clash with Arsenal FC, their supporters will have the unique opportunity to meet two Rossoneri icons, Pato and Serginho, and join fans in the vibrant Fan Zone at the Stadium Riverside Walk and soak in the electric atmosphere.

AC Milan legend Pato commented: “I’m really excited to be heading to Singapore with AC Milan. It is always special to represent this Club around the world, and I can’t wait to meet our incredible fans there. Their passion and love for our beloved AC Milan mean so much, and I’m looking forward to sharing some unforgettable moments together.”Arsenal FC and AC Milan will also be debuting their highly anticipated Away kits for the 2025/26 season at the SFOF opener. The Italian club’s new Away kit was unveiled on 3 July and features a devilish design paying tribute to the rich history and culture of the Rossoneri. The jersey reimagines a timeless classic: a clean white base - a staple of AC Milan’s Away kits - elevated by dynamic red and black accents. This new design pairs heritage with innovation, featuring one of the Rossoneri’s most iconic symbols: the Diavoletto. Donned in their snazzy new kits, Arsenal FC and AC Milan are sure to put on an enthralling match at the National Stadium as they vie for the Tridentity Cup.Additionally, AC Milan fans in Singapore will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive experiences that offer deeper immersion into the Rossoneri world - including private meals with Club legends, behind-the-scenes access, and unforgettable moments with the team. Experiences can be purchased on this link.Meanwhile, the Magpies will be doing their part for the community and taking part in a food drive with local charitable organisation Pertapis on 26 July, a day before they face Arsenal FC. They will also hold an exclusive retail event on the same day where supporters will get the chance to meet their favourite legends Given and Ameobi, and get keepsake photos with the Carabao Cup trophy. The event will take place on 26 July at the Weston Corp outlet in 313@somerset from 8pm to 10pm. Fans can register their interest and find out more here. As excitement builds ahead of the Magpies’ clash against Arsenal FC on 27 July, fans can also meet club legends Given and Ameobi in the Fan Zone between 5pm and 6pm before heading to the National Stadium for the exciting match.

TEG Asia Managing Director Timothy Ho said: “We are pleased to welcome Trident on board as the presenting sponsor of the Tridentity Cup, the opening match of Singapore Festival of Football. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together to forge special bonds and football fans in Singapore and the region have many opportunities to do so when Arsenal FC, Newcastle United and AC Milan are here engaging with the community. With Trident, we look forward to being able to reach and connect with more people. The second Singapore Festival of Football is set to be even more exciting with two world-class matches at the National Stadium and a bustling Fan Zone at the Stadium Riverside Walk with merchandise booths and even a futsal court for those looking to get in on the action. We are excited to welcome sports fans across all ages for an exhilarating experience at the Singapore Festival of Football.”Earlier this year, TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board announced the return of the SFOF in a five-year partnership that will see regular top-flight European football fixtures played in Singapore in alternate years (2025, 2027 and 2029). This year’s tournament is set to excite football fans all over the region again, while reuniting fans with their beloved clubs. Arsenal FC are playing in Singapore for the first time since 2018, while Newcastle United will be making their highly-anticipated return to Singapore in almost 30 years with much to celebrate after winning the Carabao Cup in March. AC Milan fans are also in for a treat as this will be the first time their club plays live in Singapore.

Information and photo source : Singapore Festival Of Football (SFOF)