Jalan Besar Stadium to get 1,500 more seats as FAS responds to stronger fan support

DONATIONS SOAR

Donations to FAS rose to S$12.35 million (US$9.68 million) in the financial year ended Mar 31, 2026, from S$695,000 the year before.

The annual report said FAS received S$10 million in donations from related parties over which a council member has “significant influence”, as well as S$2 million from a council member.

Elsewhere in the report, FAS said it received a S$10 million donation from tech firm Sea, where Mr Li is the chairman and chief executive officer. The donation was part of the company’s wider S$50 million commitment to support the long-term development of Singapore football.

“These donations were received to support the association’s activities and did not give rise to any repayment obligations,” said the annual report.

FAS’s Institution of a Public Character status has also been renewed up to Jun 7, 2028, allowing it to issue tax-deductible receipts to donors.

“This year, we have seen a glimmer of possibility, a glimpse of what a bright future could look like for Singapore football. Competitive results we can be proud of, a huge and vibrant response from fans, our stadiums full and roaring. But one historic qualification does not indicate the job is done,” said Mr Li.

“To sustain and improve on the results we’ve seen this year, we need consistent, meaningful investment across the entire footballing ecosystem – both in our players and in the people and environments around them, from coaches to referees to sports scientists.”