5) Singapore's Pride
People often joked about Singapore's prospects in playing on the biggest soccer stage of all. 2010? More like 2100 lah. That's what i heard before. However, a Singaporean referee, Shamsul Maidin, did the "little red dot" proud in World Cup 2006. In a tournament filled with refereeing errors, Shamsul Maidin not only managed to escape from any criticisms abouthis performances, he also earned rave reviews from many present in Germany for his professionalism and fitness. Thanks to the New Paper, I read a story about when asked by a foreigner in Germany where did he come from, the reporter replied Singapore and the foreigner remarked," oh, u have a good referee." (or something like that). So, while everyone on the island was thinking back about Zidane's headbutt, Germany's vibrant attacks, Italy's victory.....spare a thought about the man who did us Singaporeans proud in Germany. Thank u, Shamsul Maidin : )
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