‘Stop sending me money’: Singapore keeper deluged after saves help China
* Sunny’s food stall receives business in person and online
The Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny has urged Chinese football fans to stop sending him money after his saves in a 3-1 defeat by Thailand helped China reach the next round of World Cup qualifiers.
The 40-year-old made 11 saves on Tuesday as Thailand fell agonisingly short of a spot in the draw for the next round on 27 June, despite their 3-1 victory. Thailand needed to win by three clear goals, or to score at least four with a two-goal victory margin, to climb above the Chinese in the standings. Hassan went viral on Chinese social media and the payment QR code of the food stall he runs with his wife was circulated online, with Chinese fans using it to send money. Continue reading...
