Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – The National Stadium will again be brought out of retirement to host 5-time European Champions, Liverpool Football Club, this July.

Strategic Sports Investment, which is part of the Profitable Group, has confirmed today that Liverpool Football Club will visit Singapore on the 26th of July as an integral part of their pre-season preparation for the 2009-2010 campaign.

The English side will fly directly from their training camp in Switzerland to play games in Bangkok (July 22nd) and Singapore (July 26th). The National Stadium has been announced as the venue for the match in Singapore.

The last time Liverpool FC visited Singapore was in the summer of 2001 after scoring a hat-trick of titles – FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup – that season. The club had brought the UEFA Cup on tour with them in their last trip.

Liverpool FC defeated the Lions 2-1 at the National Stadium in 2001. “We have a fantastic group of fans in both Thailand and Singapore,” said Liverpool FC’s Manager Rafael Benitez, “and it will be great to take the lads out there again.”

Ian Ayre, Liverpool FC Commercial Director, said, “South East Asia is clearly a key region for Liverpool FC. As we continue to develop our international plans, being able to allow fans all over the world to see the team live is paramount.”

He added, “We have already had very positive feedback from our supporters clubs in the region and the club will be working closely with them, our sponsors and other local partners to ensure this is an exciting and memorable tour.”

The General Secretary of the Football Association of Singapore, Winston Lee remarked, "We are very pleased to welcome Liverpool back to Singapore. Many Singapore football fans are also fans of English football and they will look forward to this opportunity to catch one of the top club sides in the world in action against their very own local football stars right here in our country.”

The FAS also hosted Brazil’s Olympic football team at the National Stadium just before the Olympic Games last year. “Inviting teams such as Liverpool as well as Brazil and Australia last year is part of our continued efforts to bring top class football action to our shores,” Lee said. “It will not only be a great experience for our fans but our players will get exposure to world-class teams and players."

With the growing presence of Profitable Group in Singapore, it is unsurprising for the English side to be scheduled a visit to Singapore as Profitable Group’s Commercial Director is none other than former Liverpool star Steve McMahon.

“It is fantastic news that we are able to bring one of the best club sides in the world to Thailand and Singapore,” McMahon commented, “It will give a real opportunity for Liverpool fans in the South East Asian region a chance to see their heroes play up close.”

Details of ticketing information and the full tour schedule will be released in the middle of May 2009 when officials from Liverpool FC, including Ian Ayre, the club's Commercial Director will be in Singapore to officially announce the Tour.