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| published Jun 03, 2010
Dress the Part
At Weston Corporation (#01-22 Queensway Shopping Centre, 1 Queensway, 6339-4502) you’ll find one of the biggest jersey selections in the country. From Algeria to the US and any other country in between, pick your color and pull on the jersey (from $89) with pride.
Memorabilia Madness
Positioned in Peninsula Shopping Centre is La Vanita (#02-36 Peninsula Shopping Centre, 111 North Bridge Rd., 6337-0121), where you can buy everything from bobble head versions of your favorite superstar, to a life-sized replica of the World Cup trophy to remind you of a match years after its final whistle.
Snack Attack
South Africa is out of reach for many of us, and while we can’t have the “pleasure” of being deafened by vuvuzelas (a stadium horn) in Singapore, we can certainly be a little authentic with some South African produce. The Springbok Bazaar (361 Joo Chiat Rd., 6345-6401) stocks a wide range of drinks and snacks from Castle beer to Billy’s Biltong beef jerky.
Know your Facts
If you envy the soccer fan who can regurgitate statistics at will, like the number of goals scored at the 2006 World Cup (147 in total), swing by the famous Thambi Magazine Store (corner of Holland Road Avenue and Lorong Liput) for research material. Among the hundreds of niche magazines, you can pick up a World Cup guide and study those stats.
In Vino Veritas
South Africa has some marvelous wines, and there’s no better time to appreciate them. In particular, South African mainstay Nederburg has released a series of limited edition wines to commemorate the World Cup. The cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc and dry rose varieties are available at Cold Storage’s many outlets including the one at Centrepoint (B1-14 Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Rd., 6737-4222).
Keep Time
The Adidas Seoul watches have been given a colorful twist just in time for the World Cup. Keeping their sleek, sporty look, the timepieces now come in an array of team colors, representing the nations participating this summer. It’s functional too; a proper sports tool with a 10-lap memory. These patriotic watches go for $120 at all authorized Adidas retailers including TANGS Orchard (310 Orchard Rd., 6737-5500).
Jaw-Dropping Flip Flops
The folks at Havaianas, who made us believe in boutique slippers, bring a lively new addition to their range of footwear. Coming in the colors of 11 countries at the World Cup, their limited edition Teams collection will get even your feet in the mood for football. They’re durable, and the designers thought of every little detail—right down to adding a gold star to represent each World Cup a team has won. They’re available for $39.90 a pair at Havaianas ION Orchard (#B2-42, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-9042).


