Singapore to host ICC from this year till 2020

Singapore

THE worst-kept secret in Singapore's sports scene was finally made official on Thursday, as it was confirmed that the Lion City will indeed host the elite International Champions Cup (ICC) football tournament this July.

What wasn't quite expected, however, was the surprise announcement that Singapore will stage four consecutive editions of this high-profile event at the Sports Hub, from this year to 2020.

The first edition, to be played at the 55,000-seater National Stadium from July 25 to 29, will feature three of Europe's most established clubs - five-time English league champions Chelsea, German heavyweights Bayern Munich…