Hassan Sunny Receives Monetary Support from Chinese Fans for World Cup Qualifying Saves
Hassan Sunny, a Singaporean goalkeeper, received money from Chinese football fans after making 11 crucial saves against Thailand in a World Cup qualifying match. This performance helped China progress in the qualifiers. Fans shared a payment QR code from Hassan's food stall, leading to many transactions, although Hassan questioned the legality. His family's stall experienced high demand, and his daughters were surprised by the unexpected attention.
Hassan Sunny, the Singapore goalkeeper, revealed that he has received monetary contributions from Chinese football fans after making 11 crucial saves against Thailand in a World Cup qualifying match.
These saves played a significant role in allowing China to progress to the next round.
China's position in the Asian qualifiers was jeopardized following a 1-0 loss to South Korea, and they needed Thailand to not defeat Singapore by more than three goals.
Despite Thailand's 3-1 victory over Singapore, Hassan's performance kept China in the competition.
Hassan mentioned on Singapore's state broadcaster CNA that a payment QR code from his family's food stall, Dapur Hassan, located in the eastern suburbs of Singapore, had been widely shared by Chinese fans wanting to show their gratitude.
While he initially appreciated the monetary gestures, he began to question the legality of the situation.
Hassan did not disclose the total amount received but noted that it needs to come to a halt.
His family's food stall reportedly ran out of food due to an influx of Chinese fans visiting after his impressive saves.
His family, especially his daughters, were also surprised by the sudden recognition and attention.