Hassan Sani rejects Chinese money

Singapore's veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sani has refused to continue receiving money and gifts from Chinese fans. This comes after his impressive performance against Thailand, saving crucial penalties that helped China qualify for the next round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Sani expressed his gratitude for the support of Chinese fans, but asked them to stop sending money and gifts. Sani explained that continuing to receive these gifts could expose him to accusations of match-fixing, which he completely rejects. Sani stressed that he played with honor and integrity, and that his only goal was to help his country qualify. Sani called on Chinese fans to support their country in the remaining qualifiers. It is noteworthy that Sani, 40 years old, is one of the most prominent stars of Singaporean football, and played an important role in his country's qualification for the 2023 Asian Cup Finals.