Sea Limited will donate $50 million to the Football Association of Singapore to support football development in Singapore, with $40 million to be paid out progressively after an initial $10 million gift at the start of 2026 [1]. The company said the money is meant to broaden participation, strengthen development pathways and build a more vibrant football ecosystem in Singapore [1].
FAS president Forrest Li, who also leads Sea Limited, announced the pledge and said he is focused on long-term football development in Singapore [1]. The donation is believed to be the largest corporate gift to any national sports association in the country [1].
The Singapore men's national team, ranked 147th, is expected to be a key early beneficiary of the funding [1]. The funds are intended to help the side prepare for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, where improved resources are expected to support the team’s build-up [1].
Lions coach Gavin Lee thanked the company for its backing and said the support gives the team a chance to seek stronger opposition. "We are very grateful to have this kind of financial support and resources," he said, adding that it could let the squad compete "at a higher level" [1].
Sea Limited first gave FAS $10 million at the start of 2026, before adding the larger pledge announced on 2026-03-31 [1]. FAS has not yet released a detailed plan for how the money will be spent [1].