ETOILE AND BEIJING GUOAN IN S-LEAGUE 2010

In announcing the decision, FAS president Zainudin Nordin said that the choice was made through ‘a long diligence process’ with the applicants measured against three broad criteria – their management, financial and technical strength.

“After a thorough assessment process, I believe we have selected the two strongest teams among the applicants,” said Zainudin.

The FAS received a total of eight applications from teams from Asia, Europe, South America and Australia.

“First of all, I would like to say thank you to the FAS,” said Étoile CEO Johan Gouttefangeas.

“We hope for everyone’s support in this project, because it is still a long way for us before we get to our target, which is lifting one of the trophies.”