STRIKER FROM SPAIN: Llorente answers a journalist's question at the press conference. (Photo: Ken Lu)

SERIOUS BUSINESS: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri talked about preparations for the new season, Arturo Vidal and the new National Stadium. (Photo: Ken Lu)

HELLO SINGAPORE: Juventus' illustrious goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (R) and Spanish striker Fernando Llorente attend their first press conference on Aug 14, a few hours after landing in Singapore from Sydney. Singapore was the final stop in their pre-season tour. (Photo: Ken Lu)

TEAM TALK: German Bernd Stange, coach of the Singapore Selection, speaks next to his players Hassan Sunny (C) and Hariss Harun. (Photo: Ken Lu)

GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN: After a long absence, Kallang roared again, despite the stadium being only half-filled. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

RISING STAR: Here is French star Paul Pogba going through the paces in training. The midfielder had a good World Cup in Brazil and is now preparing for an equally successful season at club level. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

MAN FOR ALL SEASONS: Before coming to Juventus in 2011, Pirlo played for Brescia, Inter Milan and AC Milan. His bursting trophy cabinet includes Serie A, Champions League, European Super Cup, Coppa Italia and FIFA Club World Cup titles. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

LIVING LEGEND: Respected playmaker and a member of the 2006 World Cup-winning Italian team, Andrea Pirlo is probably looking to receive a pass, just so that he could convert that into a goal with the next move. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

SMILING FOR SINGAPORE: Watching the first ever football event at the new national stadium brought smiles to this couple. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

AS GOOD WITH HIS HANDS: Box-to-box Chilean midfield maestro Arturo Vidal catches the ball during a training session. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

SHOULD I DIVE? : Goalkeeper Marco Storari watches the ball glide past him. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

MOVE OVER, WEMBLEY: We now have a national stadium that is comparable to the one in England, with the highlight being this retractable roof. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

NO CHAIRS NEEDED: Veteran left-back Patrice Evra sits on the ball to tie his shoelaces. He recently transferred to Juventus from Manchester United. (Photo: M. Shanjayan)

FANATICAL FOLLOWERS: Die hard Juventus fans cranked up the atmosphere with loud chants and singing. (Photo: Ken Lu)

NO PIRLO, NO PARTY: Pirlo strikes a corner kick leading to the third goal. (Photo: Ken Lu)

YOU SHALL NOT PASS: The match finally gets underway. Safuwan Baharudin protects his area from Sebastian Giovinco. (Photo: Ken Lu)

STILL NO.1: Now 36, Buffon is hardly troubled over his 45 minutes of involvement in the first half. (Photo: Ken Lu)

LICENCE TO SHOOT: Pirlo lines up a free-kick for what would eventually be the opening goal. It's the first competitive goal scored at the stadium since its reopening. (Photo: Ken Lu)

YOUNG CUBS: The Singapore bench featured youthful stars including LionsXII goalkeeper Izwan Mahbub and striker Gabriel Quak. (Photo: Ken Lu)

LION HEARTS: The Singapore Selection pose for a group photo before facing the Italian giants. (Photo: Ken Lu)

ITALIAN JOB: Juventus players pose for a group photo before kick-off. (Photo: Ken Lu)

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Pogba lines up a stinging shot during the pre-match practice. (Photo: Ken Lu)

ALL SMILES : Singapore Selection captain Shahril Ishak looks upbeat before their big game. (Photo: Ken Lu)