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Mike Chan
Correspondent, Sport
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Mike joined SCMP in 2022 with 20 years of experience in sports journalism across various platforms. Previously working in Singapore as a producer with ESPN, Mike is a true sports lover with a particular interest in basketball and football, and has been a Liverpool fan since 1988.
Areas of Expertise:
Sports news writingLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Bookies, prediction markets make Lionel Messi favourite to claim trophy despite 39-year-old playing in a second-tier domestic competition.
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching.
Other ideas from DAB’s Vincent Cheng include involving restaurants, retailers, attractions and hotels, and cultivating ‘home fans’ culture.
Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder.
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Football pundit Zhan Jun reveals that table tennis legend, a well-known football fan, will be co-commentator on sports platform Migu on Monday.
Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism.
Online commentators slam striker after he failed to release superstar No 9 when team led 1-0 and had England on ropes.
World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.
Current World Cup is also first in history in which two players have scored at least eight goals in the same tournament.
The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka.
Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.
Holders are considered fourth-most-likely team among the quarter-finalists to win the tournament, though their betting odds remain unchanged.
Players are entitled to a mandatory minimum off-season rest period or holiday of at least 21 consecutive days following major Fifa tournaments.
First-time hosts will field a mix of veterans, world champions and debutants keen for rare chance of performing in front of family, friends.
Borussia Dusseldorf’s home matches moved to larger venues to accommodate large demand, including from China, to watch Olympic champion play.
Local Premier League champions Kitchee and first division champions Supreme release statements after coaches reportedly among 19 arrested.
Head coach Greg Koenig also says ‘nothing has changed’ in quest to improve world ranking and qualify for Olympics after silver medal in India.
Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals.
Reigning men’s foil individual champion Ryan Choi fails to defend his title and exits in the quarter-finals, losing to winner Kyosuke Matsuyama.
In Hong Kong for the team rapid and blitz championships, world No 1 is also excited about the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid.
Head coach Greg Koenig says all four members of women’s foiling team have reason to be proud of performances in India.
Move will pave way for repeat National Basketball League champions Hong Kong Bulls to play in CBA; NBL to serve as second-tier competition.
World No 2 was speaking ahead of team rapid and blitz championships in Hong Kong, featuring rivals Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.
Duo won WTT Contender title in Croatia and Li Ching is delighted to see the positive traits when they are faced with challenges in tournaments.
Social media users also pointed out the large number of empty seats at the stadium and suggested that China should host all future tournaments.
Yang Shuyu, who plays for in the Australian league, aims to outdo elder sister Yang Liwei, who led China to silver at the previous World Cup.
Ex-world No 4 suffers third opening-round exit in seven tournaments, and some fans suggest she may be having ‘psychological issues’.
The 18-year-old states that biggest improvements in past year are mental and how the sport has helped him become enlightened and form habits.
Olympic champion will join Bundesliga team in July after successful stint at 1. FC Saarbrucken, which included a historic treble.
