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Shakira, the circle of life and early starts: 5 things to know ahead of World Cup
The World Cup kicks off early on Friday in Hong Kong, and whether you plan on watching highlights or seeing it live, here’s what you need to know.
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10 Jun 2026 - 11:34PM
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10 Jun 2026 - 10:10PM
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US says World Cup referee was banned over links to ‘terror organisations’
Trump official says questioning of Omar Artan uncovered ‘derogatory information’ regarding the Somalian, who vows to be at next World Cup.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:05PM
Somali referee Omar Artan (middle), who was denied entry to the US, arrives at the Aden Abdulle Osman International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Basketball
Teen behind China basketball fraud handed 3-year ban, teams stripped of titles
Zhang Hanbo created a younger alias and conned country’s coaches into picking him for national under-18 squad as Li Yize.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
Rugby
Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban
Spiky Australian, who is suspended for four matches after abusing a referee, jokes he might go ‘into the dressing room in a laundry basket’.
10 Jun 2026 - 3:32PM
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Football
Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up
Lionel Messi comes off bench for 20-minute cameo as part of managed return to fitness following injury scare.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
Lionel Messi warms up in front of a packed crowd in Auburn. Photo: Getty Images
China
China’s newest skating star landed quad jump at just 12, trains with Valieva coach
Alice Liu, 13, is targeting world junior championships next year en route to securing a place at the Winter Olympics.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:20AM
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SCMP Best Bets: Tycoon Resources can be rich pickings at Happy Valley
9 Jun 2026 - 9:48PM
Football
Hong Kong Jockey Club and Lenovo vow to ‘rock the city’ during Fifa World Cup
Organisations form strategic alliance to launch ‘home of football’ campaign, kicked off with world-famous player at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
Racing
Yeung seeks to extend Fallon’s 1,800m winning record at Happy Valley
Tony Cruz-trained galloper is looking to add to three previous wins at the course and distance.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:47PM
Fallon (right), ridden by Keith Yeung, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Football
Iran says US has revoked Fifa World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
Move comes after Iran officials were banned from entering the US. The two countries remain at war after US and Israel bombed Tehran in February.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:08PM
Tennis
China fans ask if it’s time for Zheng Qinwen to retire after defeat at Queen’s
Ex-world No 4 suffers third opening-round exit in seven tournaments, and some fans suggest she may be having ‘psychological issues’.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:13PM
Basketball
NBA Finals: Wembanyama finally fires as Spurs down Knicks in Game 3
Victor Wembanyama dominates in New York to drag San Antonio back into best-of-seven series.
9 Jun 2026 - 12:06PM
Football
US rolls up welcome mat, referee banned from World Cup despite Fifa promises
Omar Abdulkadir Artan turned away by immigration officials. Fifa president Gianni Infantino previously said ‘everyone will be welcome’.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:33AM
Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the United States and will miss the World Cup. Photo: AFP
China
China women’s volleyball team end Nations League on high after early loss
Youngest squad in team’s history start event in Nanjing by losing to Czech Republic but recover to beat Serbia, Thailand and Poland.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
Basketball
NBA Finals: sky-high ticket costs fail to cool Madison Square Garden cauldron
‘World’s Most Famous Arena’ will still be packed to the rafters as New York Knicks bring home a 2-0 lead against San Antonio Spurs.
9 Jun 2026 - 2:13AM
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Football
Who keeps the floodlights on in Hong Kong football’s financial black hole?
Burning cash and sharing pitches with the public, city’s teams are ill-equipped to play in mainland China and resistant to forcing change.
20 Jul 2024 - 2:12PM
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Outdoor
F1 star Bottas among those embracing fast-growing sport of gravel riding
Thirty-four cyclists competed in the first edition of Dirty Kanza in 2006 – this year 5,000 riders started the race, now renamed Unbound Gravel, with many more left out.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:08PM
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Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards
Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.
31 May 2024 - 11:30AM
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Outdoor
From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide
Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
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‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
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