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A fan wearing an Atletico Madrid top waves during an exhibition football match between the Spanish team and Manchester City in Seoul. Photo: AFP
South Korea

South Korea players wilt in punishing summer heat, push for K League season shift

Country’s Pro Footballers Association wants change to autumn-spring schedule, with temperatures hitting nearly 43 degrees Celsius this month.

Hong Kong Premier League

From EPL to Hong Kong: new Southern star on ‘surviving on other side of world’

Fifa

Arab federations publicly back Infantino, affirm ‘confidence in his leadership’

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football blow as key figure quits after signing new 2-year deal

John Morling leaving local association for UAE role following nearly 2½ years in post and playing key part in hiring new manager.

John Morling speaking during a press conference in April last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
John Morling speaking during a press conference in April last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime

Doctors ignored ‘warning signs’ before Maradona’s death, court hears

7 healthcare professionals have been on trial since April for potential negligence leading up to the Argentine footballer’s death in 2020.

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Fifa

Trump issues backing for Infantino, smaller nations in ‘tricky position’

Development funding from game’s world governing body is discretionary, not an entitlement, meaning speaking up risks association’s livelihood.

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Fifa

AFC, Concacaf, Uefa release joint statement attacking Infantino ‘deception’

Three governing bodies say Fifa president had ‘placed himself’ above the game with plan to sell off World Cup.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been accused of deception by the AFC, Concacaf and Uefa. Photo: AFP
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been accused of deception by the AFC, Concacaf and Uefa. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Will Asia turn its back on Fifa chief Infantino amid global divide in football?

Asian Football Confederation looks to be playing a waiting game, but a different picture is emerging behind closed doors of its stance.

Lionel Messi

No pressure on Lionel Messi to retire from football, says Argentina boss

Messi will turn 43 during ‌the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo was 41 during this summer’s tournament.

South Korea

South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal

The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation ‌were unaware of’.

A sign stands outside the offices of the Korea Football Association in Seoul. Photo: dpa
Americas and the Caribbean

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

The football used by the Argentinian legend to score his infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch US$10 million.

The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday. Photo: AFP
The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Kai Tak Sports Park

Bayern beat Villa in Hong Kong as Emery left with financial puzzle

English club lose 2-1 to six-time European champions at Kai Tak Stadium and facing up to life without star duo after enforced sales.

Hong Kong

Bayern Munich fans turn Kai Tak red ahead of Football Summit clash with Aston Villa

Supporters from fan clubs in party mood in Hong Kong, with those of German giants outnumbering supporters of ‘middle-sized’ English side.

Fifa

Mexico, Argentina back under-fire Infantino, Norway calls for him to resign

Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness says ‘there is no trust in Infantino now’ and ‘there is no going back’.

Norwegian Football Association president Lise Klaveness waved away speculation that she might stand for election for Fifa head. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

South Korean football faces ‘whistles in favour’ foreign referee sex scandal

In response, a South Korean football official refers to ‘unpleasant incidents 15 years ago’ and that the body now ‘strictly’ follows rules.

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A football friendly match between South Korea and Honduras in Daegu stadium in 2018. Photo: Reuters
A football friendly match between South Korea and Honduras in Daegu stadium in 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

Uefa boycott threat stays despite Infantino apology, African body backs Fifa boss

The apology issued by Fifa has done little to release the pressure on president Gianni Infantino.

German Bundesliga

Bayern Munich president eyeing China after Hong Kong visit, tips Harry Kane stay

A childhood supporter of the German champions, Herbert Hainer became president in 2019 after 15 years as CEO of sportswear giant Adidas.

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German Bundesliga

Vincent Kompany says English Premier League still king, but Bundesliga next best

Bayern Munich boss poised to lead team against Aston Villa at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday, acknowledges venue confusion.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany told Josip Stanisic “they’ve made a lot of changes [here]” before being informed Kai Tak was a different venue from the one he had played in 13 years ago. Photo: Xinhua
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany told Josip Stanisic “they’ve made a lot of changes [here]” before being informed Kai Tak was a different venue from the one he had played in 13 years ago. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa

Infantino lives to fight another day, but full-blown football civil war is brewing

While Fifa’s leadership has given Gianni Infantino ‘their full support’, there are still many parties demanding he step down.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Police raid South Korea FA in investigation into World Cup coach appointment

Officers conduct ‘search and seizure operations’ at the Korea Football Association (KFA) headquarters.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Xabi Alonso adapting to whirlwind Chelsea pre-season after Hong Kong defeat

Manager plays down complications over playing pre-season matches in four locations, questions Kai Tak Stadium playing surface.

The returning Mykhailo Mudryk (right) tries to evade Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. Photo: AP Photo
Hong Kong Football Festival

Have Chelsea finally spent wisely enough to win Premier League with kids?

Morgan Rogers’ transfer made the headlines, but arrival of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck could be club’s best business decision.

Chelsea’s new signing Marco Palestra (left) battles for the ball with Juventus’s Jérémie Boga at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Chelsea’s new signing Marco Palestra (left) battles for the ball with Juventus’s Jérémie Boga at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Fifa

Fifa bosses back Infantino to stay as president, sorry for World Cup sell-off plan

Games’ world governing body releases a statement in which senior staff reaffirm “their full support” for under-fire head Gianni Infantino.

Fifa

Embattled Fifa chief Infantino holds emergency talks in Morocco with top officials

Fifa president trying to shore up his position in the wake of ⁠the collapse of his plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Hong Kong Football Festival: Chelsea v Juventus ‘unites people’ from other countries

A fan from mainland China wishes cities such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai could also host matches featuring top teams.

Chelsea fans gathered outside the stadium in the heat before the match against Juventus. Photo: Elson Li
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