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Philip Chan, here celebrating a goal against North District with James Temelkovski, says Tai Po need silverware to rescue their season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong midfielder Chan out to silence Tai Po doubters with Senior Shield win

District club’s first shield since 2013 would save disappointing campaign, and playing in final ‘worth way more’ than in Lunar New Year Cup.

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Hong Kong’s Yu wants second shot at Chinese football, but eyes other goals first

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Birthday boy Ibrahim wants to have his Hong Kong Senior Shield cake and eat it too

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Man City, Juventus ‘exploring summer options’ over Hong Kong Football Festival

Other English, Italian and German sides also said to be interested, as rival promoters battle to stage matches at Kai Tak Stadium.

Pedro Neto and his Chelsea teammates are being tipped to visit Hong Kong this summer. Photo: Reuters
Pedro Neto and his Chelsea teammates are being tipped to visit Hong Kong this summer. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

‘Miracle maker’ former Nepal boss targets Hong Kong job, outlines five-year plan

Abdullah Al Mutairi says city team need ‘peaceful time’ following Ashley Westwood’s tenure, receives backing from his ex-Sri Lanka player.

English Premier League

Man Utd’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘language’ on immigration

The billionaire businessman said sorry for his ‘choice of language’ after saying the ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ in an interview.

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Hong Kong footballer in city squad 8 months after rape conviction overturned

BC Rangers No 1 Yip Ka-yu could be poised for city team debut, Roberto Losada names squad for Lunar New Year Cup match against FC Seoul.

Yip Ka-yu is in a 23-man squad for next weekend’s Lunar New Year Cup meeting with FC Seoul at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Facebook/ BC Rangers
Yip Ka-yu is in a 23-man squad for next weekend’s Lunar New Year Cup meeting with FC Seoul at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Facebook/ BC Rangers
AFC Champions League

Ronaldo missing as Saudi club Al-Nassr wins in Asian league but ‘set to return’

Portuguese superstar seen back in training after being absent for three matches amid reports he is unhappy with how the club is being run.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China coach warns of growing ‘gap’ ahead of Women’s Asian Cup title defence

Australian Ante Milicic says recapturing China’s glory days, when they were among the top four teams in the world, is ‘a big responsibility’.

English Premier League

Spurs sack manager Thomas Frank with Premier League relegation dogfight looming

The writing has been on the wall for 52-year-old Dane after Tuesday’s defeat by Newcastle United left his team in 16th place.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Danish head coach Thomas Frank has been sacked, the club announced on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Former Australian midfielder plots Japan’s path to third Women’s Asian Cup trophy

Leah Blayney, assistant coach for the ‘Nadeshiko’, is unfazed about facing Australia in a later round – ‘I have a job to do,’ she says.

Leah Blayney (right), seen here playing for Canberra in the W-League in 2011, played 16 matches for Australia’s national side. Photo: Getty Images
Leah Blayney (right), seen here playing for Canberra in the W-League in 2011, played 16 matches for Australia’s national side. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

South Korea avert Asian Cup boycott as FIFPro urges better conditions for women

Korea FA says players’ complaint over discrimination has been resolved, while global union says tournament is ‘generational opportunity’.

AFC Champions League

More pressure for Saudi champs Al-Ittihad as Asian Champions League tussle resumes

Jeddah-based outfit trying to regroup after loss of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kanté, need to lock one of four places left in knockout stage.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football landscape shifting ahead of Senior Shield semi-final weekend

North District aiming to overcome Tai Po to reach first major final, before Eastern try to rescue campaign in match against BC Rangers.

Philip Chan, right, tries to sprint clear of Law Hiu-chung in Tai Po’s 1-1 league draw at North District. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fifa Women's World Cup

Women’s Asian Cup: China coach Milicic overcomes burnout to oversee title defence

Chinese team to face North Korea, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh next month in their homeland of their coach, who is enjoying his new adventure.

China coach Ante Milicic (middle) gives instruction to players Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Yanwen during their friendly at Wembley Stadium against England last Novemeber. China lost 8-0. Photo: Getty Images
China coach Ante Milicic (middle) gives instruction to players Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Yanwen during their friendly at Wembley Stadium against England last Novemeber. China lost 8-0. Photo: Getty Images
English Premier League

Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe

J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.

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Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent

The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups

Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president.

South Korea considered a joint bid with Japan to co-host the 2035 Asian Cup late last year, but eventually decided to bid independently. Photo: Getty Images
South Korea considered a joint bid with Japan to co-host the 2035 Asian Cup late last year, but eventually decided to bid independently. Photo: Getty Images
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

Fifa

Fifa boss sorry for offending British football fans, defends Trump peace prize

Gianni Infantino, who awarded Trump the inaugural Fifa peace prize, had said the Qatar World Cup was special because ‘no Brit was arrested’.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott

Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty.

South Korea’s women complained last year about their treatment when compared with their male counterparts. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Anger continues to build in Malaysia over naturalised players scandal

Following the mass resignations of governing body’s executives, critics and pundits believe addressing issues from bottom up is the way forward.

Malaysian football was thrown into fresh chaos when the local governing body’s entire executive body quit. Photo: AFP
Malaysian football was thrown into fresh chaos when the local governing body’s entire executive body quit. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal

The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.

Malaysia

Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate

Nothing will change if the same officials are re-elected with no one held accountable for the ‘heritage players’ fiasco, observers say.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China bans 73 from all football for life, hits 13 teams with fines, points loss

Former Chinese Football Association president Chen Xuyuan, ex-national team coach Li Tie among those punished.

Former China head coach Li Tie is among the 73 people who have been banned from all football-related activities for life. Photo: AFP
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