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Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

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Hong Kong Soccer Sevens
The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is an annual invitational soccer tournament organised by Hong Kong Football Club. The event features two competitions, the Main tournament, which comprises the teams from prominent European and Asian clubs, and the Masters tournament, which features veteran players aged 35 and over. Founded in 1999, the event has become a popular fixture on the local sporting calendar. Leicester City were crowned champions in 2017.
Captain Josh Robertson hoists the trophy and Tyler Silsby (far left) captures the moment, as Brighton celebrate their second Hong Kong success in three years. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Football Club

Brighton creating Hong Kong dynasty, as Celtic old-boy savours beating Rangers

English Premier League side claim second sevens title in three years following commanding victory over Yokohama F Marinos.

Hong Kong Football Club

Jack Grealish tipped to reignite Manchester City career after Pep Guardiola exit

English Premier League

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens aiding former Premier League stars’ coaching ambitions

English Premier League

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens: West Ham Premier League hopeful popular on and off pitch

Josh Ajala setting sights high after penning two-year London Stadium contract, but Hammers face daunting Aston Villa quarter-final clash.

West Ham’s Josh Ajala demonstrates his quick feet against HKFC Captain’s Select. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens beckons for local star after 2 years of mental anguish

Dominic Johns poised to skipper Football Club following recovery from badly broken leg that condemned him to being a frustrated spectator.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ex-Man Utd ace Varane’s verdict on Hong Kong event and idea of EPL games abroad

World Cup and Champions League winner reflects on Soccer Sevens’ role in developing young English Premier League talent.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

UK visa rules blocked Hong Kong footballer’s West Ham trial. Now Japan beckons

James Wright praises local Soccer Sevens for providing exposure to elite opponents, aims to grab Japanese opportunity.

HKFC goalkeeper James Wright tries to save a shot against Tai Po in March. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens: AZ Alkmaar golden goal floors Brighton in Hong Kong final

Brighton denied repeat title after knocking out Aston Villa and West Ham, while Wrexham beaten by Kitchee in final of women’s competition.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

West Ham goalkeeper eyes first-team boost at Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong

Mason Terry aims to impress boss Graham Potter after leaping at chance to play in tournament again.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Wrexham women into Hong Kong Soccer Sevens final, hail ‘all-in’ Hollywood owners

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done things ‘we never thought possible’, captain Lili Jones says as club shine on first trip to Asia.

Lili Jones (left) in action for Wrexham against HKFC. Photo: HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Leicester City shocked at Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens but West Ham into quarters

AZ Alkmaar also beaten as hosts Football Club spring surprises at annual seven-a-side tournament.

Jack Bennie of Hong Kong Football Club (in white) takes on Leicester City’s Henry Cartwright on Saturday. Photo: HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Wrexham off to flier at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, former Arsenal star sent off

Former Gunners and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann shown the red card for professional foul against HKFC Masters.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens captain taking tips from Tielemans

Todd Alcock hopes to go one better than last year’s loss in the final and help his club reclaim the trophy.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Souness urges Premier League kids to make most of Hong Kong visit – like he did

Former Liverpool captain played in the city in 1977 and 1983 and is back again for the weekend’s Soccer Sevens tournament.

Graeme Souness in action for Liverpool during their visit to Hong Kong in 1983. Photo: C.Y. Yu

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens: tough draw a ‘learning opportunity’ for young city side

Draw for three-day tournament places city’s under-22 team in a group with Leicester City, AZ Alkmaar and Football Club.

Scott Semple, chairman of the tournament’s organising committee, discusses the draw at a press conference. Photo: Dickson Lee
Ryan Reynolds

Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens to include overseas women’s teams for first time

Three foreign sides will join three Hong Kong teams, alongside the five English Premier League academy teams joining the men’s tournament.

Aston Villa, Brighton to resume Soccer Sevens rivalry in Hong Kong

Five English Premier League clubs and one from the Netherlands will battle it out in the city’s annual tournament in May.

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English Premier League

Villa U21 coach, who worked with Emery, Postecoglou hails Kitchee owner’s help

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

Aston Villa under-21s coach Josep Gombau chats to his players during the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: HKFC Soccer Sevens
English Premier League

Newcastle United’s Harrison reveals Hong Kong passport plan, eyes city call-up

The 18-year-old midfielder, whose mum was born in Hong Kong, has been dubbed Halaand 2.0 and says he is ‘definitely interested’ in prospect of international career with city team.

English Premier League

Brighton give fans glimpse of bright future with Soccer Sevens triumph

A healthy youth programme, combined with some clever recruitment has south coast club soaring at a tournament that benefits the British clubs that come, and the game in Hong Kong.

English Premier League

Brighton beat Premier League rivals for sevens glory, Chelsea win women’s crown

Brighton success fuelled by 2023 heartache, scorer hails Premier League club for faith in young talent.

Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate winning the 2024 HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens. Photo: Jonathan Wong
English Premier League

Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens helps English Premier League kids grow up, coach says

‘It is fantastic for the players to experience international travel, to face different teams, with different styles,’ Fulham under-21 coach Hayden Mullins says.

Aston Villa’s Rico Richards controls the ball, watched by West Ham defenders at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
English Premier League

Quitting Man City for Brighton was right call, Hong Kong Soccer Sevens star says

Luca Barrington also reveals Brighton had practised for the unusual sudden-death situation that handed them a quarter-final against Leicester City on Sunday.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Brighton stunned by Hong Kong Rangers but survive bizarre Soccer Sevens play-off

Fulham, holders Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers join Hong Kong Rangers in last eight, while PFA All Stars’ former English Premier League veterans reach Masters semis.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa ‘stronger’ for title defence as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Captain James Wright says Villa boast ‘a strong squad that is arguably stronger than last year’ as men’s tournament starts on Saturday.

PFA All Stars’ Kyel Reid shields the ball from Shane Jeffery of HKFC Chairman’s Select at the Soccer Sevens. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Boa Morte tips Fulham’s kids to shine as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Former Arsenal star Boa Morte to make his fifth appearance in the Soccer Sevens Masters tournament on Friday before the weekend’s main event.

The Soccer Sevens men’s captains’ photocall is held at Hong Kong Football Club on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong helped me reach EPL, Aston Villa’s Kellyman says

Starring role in Hong Kong was ‘important stepping stone’ towards recent debut against Manchester City, according to Omari Kellyman, as Villa prepare to defend their Sevens title.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens or Premier League title showdown? Clash unavoidable, FA chief says

The annual HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.

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